Can you remove Wrangler hard top?
There’s only one problem — you need to remove your hardtop first. Jeep hardtop removal doesn’t have to be overly complicated. With just a few tools and help from a friend, you can get your Wrangler top off in no time at all! There are many benefits to having a Wrangler hardtop, but easy removal isn’t one of them.
How hard is it to take off a Jeep hard top?
It’s not impossible to remove a hardtop without help. It is, however, not something we recommend trying without the appropriate equipment. Wrangler hardtops aren’t particularly heavy or overly difficult to disengage—but they are big and bulky, which is what makes solo removal so complicated.
How do you change the hard top on a Jeep Wrangler?
Switching your Jeep from soft top to hard top is “as simple” as removing the soft top components and replacing them with the hard top components. Same with swapping back from a hard top to a soft top. We cover that aspect in greater depth later.
Why do you need soft top on Jeep Wrangler?
The surrounds for the soft top are so the doors to have something to close against. It makes a weather tight seal …. You don’t need them with the hardtop because the doors close against the actual hard top. Therefore they will be in the way and the hardtop won’t fit.
Is it possible to switch hard top to soft top?
Correct, my point is that Jeep could have just added the surrounds to every Jeep and then engineer the hard top and soft top work with the surrounds. That way you could in theory you could switch hard top and soft top without swapping out components. Ok admitted neophyte question here.
How long does it take to change hard top jeep to soft top?
When converting to a soft top, remember, the cheaper kits come with thinner fabric. Always opt for a thicker sailcloth that helps keep the road noise down much better than the cheap soft versions. The time required to do the installation is roughly 4 hours.
Can you put a hard top on a Jeep Wrangler?
by Melissa Kelly. Jeep Wranglers feature interchangable tops, allowing motorists and their passengers to enjoy the benefits of soft or hard tops — or none at all. Switching from a soft to a hard top offers a number of benefits, including better protection from weather elements, enhanced security and a quieter ride.
The surrounds for the soft top are so the doors to have something to close against. It makes a weather tight seal …. You don’t need them with the hardtop because the doors close against the actual hard top. Therefore they will be in the way and the hardtop won’t fit.
Correct, my point is that Jeep could have just added the surrounds to every Jeep and then engineer the hard top and soft top work with the surrounds. That way you could in theory you could switch hard top and soft top without swapping out components. Ok admitted neophyte question here.
When converting to a soft top, remember, the cheaper kits come with thinner fabric. Always opt for a thicker sailcloth that helps keep the road noise down much better than the cheap soft versions. The time required to do the installation is roughly 4 hours.