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Soft Top Doesn't Sit Right

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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 07:12 AM
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Default Soft Top Doesn't Sit Right

I know this may have already been covered as I read through some of this, but I'm adding photos just in case this is a different issue.

I've noticed that my soft top on my '07 Unlimited doesn't sit correctly and have found others talking about warping in the 2007 soft top windshield header. So the question is, as the second owner - I doubt I can get it covered by my secondary warranty and was eyeing up the Bestop Windshield Header to replace it. Anyone have feedback on it?

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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 07:18 AM
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Originally Posted by galiean251
I know this may have already been covered as I read through some of this, but I'm adding photos just in case this is a different issue.

I've noticed that my soft top on my '07 Unlimited doesn't sit correctly and have found others talking about warping in the 2007 soft top windshield header. So the question is, as the second owner - I doubt I can get it covered by my secondary warranty and was eyeing up the Bestop Windshield Header to replace it. Anyone have feedback on it?

Some pics attached (just ignore the dirt... don't know how that got there )

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Yes a new header should fix that. I had a 08 top with a warped headed before I bought my 2010 top. The new mopar one is metal reinforced instead of the crappy plastic one from older models. I dont have to part # but that may be your best bet.

Edit: After looking at the link it should fix your problem. Maybe someone else will chime in. It says it has metal so it may be the same one I'm talking about.

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...top-Header-Kit

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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 07:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Black 08 X
Yes a new header should fix that. I had a 08 top with a warped headed before I bought my 2010 top. The new mopar one is metal reinforced instead of the crappy plastic one from older models. I dont have to part # but that may be your best bet.

Edit: After looking at the link it should fix your problem. Maybe someone else will chime in. It says it has metal so it may be the same one I'm talking about.

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...top-Header-Kit
The cheapest I've seen the Mopar header is about $100, where Bestop is only $75 - I guess the question is, am I going to regret it if I cheap out or should I pony up the extra $25 to avoid headaches?
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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 07:31 AM
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Originally Posted by galiean251
The cheapest I've seen the Mopar header is about $100, where Bestop is only $75 - I guess the question is, am I going to regret it if I cheap out or should I pony up the extra $25 to avoid headaches?
I know factory mopar tops are made my bestop. So with that said I wonder if it may be the same part? I'm not sure.
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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Black 08 X
I know factory mopar tops are made my bestop. So with that said I wonder if it may be the same part? I'm not sure.
I think I'll just order it and post the results - since I can't find much on any of the forums outside of alot of other people with the same issue (but nothing following the repair).
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