2013 soft top?
JK Freak
Joined: Sep 2012
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From: Dunnellon, FL
I picked up a 2013 soft top for my 2007 Jk. Anyhow it is made of some different type of material than I am used to seeing on the earlier jk's. My 2007 material is like canvas or sailcloth I guess (very heavy). The 2013 is much more of a fabric feel and doesnt feel as thick? Does anybody know if there are two different style soft tops for 2013? I see something about a premium top? Anyhow I will get it installed when it warms up and hope it takes care of the annoying wind noises from my older 07 top but I hope it is as durable. The part number for the one I got is 05182829AG on one box. the other box has part 1XZ78FX9AB. then another sticker on the top that says dual top 1YA88FX9AA dual top 4DR BLK AC
JK Freak
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From: Dunnellon, FL
JK Freak
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JK Super Freak
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They're definitely different for 2013 vs 2007-2012 because of the spring assist stuff. I'm not at home now, but I will try and take a picture of mine when I do get home tomorrow.
You are correct that they are probably still in the Jeep that the top came out of.
You are correct that they are probably still in the Jeep that the top came out of.
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JK Newbie
Joined: Dec 2012
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From: Maryland
thanks for info
Thanks for all that replied. excellent video atljeepster. And the pics also. unfortunately that is not the spring portion im speaking of. I am speaking of the one at the rear 45 degree angle rollbar where the top frame connect to the rollbar about halfway down. I think there is a extra bracket on the 2013 now.
If anybody knows a part number or who has aftermarket id appreciate. The person I bought the top from is gonna look in thier jeep this week to see if they are in there. Unfortunately they are out of town for easter and cant look now.
If anybody knows a part number or who has aftermarket id appreciate. The person I bought the top from is gonna look in thier jeep this week to see if they are in there. Unfortunately they are out of town for easter and cant look now.
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JK Newbie
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From: Maryland
bracket part number.
Ok thanks to all who replied. Hopefully this info can help someone one day. This is for the unlimited (4 Door) not sure about the 2 door.
When you change the older 2007 to 2012 style soft top (non spring assist) over to the new 2013 style soft top that has the spring assist you need to make sure you get the brackets that attach the soft top frame to the rear roll bar section. This is the section of roll bar behind the back seat on the unlimited that is at the 45 degree angle. If you do not get the roll bar brackets from the donor vehichle with the new top you will not be able to fasten it to the roll bar. The following is the part number form jeep for them.
Right Side Bracket for 2013 and newer is part # 68 163704AB
Left Side Bracket for 2013 and newer is part # 68 163705AA
When you change the older 2007 to 2012 style soft top (non spring assist) over to the new 2013 style soft top that has the spring assist you need to make sure you get the brackets that attach the soft top frame to the rear roll bar section. This is the section of roll bar behind the back seat on the unlimited that is at the 45 degree angle. If you do not get the roll bar brackets from the donor vehichle with the new top you will not be able to fasten it to the roll bar. The following is the part number form jeep for them.
Right Side Bracket for 2013 and newer is part # 68 163704AB
Left Side Bracket for 2013 and newer is part # 68 163705AA