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I’ll have a new top option for the Braptor market in short time. Trying to incorporate the best of design ideas I have come across in the last year or two. I’ll post pics when it’s done.
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anybody tried pulling their velcro off for these tops after it's been on for 3 or 4 years?
 
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I have a JTop and it’s been great for me. Stays on under my hardtop in the winter and gets used whenever it’s not raining or below 40. Zero issues and has held up perfectly. Nothing looks to be wearing or gives me concerns about it lasting for many more years

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What color is that? That’s not a Raptor, correct. I understand the cross member goes over the mesh on the Raptor
 
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I’ll have a new top option for the Braptor market in short time. Trying to incorporate the best of design ideas I have come across in the last year or two. I’ll post pics when it’s done.
Short time meaning? Material and production from USA?
 

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Short time meaning? Material and production from USA?
Made in my shop by my staff…..side project. We are in Missouri. Will have a selection of fabric to pick from. Domestic and European meshes and then a Sunbrella (domestic) offering that I am testing now. Probably be a low key kind of thing at first. We try to avoid marine, RV, or auto work but since we use fabric in day to day operations…..it’s a hard to avoid. Timeframe is hopefully later this summer. My wife is driving the Braptor until her Expedition is built.
 

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Made in my shop by my staff…..side project. We are in Missouri. Will have a selection of fabric to pick from. Domestic and European meshes and then a Sunbrella (domestic) offering that I am testing now. Probably be a low key kind of thing at first. We try to avoid marine, RV, or auto work but since we use fabric in day to day operations…..it’s a hard to avoid. Timeframe is hopefully later this summer. My wife is driving the Braptor until her Expedition is built.
Send me one for a 2024 Braptor and I’ll be happy to test it here in Louisiana! Average summer temperatures of 100 and humidity of 90 plus
 

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What color is that? That’s not a Raptor, correct. I understand the cross member goes over the mesh on the Raptor
Tan. I figured they had one for the Raptor.
I can speak too the quality and effectiveness of the JTop.
Amazing quality and does a great job keeping my bald head from frying like an egg
 

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JTops all the way! Excellent quality and only have to flip the front back a bit to put the hard tops back on.
☝☝ What he said. JTops is exceptional in quality, gets rid of the dreaded "gap" along the front edge that many Bronco Bimini's have, does not flap when driving, and can be easily removed if you choose. Additionally, as jdh82831 mentioned, you can leave it on and reinstall your hard top...easy-peasy.
 

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I'm more worried about the velcro starting to come off on it's own, and every piece of velcro that I've ever tried in my rig is full of debris/burrs/lint and I can't see how this wouldn't end up the same.

I like the concept of Jtops, but adhesive velcro is just a dealbreaker for me.

Bungees may stretch over time, but are really easy to replace.
I've had the JTops velcro on my Bronco for two years (two summers) and never had a problem
 

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How's the install on the JTOPS? I can't find anything on installation, close to pulling the trigger on buying one.
 

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Watch the videos on the website.

https://www.broncosunshades.com/installation

It will explain everything and if you have questions or need help you can call me @ 469-532-0808 I’m always available to help.

Don’t forget to use the forum discount!
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Has anyone removed the jtops velcro after a few years? Any issues with the paint?
 

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Watch the videos on the website.

https://www.broncosunshades.com/installation

It will explain everything and if you have questions or need help you can call me @ 469-532-0808 I’m always available to help.

Don’t forget to use the forum discount!
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Thanks Mike, just watched all the videos and placed my order!
-Jake
 

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Has anyone removed the jtops velcro after a few years? Any issues with the paint?
im sure its not an issue….but a chemical free 100% mechanical attachment for a top like theirs would be tits.
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