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Old Jul 8, 2010 | 12:13 PM
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Default Need suggestions on Bikini Top

for 2010 2dr...Bestop?
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Old Jul 8, 2010 | 12:39 PM
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That's what I'm running. Its a PITA to get on but I haven't had any problems with it.
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Old Jul 8, 2010 | 02:02 PM
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I have an 08' 2 door, and bought the Bestop(Safari Header Top) that covers over the rear seat or actually ends at the head rest of rear seat. I installed this and ran it for a couple of days and found out that it makes alot of noise flapping over the rear seat because it don't have a support cross bar. I didn't like this so I bought the Bestop(Strapless Bikini Top) which covers just the front two seats and ties off at the speakers and is quiet for the most part going down the road now. I like this top a lot better just my experience and opinion hope this helps out a little.
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Old Jul 8, 2010 | 02:55 PM
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I run with both of these:

h ttp://www.spiderwebshade.com/products/

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Neither one requires a Header, and they attach via Bungee Straps provided. You DO NOT have to remove it. Your Soft Top or Hard Top will go right over it, leaving your Mesh Bikini Top in place for future use.

Both are quality products, and depending on the severity of the Heat, I'll sometimes combine my two tops to keep out additional Heat and UV Rays. Otherwise, I'll run one or the other. It is nice having the option to use either one, or both, if need be. BTW... neither of them FLAP, as some other Tops tend to do.

Which one is better? Both! I wouldn't pick one over the other. They're both well made, and offer good overhead protection from Hot Days and Direct Sun.

Best of Luck!

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Old Jul 8, 2010 | 03:00 PM
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picked up a Bestop bikini yesterday for $65 w/ a free header from 4wheelparts.

Its good for $65, much cheaper than the $200 Mopar option.

Still tinkering with the fitment. Not perfect yet, but overall satisfied.

Make sure you get the 2010 specific version.
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Old Jul 8, 2010 | 03:12 PM
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...just put the 'spiderweb' on the jeepster.

...very cool (no pun intended). knocks down the heat right away.
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Old Jul 8, 2010 | 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by pwain
picked up a Bestop bikini yesterday for $65 w/ a free header from 4wheelparts.

Its good for $65, much cheaper than the $200 Mopar option.

Still tinkering with the fitment. Not perfect yet, but overall satisfied.

Make sure you get the 2010 specific version.
how did you get it with a free header bar?
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Old Jul 8, 2010 | 08:06 PM
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I have a 4dr but I've owned the bestop bikini and now have Mopar. Mopar is superior in fit and quality. Worth the difference in $$ IMO
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Old Jul 9, 2010 | 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by chasew
how did you get it with a free header bar?
4wheel parts is running a deal for the month of July where any Bestop Bikini/Safari comes with a free header channel. This week they also have the top online for 10% off as an added bonus.

While The mopar option is handsdown the "best" option. I had a hard time paying close to 4x as much for it.
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Old Jul 9, 2010 | 06:17 PM
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I have the bestop bikini i scored from craigslist for $60 i also run the bestop duster with it nice comfy surprisingly quiet ride. I had the spiderweb but @ 6'3'' it rubbed my head and i couldn't take it when driving plus it smells rather odd when new which i did not like i sent it back. I have been running these for 10 days up until today when it rained no flapping on mine like others have had just make sure your on square and everything is tight. I am buying the sound bar cap, the wrap around wind jammer, mopar sunbonnet (fits like soft top) after my wedding in September and will roll like that from now on. I also have been able to run my soft top with windows in with the duster cover on with just switching the rear bar to the soft top window from the duster in case any one had wondered all tho you can not fold the top down with it on like the 4 door i just pop the quick releases and lift the whole soft top off in one piece.


Here is the duster after i put it on and before i readjusted the seats.


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