Let's talk about MIC, Soft Tops and Bestop

[Snacktime]

Things that I didn't think about prior to purchasing. I have had a hard top (Version 2.0) for 3-4 months and just picked up a factory soft top. Couple of noticable things are the soft doesn't open as far. I'm 6ft tall and wacked my head on the soft top, this was an issue with my hard top that I solved with a 2" lift.

Measurements are 37" of height with hard top and 34.5" with soft top (plastic lip at base of rear hatch to lowest point in the center of the top in open position.

Next thing is the soft top moves up 9" when open in back. This does cause a concern for me when opening the soft top inside the garage.

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Hard top clearance

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[CheekyOldMan]

Wish @Bestop_Team would make a Bestop with a square rear end like the Fords. I’d buy today.

 

[Dmorty217]

Things that I didn't think about prior to purchasing. I have had a hard top (Version 2.0) for 3-4 months and just picked up a factory soft top. Couple of noticable things are the soft doesn't open as far. I'm 6ft tall and wacked my head on the soft top, this was an issue with my hard top that I solved with a 2" lift.

Measurements are 37" of height with hard top and 34.5" with soft top (plastic lip at base of rear hatch to lowest point in the center of the top in open position.

Next thing is the soft top moves up 9" when open in back. This does cause a concern for me when opening the soft top inside the garage.

Soft top

Clearance Issue

Irish Wolfhound puppy testing

Hard top clearance

At least you don’t have a wind rated garage door, you would have large struts on each panel giving you even less room for clearance. Each option has its advantages and disadvantages. Hate when it rains that the way the soft top is built it pours in the driver door when you open it. I live in south FL so having a top that easily taken down/removed was top priority. My garage ceiling isn’t quite high enough for a hard top lift to work correctly. The best top seems nice but not cheap for a lot of the same functions you get from the factory

 

[Snacktime]

At least you don’t have a wind rated garage door, you would have large struts on each panel giving you even less room for clearance. Each option has its advantages and disadvantages. Hate when it rains that the way the soft top is built it pours in the driver door when you open it. I live in south FL so having a top that easily taken down/removed was top priority. My garage ceiling isn’t quite high enough for a hard top lift to work correctly. The best top seems nice but not cheap for a lot of the same functions you get from the factory

I was on the fence about buying a Bestop, big deterrent for me was the back not staying open on its own. Otherwise I agree the function is to similar to swap out. I do like the slant back look but I wouldn't want to lose the space or have the possibility of something poking a hole in the slant.

That wind rated door costs you clearance.

 

[Bucker]

Sold my soft top and bought a Trek Top. Long install but loving it so far. Looks great no rattles and much quieter.

 

[equitasforall]

Since Bestop is actually the manufacturer for the OEM Jeep soft tops i wish they could replicate that somehow for the 2 door. Loved being able to drop the top on my ‘18 Rubicon all the way back in 2 minutes, with it riding at the top of the tailgate instead of at the top of the roll bar in back.

Also not a fan of the “fastback” style. Will look at the modular hard top when it comes available, but just pulling the front two MIC panels aren’t getting it done for me. Eventually will be able to take the whole top off, but in the meantime, the soft top is all I miss about my old Jeep.

 

[greenmachine343]

Bestop for the 2 door is pretty good.

Only issues I have had is shipping problems and installation issues regarding how tight the fabric is. Putting on the windows is a pain and it’s extremely tight. But that’s what makes them look better than the ford one. Also fishing the cable out was a pain

As for noise it’s slightly louder than the hard top.

I don’t regret it but I feel like it might be just too much work to take off for the winter

Anybody know any power tools that could make removing the hardware faster/easier without hurting the bolts?

 

[mikec426]

Wish @Bestop_Team would make a Bestop with a square rear end like the Fords. I’d buy today.

Same here!

 

[Big Boss]

Wish @Bestop_Team would make a Bestop with a square rear end like the Fords. I’d buy today.

Agreed! IF they made an ultra top version for the Bronco like they do the jeep, I am sold

 

[Cpalms]

I was on the fence about buying a Bestop, big deterrent for me was the back not staying open on its own. Otherwise I agree the function is to similar to swap out. I do like the slant back look but I wouldn't want to lose the space or have the possibility of something poking a hole in the slant.

That wind rated door costs you clearance.

I have the Bestop Trektop (slanted) on my JLU and my previous JK.. The slant is a non issue in terms of usability. The slant is purely aesthetics with virtually no loss of functionality..

 

[omg_bbq]

OP are you selling that hard top?

 

[‘21OBX]

You hit your head like getting in and out of the seat? Or reaching in the cargo area? I wish there was a easy way to swing or remove the bar on the soft top. I too find it gets in the way of loading stuff.

 

[FTBronco9]

OP are you selling that hard top?

Same

 

[Snacktime]

I am keeping my hard top, my issue with my hard top has been pin stripping from off roading. MIC top is softer than the actual paint. I actually think the plastic soft top windows are more durable.

Still waiting to see how long the MIC last vs Soft top. Both seem to be a 5 year product.

 

[Bestop_Team]

Bestop for the 2 door is pretty good.

Only issues I have had is shipping problems and installation issues regarding how tight the fabric is. Putting on the windows is a pain and it’s extremely tight. But that’s what makes them look better than the ford one. Also fishing the cable out was a pain

As for noise it’s slightly louder than the hard top.

I don’t regret it but I feel like it might be just too much work to take off for the winter

Anybody know any power tools that could make removing the hardware faster/easier without hurting the bolts?

Hello!
It should become easier to put on and remove over time once the fabric has time to stretch and mold to the Bronco.

-Eryn@Bestop

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