Have they addressed the seal on the tailgate without adding additional weatherstripping?
Hopefully they fix all the little things soon. Shame they put out this top unfinished.Here's a pic of what's going on with the tailgate bar
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That sagging weatherstripping is supposed to be the "fix" for the tailgate gap people were having. It came in my kit but won't stay put. I keep putting it back on and it keeps falling off. I talked to Bestop today and they say it has been fixed. Sent proof of purchase and this pic over to customer service and they are supposed to send me a new part. So we'll see. I figure if the new part does the same I'll just button it up myself with some 3M weatherstripping adhesive. Will keep you all updated.
Hopefully they fix all the little things soon. Shame they put out this top unfinished.
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Well that sucks. Granted, back in the day, Bestop put out 3 different versions of their Trektop before finally getting it right and almost back to back. Of course, even though the previous versions SUCKED - they still charged people to make the upgrade.
Yep, you'd think as long as it took to release they would have an extensively tested product without issues.
I'm glad this seems to be my only issue, at least so far. No flapping window so seems that has been fixed.
LOL - You would think that after all the experience they gained from having developed and tested their top on the JK, they would have something without any issues.
Glad you're happy with what you got or at least, for the most part. As much as I've liked my Trektop on my JK's, I think I'll be passing on one for my JL.
No doubt, kinda shocked but I'll give them the benefit of the doubt (for now) and hope the new part fixes it. Will def report back once I get it. I honestly didn't do much research just figured since its been a JK option for so long it'll be good to go, so that's on me...there is def info out there!
And that's why I shared, to help people decide if they can live with these possible issues or if they may want to pass on it.
I'm having trouble with mine leaking from both front corners on my JK. Every time it rains both of my front door surounds are full of water and I have to take them off and dump the water outLOL - You would think that after all the experience they gained from having developed and tested their top on the JK, they would have something without any issues.
Glad you're happy with what you got or at least, for the most part. As much as I've liked my Trektop on my JK's, I think I'll be passing on one for my JL.
I'm having trouble with mine leaking from both front corners on my JK. Every time it rains both of my front door surounds are full of water and I have to take them off and dump the water out
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Well glad I'm not the only one LOLLOL - yup, mine leaks like a son of a bitch too.
Almost wish I kept my hardtopLOL - yup, mine leaks like a son of a bitch too.
I hear ya. When I go and trade mine in for a JL next summer I will just stick with the hardtopI like the look of the Trektop but I hear where you're coming from. It's funny because I've always sold ever hard top that came on all my other Jeeps but I don't think I'll be getting rid of the one on my JL. In a weird way, it's the first one that looks really good to me and much better than the soft top. In truth, I think the JL soft top looks kind of funky. For all the problems I've had with my Trektop, I think I'll sit this one out.
Tektop NX installed last night. Very simple, and straightforward. Took two of us a litte under 3 hours to finish it up. Used the instructions which are only "ok" imo. The bestop install video is very good though. Here's a few shots.
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