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Frustration with trektop NX need some input.

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Old Aug 15, 2011 | 05:14 PM
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Well I have had this top for about two weeks now. There has been plenty of warm weather and rain as well, to stretch it out. Having just a few issues, well more like questions.

1. The door surround part of the quarter windows seems to be fitting terrible, seems as though on the drivers side they sewed the rubber seal at the top corner in the wrong place? Also seems to fit a little strange on the passenger quarter as well.Click image for larger version

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2. Seems like there is an awful lot of stress in the rear corners where the straps come down off the rear arch support, making the j-slide for the top of the window bow at the corners. Also from the inside it looks like it will only be a matter of time before something rips. Kind of worry about the stress on the stitching around the zipper in the corners as well.Click image for larger version

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Old Aug 15, 2011 | 05:17 PM
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here are the pics of the inside at the top of the rear window.Click image for larger version

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3. the last thing is which way do the brackets go for the cables. I think i have them on right. but the instructions have 2 different pictures of them and both are different.Click image for larger version

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Well any help would be greatly appreciated before I end up with a damaged top.
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Old Aug 15, 2011 | 05:36 PM
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P.S. Just noticed I am finally a JK Enthusiast, no longer a newbie! But seriously if anyone can give me some ideas about the fitment of this top I would really appreciate the help. Would really hate to end up with a $650 firewood tarp.
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Old Aug 15, 2011 | 05:54 PM
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Subscribed.. wonder if BesTop will respond.. I have heard a few bad and I dont want too. I want this top but the one i saw was bellowing like crazy over the drivers area on an Unlimited. Good Luck.
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Old Aug 15, 2011 | 06:09 PM
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Subscribed. I hope this top is good to go. I have read some good reviews on it though.
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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 04:54 AM
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Originally Posted by NJBlackBetty
Subscribed. I hope this top is good to go. I have read some good reviews on it though.
Other than the above things I have mentioned this top is pretty awesome. Just need to know if I have done everything right.

Also I did tear one of the pull tabs off by the door surround trying to pull the quarter window down to tuck in the bottom rail. It would be nice if bestop chimed in here with some advise though....
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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 09:53 AM
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Mine has been on backorder forever too
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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 10:26 AM
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Good luck to you guys who are still waiting. Hopefully I get some of these issues figured out and I can pass on some useful tips for when you get yours. Come on Bestop help a brother out....
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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Green-man
Good luck to you guys who are still waiting. Hopefully I get some of these issues figured out and I can pass on some useful tips for when you get yours. Come on Bestop help a brother out....
they never respond on here. Give them a call. They are best to answer your questions.
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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Full-Traction Suspension
they never respond on here. Give them a call. They are best to answer your questions.
Thanks I might have to give them a shout and see what they say. Will update when I talk to them.
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