WrangleDangle Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Hey All! My partner and i are considering doing a soft to hard top conversion. Just wanting to know if its worth the cost as my local jeep dealer where i get it serviced said it might be a bit pricy.. Has anyone done it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Moses Ludel Posted December 19, 2014 Administrators Share Posted December 19, 2014 Please clarify which Jeep model you have...There are a variety of OE and aftermarket options here...Welcome to these forums, WrangleDangle! Provide more details, you'll get a useful response. Moses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WrangleDangle Posted December 28, 2014 Author Share Posted December 28, 2014 Hi Sorry about that, im new to forums so still getting the hang of it. I have a 2004 TJ Wrangler Sport Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Moses Ludel Posted December 28, 2014 Administrators Share Posted December 28, 2014 WrangleDangle...It does take some orientation to forums...We're a friendly bunch and always willing to assist... The used factory hardtops are at a premium. If your TJ Wrangler came as a factory soft top model, a factory hardtop can be purchased used. They tend to be scarce, as most owners keep the hardtop for winter months. Garage ceiling hoists for the top are popular. I searched the aftermarket, and Smittybilt offers a hardtop with necessary upper hard doors. You'd want these upper doors for security, what's the point of a hardtop without secure doors, right? Here's a catalog offering at 4WD Hardware: http://www.4wd.com/Jeep-Tops-Jeep-Top-Accessories/One-Piece-Hardtop-with-Upper-Doors.aspx?t_c=75&t_s=460&t_pt=3294&t_pn=S%2fB519801. Compare this with the dealer's offer. Make sure the dealer is talking about an OEM Mopar hardtop as a comparison. In either case, you need all hardware, insulation around doors and everything to convert from a soft top to hardtop. Weigh the costs. If you pursue an OEM (original equipment) Jeep TJ top used, be aware that the doors need to be part of that package. You need the full doors with insulation. Insulation restoration kits are available in the aftermarket. Other members may have suggestions or parts sources here...We're available for any further questions...Let us know how this turns out. Moses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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