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2008 2 Door JK Needs Hardtop - Thoughts/Suggestions?
Hi guys,
I'm new to the forum, looking to get a hardtop for my 08 2 door JK. I like the look of the hard tops a lot more and the wind noise with the 08 soft top is crazy loud. Looking for a reputable manufacturer, to cut down on wind noise, and get rid of the annoying leaks i get with the soft top. My three options are: DV8 Off Road Ranger 2 Piece DV8 Off-Road Wrangler 2 Piece Hard Top HT07SB22 (07-17 Wrangler JK 2 Door) - Free Shipping Rally Top 1 Piece Rally Tops 1-Piece Wrangler Hardtop XTR-WRANGLERJK2DR (07-17 Wrangler JK 2 Door) - Free Shipping Freedom 3 Piece MOPAR 3 Piece Freedom Top for 07-08 Jeep® Wrangler JK 2 Door | Quadratec Any thoughts (especially on the DV8 top) would be greatly appreciated! PS. Any jeep friends in the Boise area looking to meet up?! |
Wow those are really expensive. :what?: If you're going to spend that kind of money, I'd definitely research the two non-Mopar brands a lot. The freedom panels on the OE top can leak, mine did. I added a bunch of extra weatherstrip and that seemed to help seal it up better. I'd sell you mine for $600 if you're interested. The passenger side freedom panel is cracked since I bounced it off a tree. I've been running it that way for a couple years now, you can run it or buy a new panel for about $350 from the dealer. Still be into it a lot less then new.
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If you could wait a bit, occasionally you can find a great deal on your local craigslist. Also you could search for the facebook group "Jeep Wrangler JK Parts Buy/Sell/Trade" people sell them on there too
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I was in the same bubble this past winter. My wife really wanted the hardtop, so I kept an eye out on Craigslist. There seems to always be more JKUs (4-door) hardtops than 2-dr ones, but every now and then you'll get lucky. We did. Picked it up for $800. Was a nice alternative to buying new for $2K+ and it's in good shape. Unfortunately, we do still get some occasional leaks, but much less severe than we had in the soft-top.
As a heads up, if you get the stock hardtop, you'll also need to pick up the Hardtop Wiring Kit (MOPAR Hardtop Wiring Kit for 07-10 Jeep® Wrangler & Wrangler Unlimited JK with OE MOPAR® Hardtop & AC | Quadratec) if you want to use the rear wiper blade and defroster. I haven't gotten one yet as the top is fine without it and we don't get much frost where I'm at. |
^^^That's true. Also, if you get a top off CL that is for a later Jeep than '08 you will need to move your footman loop.
MOPAR Hardtop Adapter Kit for 07-08 Jeep® Wrangler & Wrangler Unlimited | Quadratec I would get a factory one off CL myself as well. |
Originally Posted by mdash
(Post 4252762)
Wow those are really expensive. :what?: If you're going to spend that kind of money, I'd definitely research the two non-Mopar brands a lot. The freedom panels on the OE top can leak, mine did. I added a bunch of extra weatherstrip and that seemed to help seal it up better. I'd sell you mine for $600 if you're interested. The passenger side freedom panel is cracked since I bounced it off a tree. I've been running it that way for a couple years now, you can run it or buy a new panel for about $350 from the dealer. Still be into it a lot less then new.
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Originally Posted by LoboMike
(Post 4253910)
I was in the same bubble this past winter. My wife really wanted the hardtop, so I kept an eye out on Craigslist. There seems to always be more JKUs (4-door) hardtops than 2-dr ones, but every now and then you'll get lucky. We did. Picked it up for $800. Was a nice alternative to buying new for $2K+ and it's in good shape. Unfortunately, we do still get some occasional leaks, but much less severe than we had in the soft-top.
As a heads up, if you get the stock hardtop, you'll also need to pick up the Hardtop Wiring Kit (MOPAR Hardtop Wiring Kit for 07-10 Jeep® Wrangler & Wrangler Unlimited JK with OE MOPAR® Hardtop & AC | Quadratec) if you want to use the rear wiper blade and defroster. I haven't gotten one yet as the top is fine without it and we don't get much frost where I'm at. |
Originally Posted by 14Sport
(Post 4253917)
^^^That's true. Also, if you get a top off CL that is for a later Jeep than '08 you will need to move your footman loop.
MOPAR Hardtop Adapter Kit for 07-08 Jeep® Wrangler & Wrangler Unlimited | Quadratec I would get a factory one off CL myself as well. |
Originally Posted by keni
(Post 4253921)
I've been wondering about that footman loop placement so thank you for that!
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Originally Posted by keni
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Yes, yes they are... But its something i planned on buying when i got the jeep. I am intrigued with you offer though a little wary... I have seen a few used tops for sale but they are in really rough shape. I'm fine with a few dents and dings... is the crack the only real issue? Also not sure how i would get it to Idaho if you're in WA :dontknow2:
I don't know about the footman loop difference. My jeep is an 09. It has the two latches that latch above each sunvisor then there is a lever that pivots from one of the freedom panels over the loop in the center. Do the 07-08's not have that loop or is the plastic different? Attachment 659849Attachment 659850Attachment 659851Attachment 659852Attachment 659853Attachment 659854Attachment 659855Attachment 659856Attachment 659857 |
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