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Old 04-12-2014, 10:21 PM
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I'm a noob at this so I'm asking the experts on what I need and should do. I have an 09 JKU that I've been meaning to replace the soft top for a newer year model with tinted Windows, Do I need to swap anything out like the door surrounds and any other hardware? Thanks in advance!!
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Old 04-13-2014, 09:10 AM
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You'll need all the hardware of the year top you get unless you plan on getting the same year top that you already have. So if you get a top 10+ Or newer then your old hard wear won't work..
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Thank you so much. As far as swapping out hardware, is that pretty easy to do?
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Originally Posted by manniefreshJK
Thank you so much. As far as swapping out hardware, is that pretty easy to do?
Very easy to do and there are plenty of online videos that can show you how to change out the hardware..

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Thank you much!!
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If your top is in good condition, is it possible to just buy the new windows or wont they fit on yours. They just zip in right.
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Maybe if they are from the same year model?
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