Can you identify this soft top?

Nightmare9

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I found a pretty good deal on a soft top for my LJ. I just want to know what I'm looking for/at when I show up.
It should be off of an LJ. I assume it is OEM/Mopar based on the photo.
I tried to look up the numbers, but I can't seem to find a match.
I'm wondering if this is a "Sunrider" or NOS factory soft top.
I found a PDF of the manual, so I think I know what parts should be included (Door Surrounds, Tailgate Retainers, and Cross Bar, Front Header).

The seller mentioned:
" By the way there's two pivoting brackets that broke I think it's very common there were like 60 bucks but I bought them I just haven't installed them you got to drill out the rivet and put them back in it's a replacement part."

Any idea what part that might be?

I don't mind if I need to buy the Tailgate Retainer Mounts. Will the hardtop fit over the top of those?

Thanks

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Not sure on the numbers above. Just make sure it fits. I had someone I know sell me an 'LJ' top. It ended up being a 2 door JK top. I was lucky it was someone I know, got my money back.

Then if it is for an LJ, check the condition. Look for holes, check the zippers carefully. If he has the windows, make sure they fit and can be zipped. The rear in particular is prone to wear out and be a giant pain in the ass to zip.

People tend to sell them when they're on the verge of wearing out or have already.
 
The owner purchased an LJ, sounds like the top was not installed at the time.
Windows look like they were never installed. Kinda weird

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I believe those style of side windows only came with the 2004 LJ. The 05/06 models had the split design that is also seen on TJ soft tops. As for the sunrider feature, I'm pretty sure all LJs that came with a soft top from the factory had the sunrider feature by default.

Edit:

Just noticed the block on the first pic. That's for the sunrider latch that is located on the door surrounds.

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That is the thicker style block that was also found on the 2004 models and maybe some in 2005. Jeep/Bestop changed to a thinner style design after that. You can see the difference on the door surrounds in my picture below

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So the last guy started bumping the price and wanting to charge extra for the door surrounds. No sale.
I found another one.
Can you tell if this is OEM or Bestop? I'm going to call the guy tomorrow.

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Couple of ways. to tell if it's Bestop or OEM. First, Bestop usually sews a small branded cloth tag along a seam on the top rear passenger side. Second, Bestop windows will have branding on the rear bottom corners (see below). OEM windows will only have "Solvay Draka" and the other things below.



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