Will 2007 hard top fit a 2011?
09-18-2011, 06:34 PM
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I have a 2007 2dr Sahara that I installed a 2011 top on...... There are three differences.
#1. All 3 windows are bigger on a 2011 top.... (Does not affect fit)
#2. The 2011 top has 4 alignment pins, two towards the front and 2 towards the back, 2007 Wranglers only have holes in the rails for the front two (thus you remove the 2 pins in the rear to use a 2011 top on a 2007).
#3. Here is the one that does matter... They moved the steel loop on the windshield that the top locks into in 2011 to the left about 2 inches. If you have a 2007 Wrnalger and want to use a 2011 top you have to move your loop to the left and either mod your trim piece or buy a trim piece for a 2011 Wrangler. (Jeep sells a kit for this)... If you have a 2011 Wrangler and want to use a 2007 top you will have to move your loop to the right about 2 inches and either mod your trim piece or buy a trim piece for a 2007-2010 Wrangler.
Kevin.....
#1. All 3 windows are bigger on a 2011 top.... (Does not affect fit)
#2. The 2011 top has 4 alignment pins, two towards the front and 2 towards the back, 2007 Wranglers only have holes in the rails for the front two (thus you remove the 2 pins in the rear to use a 2011 top on a 2007).
#3. Here is the one that does matter... They moved the steel loop on the windshield that the top locks into in 2011 to the left about 2 inches. If you have a 2007 Wrnalger and want to use a 2011 top you have to move your loop to the left and either mod your trim piece or buy a trim piece for a 2011 Wrangler. (Jeep sells a kit for this)... If you have a 2011 Wrangler and want to use a 2007 top you will have to move your loop to the right about 2 inches and either mod your trim piece or buy a trim piece for a 2007-2010 Wrangler.
Kevin.....
01-28-2012, 08:37 PM
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