I finished putting a GR8 Half Top on my LJ and thought I would share it. All in all the entire project went pretty well. Only A few minor setbacks along the way but nothing to serious.
They have a standard and an extended version of the top which is 2 1/2" longer. This is the extended top.
One of the toughest parts was making sure to drill the holes in the correct spot to run the roll cage through. You only get one chance so you have to get it right.
The bulk head fits nice and tight. Sealed it first with camper tape and then with a urethane sealant. The factory drain holes and seat bolt holes drain the bed quickly when it rains.
I have tube clamps near the top that you can't see in the pictures. Two bolts at the top and the two bolts at the tub and the bars come off. Then you can remove the top and reinstall the rear tubing and you can run topless. Takes about 15 minutes max.
I have tube clamps near the top that you can't see in the pictures. Two bolts at the top and the two bolts at the tub and the bars come off. Then you can remove the top and reinstall the rear tubing and you can run topless. Takes about 15 minutes max.
I have the same Jeep you do! I bought it last year in October because, I couldn't find a Scrambler, and I like the Unlimited! I was wondering, where did you get these? I am going to do what you have done to your jeep. I am going to start buying the small parts one at a time until I have them all. I am also saving all of my money until I have about $3000. I think that should be enough. I will start with these "clamps" if you can tell me where to get them. Thanks
Very cool. Modify a bestop tonneau or something? I've got that in the back of my mind for the future, although the amount of holes needed for my cage may be an issue.
Installed 5.13's and they are AWESOME! I barely have to give it any throttle anymore. Found myself speeding because I was still gauging my speed by the sound that my engine used to make. I broke them in as suggested and then gave them the test. No problem chirping tires from a stop now. It feels like I am driving a normal vehicle and it no longer feels like a brick with a tent strapped to its ***. The improvement in acceleration is amazing. The tranny shifts much better as well. The only downside is that I waited so long to do it.
Celebration is in order.... :beerchug:
Went out and tested the 5.13's off road and was very impressed. Wheeled on rocks, in mud, attacked a hill climb, obstacle course, did some major articulation as well as some technical trails. Didn't need low range all day.
I've been wanting to do this badly, but haven't seen the "extended version" in person. I sit with the seat all the way back on its slides and then leaned back a little. I'm no gangster but am far from upright.
Is it possible to sit in this position with this top?
I've been wanting to do this badly, but haven't seen the "extended version" in person. I sit with the seat all the way back on its slides and then leaned back a little. I'm no gangster but am far from upright.
Is it possible to sit in this position with this top?
I'm wondering if he means where to cut for the roll cage pass through.. In my case at least, I slid the top up against the roll cage ends, marked the best I could (which wasn't easy) and then crossed my fingers.
I'm wondering if he means where to cut for the roll cage pass through.. In my case at least, I slid the top up against the roll cage ends, marked the best I could (which wasn't easy) and then crossed my fingers.
Yup. A silver sharpie works well on the rubberized coating inside, but I could only get a little over half of the circumference marked. Lined up the hole saw the best I could based on that, and it worked out fine. The grommets allow you a little bit of wiggle room, but if you were to be off significantly (probably 1/8"-1/4") it could be a really bad day.
I suppose if I were to do it over again I'd mark it the same way, drill a pilot hole, and then put the top back up in place. Then take a sharpie and mark through the pilot hole on the end of the roll cage stub. That'd let me know if I was off any significant amount.
Mud Machine - Jeep's looking fantastic.
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