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Old Jul 16, 2013 | 04:41 PM
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Looking for a bikini top for my 2009 JK. Any suggestions and feedback good or bad would be appreciated. Thanks

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Old Jul 19, 2013 | 11:18 PM
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I have a rugged ridge and like it. No tools to install. Straps and a couple of knobs. I have a 4- door. Nice thick material with zipper pockets in top corners above driver and passenger
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Old Jul 20, 2013 | 06:13 PM
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Decided to go with the Spiderweb Shade. Gonna put it on tomorrow and try it out.
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Old Jul 20, 2013 | 06:53 PM
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Would like to see more responses on this...pros and cons. I can't seem to decide between spiderweb, dirtydog for ease of leaving it on, or go with something with a header rail for fitment like bestop or similar. Just know I need something.
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Old Jul 28, 2013 | 01:48 PM
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Bump for any input
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Old Jul 28, 2013 | 02:27 PM
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I like my SpiderWebShade. Just have the bikini version. I leave it on just have to disconnect two of the three front "Spoderballs".
I like the fact the air still flows through it, but doesn't fry my bald head! It seems to keep the interior cooler with the top up, although it may be in my head.
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Old Jul 28, 2013 | 05:13 PM
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Had the Spiderweb shade on for a few days now. Of course the first day I put it on I got caught in a minor rain storm. Gotta love it. Anyway, I am very pleased with it so far. Easy to put on and even my son said today that it was a lot better riding with the hot sun not beating him in the face.
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Old Jul 28, 2013 | 05:57 PM
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I have the Bestop for my Unlimited. A TERRIBLE BIKINI! 2 guys on a hot day can't stretch this thing enough to get it to fit. The header is a joke. Bestops stuff is usually A-1 but this item is really poor....
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Old Jul 28, 2013 | 06:21 PM
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Good to know tinman. Was seriously considering the bestop, not so much now.
Only reservation I have on spiderweb is the gap left around the outer edge. And wondering if it sags when front 2 spiderballs are lose when soft top is up.
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Old Jul 28, 2013 | 10:57 PM
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Originally Posted by LittleGreenMonster
Good to know tinman. Was seriously considering the bestop, not so much now.
Only reservation I have on spiderweb is the gap left around the outer edge. And wondering if it sags when front 2 spiderballs are lose when soft top is up.
Gap is minor. Mine doesn't sag at all. Might shift slightly to the rear, but easily goes back as soon as you pop the two back in.
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