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Old Jun 1, 2021 | 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by icrashbikes
I ended up using a bunch of pipe insulation to pad the fabric from the frame. Between that and bending the tops in, they are significantly quieter. I can grab a pic if you want to check it out.
Sure, that would be good. For now, it looks like the height is too tall. If I adjust to a shorter height, the tops may fit better with the surrounds.
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Old Jun 2, 2021 | 05:04 AM
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Originally Posted by rob_engineer
Sure, that would be good. For now, it looks like the height is too tall. If I adjust to a shorter height, the tops may fit better with the surrounds.
Yes, and you may want to bend the three posts that attach the upper to the lower. A little angle built in to press the door into the jamb will keep that top corner from flapping out.
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Old Jun 2, 2021 | 09:13 AM
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I had a set of the 'original version' on my '86 CJ7.

They were lighter than the latest Bestop version, which made them easier to manipulate and fit to the door opening. The current Bestop offering is a bit heavier (call it chunky) which makes them more difficult to manipulate - I found they also leak across the joint in the middle of the door.

Having said that, in my opinion, soft top doors were never meant to be a hard door replacement - just a temporary solution when you are caught expectantly in weather.

Let's face it, at the end of the day you're basically trying to weather proof a tent traveling down a highway - never gonna happen !

They keep the worst out - and that is what they were made to do.

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Old Jun 4, 2021 | 01:36 PM
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I have a set
They are everything icrashbikes says.
They do leak, they make noise, and they are one of the best things I ever bought for my JK.
I did get mine reasonably tight .
They are great to carry with you when you go door-less.
I also used a raingear trail cover to throw over at night in case of thunderstorms.
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Old Jun 4, 2021 | 01:50 PM
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I just got my doors a couple of days ago. Got caught today in an end of the world looking storm in NJ. Rivers were flowing down the street. Was glad I had the doors to throw on!
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Old Jun 5, 2021 | 01:28 AM
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Yes, they are a great addition to your Jeep.
I ran mine all summer till I finally bought half doors.
Now they are in the back whenever we go anyplace door less
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Old Jun 11, 2021 | 10:40 AM
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Had them on my TJ, waiting for them to ship from bestop to install on my JK. Absolutely love them, would never own a jeep with full metal doors personally.
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