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Old 10-08-2010, 07:37 AM
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Which hardtop should I go with? Besttop of the Mopar Freedom hardtop. I'm looking for some quick advice and need to order it ASAP.
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I would go with whatever I could get cheapest. I don;t know much about besttop but how much difference could there be.
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Mopar Freedom Hardtop unless you can actually see them side by side.
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Buy a 2nd hand one and put your money into other mods.
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MOPAR. Bestop is fine for soft tops (the Trektop is great), but I wouldn't trust them for a hard top. Didn't even know they made one...
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Originally Posted by leozimm
Buy a 2nd hand one and put your money into other mods.
Leozimm is right on target with his remark. Plenty of folks buy a Jeep off the lot and it comes with dual tops. They may only want the softtop, so you can pick up a new or almost new hardtop for much less money.

One thing I like about the Bestop: It provides for storing the removable component (Freedom Top on the Mopar version) on a rack on the rear half. But, it's a one piece removable section, rather than the two piece version used by Mopar, so I expect it's a two person job to open it up to the sun.
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If money isnt an issue.. then i would go with mopar.
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I got my money from the dealer today and its enough for either the Mopar of the Besttop and the Mopar wiring kit. I think I will go with Mopar. Quadratec has several since I can't seem to find one in my neck of the woods.
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I have OEM but in hindsight would have gone for the Wild Boar....
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The Wild Boar looks like a kick ass top. OUCH on the price!!


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