Sunrider for Hardtop (52453-17)

My husband loves this top. He had the hard tops but hardly ever removed them. Here in Colorado, the weather can change on a dime especially when you go from low country to high country. This allows him to open the top (almost daily now), go into the mountains without having to carry the tops with him, and enjoy the open sky. He had been considering getting a hoist for the hard top and installing a full soft top. This is way more practical for him and his daily driver.Perhaps when he retires we'll pick up a soft top as well, but until then this is perfect for him.

I don't know why I waited so long to get this upgrade. I live in a location where car break-ins are common, so a full soft top is not an option. I found this option and was a little annoyed that it cost almost as much as a full soft top, so I waited on the decision. I'm glad I finally pulled the trigger. The top panels are so big, cumbersome, and are hot to touch in the sun. I could never fit them in the back with my two large German shepherds. Now, it's an easy flip!To all those that say it's loud, it's not that much louder. Jeeps are loud vehicles because they don't have any insulation anywhere. When it's open, I've gone 80mph and it doesn't flap. The only time I've heard flapping is when there's a cross breeze when you're riding. Installation was super easy to follow, but I've done a few mods before, so I feel comfortable doing these. Took me maybe an hour with 1 person. It fits perfectly, and for me, everything lined up well. I have not washed the jeep yet, so I can't say whether or not there are any leaks - fingers crossed.One area on the passenger side door gets a little hung up on the rain rail, and the fabric bunches a bit when I close the top, but I just manually straighten it out. Not a big deal.Overall, great product. Wish it was a little less expensive, but you get what you pay for, so I am anticipating that this lasts many years.

I LOVE this top! It is so much easier to remove than the two metal panels. Two snaps and a push. I am a 50 year old woman, and use this with ease. We have had 3 storms since it was installed and there were no leaks. It does let a little road noise in but not terrible. II am so happy with this purchase and highly recommend for anyone that wants ease to enjoy a beautiful day without the hassle of the heavy panels.

Take your time installing and read the directions it it a snug fit at first. No leaks and easy to open. Only problem is while at highway speeds the fabric flaps.