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Old Sep 29, 2008 | 10:06 PM
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I haven't seen one without one...anyone else???
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Old Sep 30, 2008 | 03:33 AM
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Originally Posted by hawgrider1200
... Maybe he wants to drive up into the mountains in the winter and not get cold....
I think you know they were just kidding with him. Besides, I lived 18 years in Chula Vista, and I remember well wearing a T-shirt in December when going to play in the snow in the Laguna Mtns.
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Old Sep 30, 2008 | 03:35 AM
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Originally Posted by rmoore851
do all hardtops come with the defroster and wiper???
Can't say about current year, but in '07 the rear window wiper came with the S pkg. I wish that it hadn't--it blocks lots of rear visibility, and is way too soccer mom for me. I never use it.
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Old Sep 30, 2008 | 05:45 AM
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Thanks for the good advice everyone.

The main reason I was curious about the hardtop is that I'm going to be in WA for January, February, and March. So, just looking at if my soft top will provide the kind of insulation I need for 30-40 degree weather. Truth be told, I'm not really that worried about it. I can always throw on some flannel underwear and a jacket and be just fine.

It sounds like this would be an expensive mod anyway. I can only imagine what the cost of a hard top from Mopar would be.

Think I'd rather spend that money on a lift kit and wheels and tires anyway!
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Old Sep 30, 2008 | 05:59 AM
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I picked up a hardtop (freedom,factory) for 900 bucks locally. I did it because I needed more quiet for traveling long distances like work ....and 280 miles to mexico 10 times a year. It's nice to be able to have a conversation at 80 mph....even if it is the wife

the front panels come off in a minute.
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Old Sep 30, 2008 | 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by rmoore851
do all hardtops come with the defroster and wiper???
Mopar yes, Bestop, no.
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Old Sep 30, 2008 | 09:59 AM
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Yes they all do.
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Old Sep 30, 2008 | 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by AnotherNewJeepGuy
WA for January, February, and March. So, just looking at if my soft top will provide the kind of insulation I need for 30-40 degree weather. Truth be told, I'm not really that worried about it. I can always throw on some flannel underwear and a jacket and be just fine.
I live in MA, and have a soft top, and it gets colder than 30-40
The heat cranks on my Jeep, then again i wear shorts until the snow flies and t shirts all year long. You don't HAVE to spend the money on a top, I know I am not going to, my $ is going towards the lift and tires
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Old Oct 14, 2008 | 09:48 AM
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How did you get a hardtop for 900 bucks!?!?!?
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Old Oct 14, 2008 | 10:32 AM
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Anyone know if a stock 2009 hard top will fit a 2008? (unlimited)
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