Novak Conversions Jeep Wrangler TJ engine mounts

Swap hardtop for soft top

C

Crabman

Member
Original poster
Joined
Apr 2, 2024
Messages
40
Location
Denver Colorado
I have a 2001 TJ. It has a hardtop with a fully functioning rear window wiper. I would like to swap my hardtop for a soft top. I have virtually none of the hardware necessary for the soft top installation so swap must include that hardware. I do have brand new side and rear windows for a soft top. I have full hardtop doors. It needs to be black

I live in Denver Colorado.

What have you got?
 
We have a section for these things that he may want to move this - may get you more attention-

You will get some interest-

Personally I’d keep the full doors-they work with most soft tops and are quieter and less hassle.
 
  • Like
Reactions: John Cooper, TJ Jim and AdventurePig
AndyG said:
We have a section for these things that he may want to move this - may get you more attention-

You will get some interest-

Personally I’d keep the full doors-they work with most soft tops and are quieter and less hassle.
Click to expand...

Yeah, the full doors are definitely a whole lot better. I had a 97 TJ for 15 years. I only had a soft top. I was very happy with it. And yes, I had full doors then and full doors now.
 
  • Like
Reactions: John Cooper, AndyG and AdventurePig
Why do you want to swap? I'm in Co too, have had a soft top and hated it. Loud, less insulation, ect.. Once summer hits top comes off and a safari top is all I rock. Cold days I'll throw the doors back on
 
AndyG said:
We have a section for these things that he may want to move this - may get you more attention-

You will get some interest-

Personally I’d keep the full doors-they work with most soft tops and are quieter and less hassle.
Click to expand...

I agree. Just moved to a soft top from a hard top (sorry OP, i’m keeping both) and the hard doors create an excellent seal against the bestop door surrounds.
Test drove a tj sport with half doors with sliders and it was just a strange setup for us.
 
  • Like
Reactions: AndyG
Crabman said:
I have a 2001 TJ. It has a hardtop with a fully functioning rear window wiper. I would like to swap my hardtop for a soft top. I have virtually none of the hardware necessary for the soft top installation so swap must include that hardware. I do have brand new side and rear windows for a soft top. I have full hardtop doors. It needs to be black

I live in Denver Colorado.

What have you got?
Click to expand...

@Crabman - I have a near mint condition factory black soft top with clear windows from my old 1999. I have the frame, door surrounds, factory boot (the top stuffs into it) and rear retainer bar. What you would need is mounting brackets that attach to the rollbar and the retainer bar brackets that screw into the rear tub (check eBay for some used ones and repaint if desired. I’d be willing to sale it all for $250.00 if your interested.
 

Similar threads

F
Soft top recommendations (Bestop or?)
Replies
18
Views
698
TJ General Discussion
John Cooper
John Cooper
WestKyJeeper
Bulldawg Hardtop Fitment
Replies
6
Views
503
TJ General Discussion
suicideking
suicideking
C
1998 hardtop harness that is part of the hardtop
Replies
10
Views
537
TJ General Discussion
hear
hear
J
2002 X Soft Top
Replies
3
Views
216
TJ General Discussion
Jeepdawg97
J
Sunshines Jeep
Hardtop or soft-top?
Replies
13
Views
1,637
TJ General Discussion
mtlock36
M
Novak Conversions Jeep Wrangler TJ engine mounts
Top Bottom