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Old Apr 18, 2013 | 06:47 PM
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Thinking of running the bestop bikini duster setup what do y'all think? Anyone who has em how do you like em? Any info would be great thanks y'all!

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Old Apr 18, 2013 | 06:54 PM
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I'd like to run this full set up. So far I'm using only the deck cover and really like it. Running a Dirty Dog 4x4 mesh bikini for now.
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Old Apr 18, 2013 | 07:15 PM
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I run the tonneau cover with spiderwebshade mesh top any time my roof comes off. I never have my roof off without my tonneau cover on, I love that thing.

As for the back cover 'window' portion ... I haven't tried it but what I did before on my TJ was position my spiderwebshade so it was a bikini top and that window portion of the picture you posted. When I got the JK, it didn't work at all, the sports bar sits further forward or the chair sits further back, but the only way to get the mesh top to connect to both sides was to have the seat close to the wheel and very upright. Dangerous driving position and down right uncomfortable. So unless the bestop duster comes with some kind of bracket/kit to push that rear window area further back, it is going to be a very uncomfortable ride. I am just over 6'.
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Old Apr 18, 2013 | 07:46 PM
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I run mine with an extended bikini top & no window portion. My seats are set reclined past were the plastic window would be so I never ordered one to try it out. If its cold out put your doors on turn the heat on & wear a hoodie. I'll take some better pics when I get off work tomorrow. These were in my old photos.
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Old Apr 18, 2013 | 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Vladimer
I run the tonneau cover with spiderwebshade mesh top any time my roof comes off. I never have my roof off without my tonneau cover on, I love that thing.

As for the back cover 'window' portion ... I haven't tried it but what I did before on my TJ was position my spiderwebshade so it was a bikini top and that window portion of the picture you posted. When I got the JK, it didn't work at all, the sports bar sits further forward or the chair sits further back, but the only way to get the mesh top to connect to both sides was to have the seat close to the wheel and very upright. Dangerous driving position and down right uncomfortable. So unless the bestop duster comes with some kind of bracket/kit to push that rear window area further back, it is going to be a very uncomfortable ride. I am just over 6'.
That's what has kept me from buying the cab curtain. Seems like they all would make the cab way too small.
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Old Apr 18, 2013 | 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by k0260
That's what has kept me from buying the cab curtain. Seems like they all would make the cab way too small.
Agreed, I was a bit disappointing when I tried the mesh on the JK. Having the mesh there on the TJ helped cut down a little wind turbulence on the highway. You can see what I tried to described very easily on Rmjr side view of his Jeep. The seat is much further back then the sports bar. Always wanted to try out the window portion but next to impossible on the JK it seems unless your a little person.
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Old Apr 18, 2013 | 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Vladimer
Agreed, I was a bit disappointing when I tried the mesh on the JK. Having the mesh there on the TJ helped cut down a little wind turbulence on the highway. You can see what I tried to described very easily on Rmjr side view of his Jeep. The seat is much further back then the sports bar. Always wanted to try out the window portion but next to impossible on the JK it seems unless your a little person.
I have seen members here using the cab curtain on their 2 doors with the seats a little ways past the roll bar, making the window really bulge outwards for a tight fit. Even still looks like too little space. Hopefully a member will chime in here that's using one successfully.
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Old Apr 19, 2013 | 12:43 PM
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Here's a better view
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Old Apr 20, 2013 | 05:19 AM
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I got the Bestop duster but have never used it. Once I installed the Safari cargo net, I like it too much.
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Old May 29, 2013 | 03:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Vladimer
I run the tonneau cover with spiderwebshade mesh top any time my roof comes off. I never have my roof off without my tonneau cover on, I love that thing.

As for the back cover 'window' portion ... I haven't tried it but what I did before on my TJ was position my spiderwebshade so it was a bikini top and that window portion of the picture you posted. When I got the JK, it didn't work at all, the sports bar sits further forward or the chair sits further back, but the only way to get the mesh top to connect to both sides was to have the seat close to the wheel and very upright. Dangerous driving position and down right uncomfortable. So unless the bestop duster comes with some kind of bracket/kit to push that rear window area further back, it is going to be a very uncomfortable ride. I am just over 6'.
Can we see a picture please?

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