Soft top for winter or buy a hard top?
11-03-2013, 08:11 AM
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You'll be fine even in the cold up there. That said, I have both tops, the hard top is quieter, warmer, and has defrost and a wiper. Really helps on those frosty mornings, especially since my remote start automatically turns on the defrost on rear window and mirrors. I wouldn't pay extra if mine didn't come with both.
11-03-2013, 08:43 AM
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I have a question for those who experienced winter conditions like where I live. I am from North Dakota ( ICE BOX of the US) my old jeep (TJ) was a hard top. Winter weather never bothered that top. I now have a JK with a soft top, At night my jeep is always garaged (nonheated) at work it sits outside, Many days in the winter the temps are -20 to -30 degrees. Will the factory soft top survive the extreme cold? I only work 3 miles from home, all city driving. The Soft top is factory and in great condition. I was looking at Bestop and I see they have a new twill material top for replacement that says it can handle extreme cold and a lifetime warranty. Was thinking about getting that next spring, but wanted to go through this winter with the top I have now. What are your opinions on Soft tops in extreme cold climates?
11-03-2013, 11:09 AM
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My son had soft top on his tracker. Extreme cold in ks plus him tapping from inside to shake off snow caused a very nice long rip. The plastic split about a foot long. Until this episode the soft top was perfect. so treat it well and be gentle.
11-03-2013, 02:14 PM
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The soft top will suffice but it's up to you. The hard top definitely has its advantages but it's an investment at more than $1,000 and the soft top can technically do the trick.
Your call...
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