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Old 11-21-2014, 01:53 PM
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Unfortunately the hard top that I got for $400 does not fit on my jeep and leaves massive gaps.
So I was wondering what all I would need in order to convert my jeep from a soft top to a factory hard top (top, wiring, pump, etc..)
Or does anybody know any other companies that make a good hard top for a 2009 2 door?

Please do not say smittybilt; I am tired of dealing with them and their products.
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Originally Posted by Shocking60
Unfortunately the hard top that I got for $400 does not fit on my jeep and leaves massive gaps.
So I was wondering what all I would need in order to convert my jeep from a soft top to a factory hard top (top, wiring, pump, etc..)
Or does anybody know any other companies that make a good hard top for a 2009 2 door?

Please do not say smittybilt; I am tired of dealing with them and their products.
OEM is your best bet but it is going to cost you $$$. Also check craigslist and ebay for used tops.
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I have one for sale right now. I just upgraded to a Moab JKU and don't need my 2dr hardtop anymore. Are you close to Pittsburgh?
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Originally Posted by thirstypirate
I have one for sale right now. I just upgraded to a Moab JKU and don't need my 2dr hardtop anymore. Are you close to Pittsburgh?
No, not really.
I'm close to Dallas, TX
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Where do you find a $400 hardtop? That is way below what they go for should of been a tip something was off with it.
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I always see a bunch of 4 door tops for sale never 2 door. OEM will run you about 2500 brand new and you still need the wiring harness and other stuff. I keep thinking of trying junkyards, never do.

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Originally Posted by thirstypirate
I have one for sale right now. I just upgraded to a Moab JKU and don't need my 2dr hardtop anymore. Are you close to Pittsburgh?
Damn, I just moved drom that area a couple of months ago. I'm in Dallas too.
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Originally Posted by pjmjk
Where do you find a $400 hardtop? That is way below what they go for should of been a tip something was off with it.
It was at the 4wp parking lot sale.
I knew something was going to be wrong but I thought it was going to be an easy fix
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Can you post a pic?
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It's currently just sitting in the garage.
When we put it on the back hung over a tail lights, and the front piece would not sit flush with the windshield leaving a massive gap.
The only picture I could upload would be it sitting in the garage


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