myklt8

I found this stuff at REI. It is stronger than the factory Velco straps, and you can cut it longer to give you even more holding power.




And I used it to secure my wheel lock key to my tire iron.


I am going to use it to keep the seatbelts from flapping and to secure some of my gear in the back.

mikeyfl

do you have a part number?

is it item 618739?

myklt8

That is it. Good stuff

REL1203

There is also Heavy Duty version.
http://www.rei.com/product/618740

Does this stuff work well?

deanthemachine04

great find, im gonna get some today!

jobrien

This company makes many unique "velcro" straps, etc. I have some of their cinch straps, grommet straps and the high temp velcro. Use it in the Jeep and in my RV. Not sure how to make it into a clickable link, but here's the site;

www.coilnwrap.com

Not affiliated with them in any way.

John

wayland1985

So, maybe I missed the part where I'm supposed to strap down the soft top????


Is this something we're supposed to do, or is it precautionary? I've never had a problem before

myklt8

I think in the sunrider position you would pretty much have to use the straps. all the way down I think it is more of a precaution

wayland1985

MMMM... I knew about the sunrider back mode. But the way he latched down the soft top to that slit in the body, it makes it almost seem like it's something you're supposed to do.

I know one time, i watched my soft top, while folded down, start lifting on the highway. I pulled over and had to re-fold it back down.

BJeepJK

20. Once the top is fully down, use the straps used to
secure the top in the Sunrider position. Wrap the straps
around the side bows and through the slot on the
bodyside retainer and Velcroback onto itself. Ensure
that the top is secure.

This is on page 154 ('07 model, '08 might be a different page#) in that book that is in your glovebox.