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Old 12-10-2016, 08:43 PM
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Hi everybody,

I'm a new Jeep owner as of this coming Monday, and this is my first post. It's going to be a 2012 Wrangler Unlimited Sahara 4 Door with a BesTop soft top. I went after it because the price was right, but I want to get a hard top for it as soon as possible. I know that factory hard tops would have a wiper blade and probably defrost, but I doubt I would use either of those often. Is there hard tops available that don't have either of those features? Or would I have to get a factory hard top for it? Is there special equipment for mounting a hard top? I would greatly appreciate some recommended websites or places in the Northern Colorado area that would have something for me.

Thank you in advanced! Great website!

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Old 12-11-2016, 02:33 AM
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Welcome to your newest addiction. There are some after market hard tops but they are pricy. I would just go with a factory hardtop. Check craigslist in your area for one. Got mine for $900 in my area. You can make the the wiper and defrost work with a new wire harness and flashing the computer by the dealer. I've had mine on for the past 4 winters without either option and I've never regretted it. I do advise you get this aftermarket hardware. Best $20 you will spend if you plan on removing top in the spring.

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Old 12-11-2016, 03:05 AM
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Good info! I'm planning a hardtop swap also... going from the Bestop Hybrid top on my 07, to this factory soft top on my '16 has been a bit of a rear window culture shock! lol.



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