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Anyone have a hard top insulation kit?

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Old Jan 22, 2011 | 06:12 AM
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Default Anyone have a hard top insulation kit?

Just moved to Wisconsin and it's a little cold! Wondering if anyone bought these and if it is worth it or not. Opinions?
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Old Jan 22, 2011 | 06:18 AM
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I've looked at a couple of kits, but with the chance of weather being below -30, little doubtful about the adhesion factor of the methods to secure the panels to the top. Hate to wake up one wonderful Northern Minnesota morning to have my insulation on the floor of the Jeep.
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Old Jan 22, 2011 | 06:22 AM
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I was planning on getting thin foam insulation and cover it in fabric
similar to this
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...dtop-Headliner
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Old Jan 22, 2011 | 06:38 AM
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Remote start. Good for winter and summer. No mess or ussues like a sagging "head liner."

Cost would be close to the same, naybe a little more.
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Old Jan 23, 2011 | 07:04 AM
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I park it in the garage but when you are driving the top is really cold. I know pathetic excuse, but thought I'd get some opinions on it.
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Old Jan 23, 2011 | 07:59 AM
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I don't find it to be cold in the Jeep at all. In fact, in -30 weather I find myself having to turn the heater way down or even off after 15 mins or so just because it gets too hot in the Jeep. Maybe it would be different sleeping in the back of it or something...
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Old Jan 23, 2011 | 08:41 AM
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I like my hothead headliner, I installed it before I owned the jeep in winter so I don't have any comparison, but it makes the cab nicer to ride in. In the summer it was less hot in there.
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Old Jan 23, 2011 | 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by husker_fan
I like my hothead headliner, I installed it before I owned the jeep in winter so I don't have any comparison, but it makes the cab nicer to ride in. In the summer it was less hot in there.
I too like my hothead headliner. I bought it mainly for the summer heat, but I find it quieted the cab some too. I'm in MD and can't say I ever found the cab cold. But if it helps in the heat, i would say there should be some winter improvement as well.
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Old Jan 23, 2011 | 07:14 PM
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Yes, the Hotheads keeps the cab cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. The only issue I've had is that I've had to add extra velcro to hold the rear section on.
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Old Jan 23, 2011 | 07:37 PM
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they have a new way of attaching them now i believe. some sort of 3m adhesive.
check it out :http://hotheadheadliners.com/

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