Which top has the best fit and works the best?
Mopar sun bonnet?
Best top?

 

The Mopar is a lot more expensive. And, IMHO, it's worth it. There are two Mopar versions: One for softtop owners, and one for hardtop owners. If you own both, go for the softtop version because it works with the door rails/frames to pretty much seal up around the doors. If you don't have the softtop, then the hardtop version has two large panels that Velcro in place around the roll bar above the driver and front seat passenger. Also, both versions have a built-in header bar that, based on descriptions I've read of the Bestop equivalent, are significantly better. In fact, the Mopar header bar works exactly like the stock softtop header bar. Finally, both versions have a panel and strap that secure the center of the top from flapping around. One last note: They are identical fabric as the Duster and Windjammer, so if you want to add those components, you'll be just fine (that's what I run on my Jeep).

 

I have a hard top so if I buy the Mopar what else do I need?? Nothing?

 

That's correct--it's complete by itself. I used to own that one, but bought the softtop version after I picked up a softtop because of the way it snugs up with the door frames. The hardtop version is still usable with the softtop installed, but you have big gaps between the doors and the sports bar--big enough for your open palm to fit up into. The softtop version seals that up.

 

So with the hardtop version I wont have a great fit between the doors and the roll bar?

 

That's correct, and true for either the Mopar or the Bestop versions. There's a gap about a foot or more long, and about the width of your open palm between the door and the sports bar. That's why, after picking up a softtop, I replaced my safari top with the softtop version. Now it seals quite nicely. Of course, if you plan to run safari top on/doors off, the gap there is a moot issue. FYI: You should be able to pick up a softtop, with all the softtop hardware, for $500-600 from someone on the forum. I've read that the door frames, by themselves, run about $300-400 new (note that I'm speaking about four-door vehicles). I really love the safari top--it's what I run all spring/summer/fall . . .

These are the hardtop version of the Sunbonnet . . .

 

Does the duster/windjammer create a solid seal on the 4-door, like it does on the 2-door? The pictures I've seen seems to show a large opening around the back windjammer.

 

No. The Duster is a great product. The Windjammer is a bit of a disappointment. Just a minute: I'm going to go outside and take a picture . . .

Okay, this should make it clear:



Now, the four door Windjammer does reduce the backdraft into the cab, which does help with the way that the safari top billows up over the front seats, and down over the back seats. But, it certainly is not sealed from the weather. There are folks who've installed the two-door Windjammer on the four-door--some by adding material to make the two-door version fit, and some by just applying muscle power to stretch and force it to fit. Search should help you find relevant threads.

 

I think this is what he's talking about. SaharaBlackNo1 did a write-up on it. I think it looks great, as soon as I get a (big) handful of cash, I'm gonna get all the gear needed to do it. I have a hard top only, so I don't have any of the surrounds or anything.



https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61292

 

That is not the Windjammer. It is the Wrap-around Windjammer. I don't mean to sound picky, but it's important that you recognize the difference or you may end up with the wrong product.