Bestop Trektop fitment issue

[bluescapegoat]

Trying to install a Bestop replacement top on my original Trektop NX hardware. The rear bow is nowhere near the right length for the new top. It's too long by over an inch, I'd say. I know these tops stretch when it's warm but it's in direct sun and comparing the construction of the two tops side by side they have the same width rear window channel but the old top has probably 1/2" of more fabric to the hooks on each side.

I've sent Bestop an email but in the meantime I'm wondering if anybody can give me a measurement of their rear bow? I'm thinking at some point they must have made them shorter but it seems odd I can't find a single mention of it anywhere. My original hardware is from 2014 I believe.

 

[Rancho LJ]

50.25". Purchased one year ago.

 

[Rancho LJ]

I should have mentioned, that's for LJ. I'm not sure if it makes a difference. You probably figured that out by my username though.

 

[TJJake98]

Trying to install a Bestop replacement top on my original Trektop NX hardware. The rear bow is nowhere near the right length for the new top. It's too long by over an inch, I'd say. I know these tops stretch when it's warm but it's in direct sun and comparing the construction of the two tops side by side they have the same width rear window channel but the old top has probably 1/2" of more fabric to the hooks on each side.

I've sent Bestop an email but in the meantime I'm wondering if anybody can give me a measurement of their rear bow? I'm thinking at some point they must have made them shorter but it seems odd I can't find a single mention of it anywhere. My original hardware is from 2014 I believe.

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I have the same issue. Brand new top, spice color and my old bar is too long.

 

[bluescapegoat]

50.25". Purchased one year ago.

The one I have from 2014 is 51"

Still haven't heard back from Bestop, they're probably still catching up from Memorial day. I'll give them a call if I don't get an email soon. I'm not opposed to just cutting my bar down if that's all it is.

 

[bbaldwin237]

I know it doesn't really help, but I can measure mine from 2022 (or 2021, can't remember) when I get home. It still has the date sticker so I'll confirm both.

 

[TJJake98]

The one I have from 2014 is 51"

Still haven't heard back from Bestop, they're probably still catching up from Memorial day. I'll give them a call if I don't get an email soon. I'm not opposed to just cutting my bar down if that's all it is.

I too have had the same thought. I'd be interested to know what they say. Please update.

 

[bbaldwin237]

Mine was right at 50", maybe a hair over. And a manufactured date of 3/28/2022. Mine is black diamond, though that shouldn't matter.

 

[bluescapegoat]

Bestop never did get back to me but I just went ahead and cut the bar down to 50.25" based on the feedback here. Fits great.

 

[bluescapegoat]

Actually it fits better than the original trektop did. I could never quite zip the last few teeth on the side windows with the original trektop. Just wish it didn't have that tramp stamp. Overall quite happy and the spice is awesome. Goes well with my brown and sticker-bombed serape theme