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Old 09-21-2007 | 06:10 AM
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Most of the MOPAR accessories I have bought have been very, very poor quality. I bought the freedom top bags, and they are very thin, cheap vinyl and have a weak nylon strap to strap them to the back seat. I use a light ratchet strap to hold them up. The soft top boot for the 2-door is the same cheap thin vinyl as the bag, and is already stretching and ripping where the snaps are. The door sill protectors look good and are fairly cheap. The only other bag I have seen for the freedom top panels is the $300 Misch one which looks nice, but $300????

I love the Wet Okole seat covers, they are more expensive, but worth it IMO. The Bestop trail cover is very heavy duty and fits great. It works well when you get a sudden rain shower and you don't want to put the top up. The cheap grill mesh mod keeps the moths out of your radiator. I second the tuffy console, very sturdy and secure. The plastic factory console can be ripped open with moderate force. Plus it's nice to have a cushy elbow rest.
Old 09-21-2007 | 06:38 AM
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Originally Posted by armycop
The soft top boot for the 2-door is the same cheap thin vinyl as the bag, and is already stretching and ripping where the snaps are.
I just saw some pics of yours. I think the soft top cover you have is the one came with the factory to protect the soft top; people with dual top get one for shipping purpose. It's not the Mopar ones that you buy.

The Mopar ones are made by very similar fabric as the soft top (see Moun10eer's pics). It is very durable and hasn't cause any wear and tear yet for mine (I've been using it 95% of the time since April). It looks like it will last for a long time. The cover wraps around the soft top and closes with zipper.

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Old 09-21-2007 | 06:47 AM
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Originally Posted by JKing 777
I just saw some pics of yours. I think the soft top cover you have is the one came with the factory to protect the soft top; people with dual top get one.

The Mopar ones are made by very similar fabric as the soft top. It is very durable and hasn't cause any wear and tear yet for mine (I've been using it 95% of the time since April). It looks like it will last for a long time. The cover wraps around the soft top and closes with zipper.
It may be, I have the dual tops, but the freedom top bags are pretty thin too. I think someone on this forum made their own, I wish I could sew, it wouldn't be that hard.
Old 09-21-2007 | 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by JKing 777
I just saw some pics of yours. I think the soft top cover you have is the one came with the factory to protect the soft top; people with dual top get one for shipping purpose. It's not the Mopar ones that you buy.

The Mopar ones are made by very similar fabric as the soft top (see Moun10eer's pics). It is very durable and hasn't cause any wear and tear yet for mine (I've been using it 95% of the time since April). It looks like it will last for a long time. The cover wraps around the soft top and closes with zipper.
I did order the dual tops, so if I get a factory boot is the Mopar one much better or still worth ordering?
Old 09-21-2007 | 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by moun10eer
The one on the pic is for TJ.

Mopar Soft Top Boot for JK look like this:





You can find more pics of the boot cover at my gallery.

I really like the boot. It protects the soft top from UV, dust, mud etc., and it keeps the top clean. It definitely a "must have" item for me.
The one in your pics is the Mopar, right, and not the factory one that comes with the dual tops?
Old 09-21-2007 | 01:33 PM
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That's the Mopar one. I was just at the dealership today and looked at the one that comes with the dual top. It does not come over the sides, it literally just goes around the top, doesn't hold it down or anything and is of a cheaper material. I think it's mainly for storage purposes, not to be used to protect the top while on the vehicle.
Old 09-21-2007 | 01:34 PM
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Default Here is the crappy vinyl one...

Does anyone have a "real" 2-Door soft top boot? I haven't ever seen one

Old 09-21-2007 | 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by scouter4life
That's the Mopar one. I was just at the dealership today and looked at the one that comes with the dual top. It does not come over the sides, it literally just goes around the top, doesn't hold it down or anything and is of a cheaper material. I think it's mainly for storage purposes, not to be used to protect the top while on the vehicle.
Thanks, ordering the Mopar one right now.
Old 09-21-2007 | 01:46 PM
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The only mopar stuff I would recommend would be the plastic door sill protectors. Very nice. I also have the mopar floormats, and they're pretty good, but the husky liners are better. Don't waste your money on the freedom top storage bag. It's more likely to damage the panels than protect them. I keep a couple blankets in the back and wrap the panels in those when I take them off. It's cheap, way faster than struggling with that stupid bag, and actually protects the panels.

After all that b*tching... hey, does anyone wanna buy a freedom top bag?
Old 09-22-2007 | 08:42 AM
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Alright, so the soft top cover seems to be a definite as does the Lange paint protectors, but what else might I be needing? I'm in a spending mood! Liners also seem like a good idea, have them for my other vehicles as I live in Chicago and winters get sloppy at times. Don't think I need seat covers since the seats in a Sahara and Rubicon are stain resistance, right? What about bikini tops, I kind of liked the mesh see through ones (yes, for the jeep). Worth it, not worth it?



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