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Old 10-10-2007 | 11:33 AM
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where is the best place to get the tinted windows to replace the clear ones? I want an exact match to factory material and what not.
Old 10-10-2007 | 11:47 AM
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Mopar.

http://www.mopar.com/m_acc_cat_part.jsp

Are they a sponsor?
Old 10-10-2007 | 12:11 PM
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what about the bestop ones from quadratec?
Old 10-10-2007 | 12:16 PM
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I'm not sure if Bestop will match to the factory soft top. Mopars, obviously will.
Try calling Bestop or Quadratec.
Old 10-10-2007 | 12:49 PM
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it says works with bestop and origional top. doesn't bestop make the factory top?
Old 10-10-2007 | 01:06 PM
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I bought black. They match flawlessly. No problem.
Old 10-10-2007 | 01:10 PM
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how do they fit? nice and sung like the stockers?

love to see pics if anyone has them!
Old 10-10-2007 | 01:20 PM
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Okay. To get really really picky. My stock ones fit a very very tiny bit better. BUT, I believe it is all a luck of the draw type situation. It all depends on how well the machine or person sewed up the windows.

Let me clarify. On the passenger side of my best top window, there are a few tiny puckers in the outside fabric part that attaches under the belt rail on the tub of the JK. Looks a tad bit bunched. However, I have seen tons and tons of factory soft tops with the same issue. Also, my rear window has a couple creases in the tinted vinyl part (not quite as taught as the factory one). Kinda like they should have trimmed the plastic a little more for a tighter fit). Again, I have seen many factory soft top rear windows with the same thing.

So, I don't really think there is any difference in the factory versus Bestop. They are both made by Bestop!! It's all a matter of how well the ones you get were made. And even then, it's splitting hairs. No biggie to me and I am super picky. Don't waste your money on the MOPAR ones unless you get them at the same price!
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I thought bestop made both of them! Anyone has pictures?
Old 10-10-2007 | 01:32 PM
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Check out my post on the "D90 vs. JK Rubicon" thread. Use the search function. You'll see exactly what I am talking about.



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