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I have been a Jeep owner since 2011. That being said - my Unlimited JK hardtop spends 6 months out of the year doorless and topless. On and off road, 60 mile + trips, you name it.

The weather finally permitted me to drop the top and pull the doors off my 4 door Badlands this last weekend and I drove the $#!t out of it.

The ease of door removal - both are very straight forward, the Jeep is a little easier with exposed hinges. The Bronco wasn't difficult , just restricted by the door. Still a quick transition and the Bronco doors are lighter and easier to carry. Ford also provides tools for removal - Jeep does not.

I can't compare tops, Badlands is a soft top and Jeep is a hardtop (I use a hoist).

Driving the completely open Jeep you experience a lot of turbulence from the almost 90 degree windshield. It's strong enough that at moderate speeds it's impossible to keep a hat on(cowboy or trucker). Conversation levels also have to be louder due to this issue. The Bronco has a much more aerodynamic windshield compared to the Jeep. The wind turbulence is minimal (even at 90MPH) - no losing trucker hat at all. Conversations can also be maintained at a normal level. My Jeep has an upgraded stereo so music at any speed is clear with full range of tones- Bronco however is not. At low speeds the Bronco (non lux) is okay - but road and tire noise does overwhelm it. The mirror situation is quite obvious - Jeep bring your own, Bronco has you covered.

The Wrangler does have a security option that I hope the Bronco adopts. A few companies offer an under front seat security drawer large enough for two handguns, $10,000 cash, and two extra handgun magazines. Unfortunately, the under seat vents in the Bronco might impede this type of security option.


I thoroughly enjoyed my weekend of open vehicle driving in the Bronco and to be honest- everything is still off!!

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FYI Itā€™s only 6 bolts to completely pull the top off and be able to see out the rear. I havenā€™t tried it yet as I. Michigan Iā€™m still waiting on warmer weather. Hell it snowed most of the day here yesterday šŸ˜³.
Iā€™m looking forward to doing the same one day!
 
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FYI Itā€™s only 6 bolts to completely pull the top off and be able to see out the rear. I havenā€™t tried it yet as I. Michigan Iā€™m still waiting on warmer weather. Hell it snowed most of the day here yesterday šŸ˜³.
Iā€™m looking forward to doing the same one day!
You won't want to put it back on!!!!
 

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FYI Itā€™s only 6 bolts to completely pull the top off and be able to see out the rear. I havenā€™t tried it yet as I. Michigan Iā€™m still waiting on warmer weather. Hell it snowed most of the day here yesterday šŸ˜³.
Iā€™m looking forward to doing the same one day!

Sounds a lot easier than done. Had to take off my factory soft top to install the Bestop. It's a much heavier lift than it's played out to be and there isn't much margin of error to take it off without scraping paint (any more than it already does). My wife and I regularly work out and while we could take it on and off on a whim, I'm not sure I'd want to.
 

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You won't want to put it back on!!!!
If I ever find the part number or an aftermarket flooring solution for the flooring Iā€™d feel better about leaving it off. Since I bought a mannequin OBX I have carpet which IMO has no place in a vehicle that the roof and doors come off of.
 
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Took mine off here in Denver Saturday..put it back on Sundayā€¦.snow coming Wednesday. Itā€™s awesomely easy!
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Wait, you roll around with $10k in your Jeep's lockbox under the driver seat??? If you lived anywhere but Texas I would offer to "test" the security of that box...
 

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companies offer an under front seat security drawer large enough for two handguns, $10,000 cash, and two extra handgun magazines.
I need to reassess my life if yall are cruising strapped up with 10 bands.

My arm rest holds like $8 bucks of change pretty solidly, haven't really given much thought to leaving more cash than that in my vehicle but if I'm honest that's pretty much a result of availability rather than desire.
 

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I've been wondering...what happens when there's a flash rainstorm? Just pull over and get the top on as quickly as possible? Does a lot of water make it into the car with no doors (with roof on)?
 

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FYI Itā€™s only 6 bolts to completely pull the top off and be able to see out the rear. I havenā€™t tried it yet as I. Michigan Iā€™m still waiting on warmer weather. Hell it snowed most of the day here yesterday šŸ˜³.
Iā€™m looking forward to doing the same one day!
Yeah, I wish it was quick release bow knuckles, but even the JLU doesn't allow that anymore.
 

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I've been wondering...what happens when there's a flash rainstorm? Just pull over and get the top on as quickly as possible? Does a lot of water make it into the car with no doors (with roof on)?
Drive faster, and thank the stars you have MGV and rubber floors with drain plugs.
 

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I have been a Jeep owner since 2011. That being said - my Unlimited JK hardtop spends 6 months out of the year doorless and topless. On and off road, 60 mile + trips, you name it.

The weather finally permitted me to drop the top and pull the doors off my 4 door Badlands this last weekend and I drove the $#!t out of it.

The ease of door removal - both are very straight forward, the Jeep is a little easier with exposed hinges. The Bronco wasn't difficult , just restricted by the door. Still a quick transition and the Bronco doors are lighter and easier to carry. Ford also provides tools for removal - Jeep does not.

I can't compare tops, Badlands is a soft top and Jeep is a hardtop (I use a hoist).

Driving the completely open Jeep you experience a lot of turbulence from the almost 90 degree windshield. It's strong enough that at moderate speeds it's impossible to keep a hat on(cowboy or trucker). Conversation levels also have to be louder due to this issue. The Bronco has a much more aerodynamic windshield compared to the Jeep. The wind turbulence is minimal (even at 90MPH) - no losing trucker hat at all. Conversations can also be maintained at a normal level. My Jeep has an upgraded stereo so music at any speed is clear with full range of tones- Bronco however is not. At low speeds the Bronco (non lux) is okay - but road and tire noise does overwhelm it. The mirror situation is quite obvious - Jeep bring your own, Bronco has you covered.

The Wrangler does have a security option that I hope the Bronco adopts. A few companies offer an under front seat security drawer large enough for two handguns, $10,000 cash, and two extra handgun magazines. Unfortunately, the under seat vents in the Bronco might impede this type of security option.


I thoroughly enjoyed my weekend of open vehicle driving in the Bronco and to be honest- everything is still off!!

Ford Bronco Topless Doorless Experience Comparison Bronco vs Jeep Wrangler (by owner of both) A50913D9-9D18-4688-A1D3-33CA172B73BD
My JL comes with tools for door removal. Did the JK not?
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