Agreed. Here we each have had a 2021 Bronco. An early 2021 Badlands and a late 2021 and now a 2023 Wildtrak. Choose the softtop again and much happier with this top. The ribbing really helps. The plastic windows look a lot better as well
FYI. THERE IS A TSB OUT FOR THE BRONCO SOFT TOP. I JUST HAD MINE REPLACED ON MY 22 BRONCO AND THEY REPLACED IT UNDER WARRANTY WITH THE UPGRADED SOFT TOP.
I too live in "sunny" Florida in the Big Bend area. I bought a 23 Big Bend dual top in mid March. The hard top was installed. About a week later I removed it and installed the soft top. Love it. Well, mostly. Ford did not have any INITIAL soft top install videos. All Ford videos on soft top install started with remove the top and put it back on. Easy peasy. Not so fast hombre. You have to change the c pillar by adding the soft top plate. When I installed it the factory installed soft top bracket were just slapped on to the roll bar and wouldn't lock. No worries I adjusted it...not mentioned by Ford. Installed the rear and then the two side widow panels. The passenger side initially would pop up while driving. Not fun in the rain. Then I had it "fixed" so that it only popped out when I opened the rear hatch. We took a trip to the Orlando area so I took the soft top off and put the hard top on (it has a half roof rack). When we got back I put the soft top back on. This time when I put the C pillar brackets on I made sure that they were all the way toward the front (there is slop for adjustments, I guess). When I put the side panels in they were nice and taught. Now when I open the hatch the side panels do not pop out. I believe I have the improved top as well. I have the ridges you spoke about. Also the rear window does not have the t slot stuff that was breaking on earlier Broncos. It still feels cheap with the way it "pops" into place. Always feel like I'm going to break it. LOL Anyway great video as always and I love my Bronco Soft top AND Hard top.
My '23 Badlands Softtop is great. I think the Softtops are better for us in Florida because they don't seem to hold the heat in the cabin like a hardtop (my theory). I don't think the cabin is all that loud on the highway. Watch the back side panels, when you lift the back window, it seems to make the side panel seam pop out sometimes. but it's easy to just pop it back in with your hand.
I think soft tops have come a long way. I live in Michigan and had a jeep in the 80's with a soft top. Went to knock ice off the back window and it cracked and created a big hole due to the cold weather.
Great video. I have a 21 BL with the LUX, so I have leather seats, power, ect. My steering wheel is thick, and it's leather. I like it. The new tops are a good improvement. The rain dripping in is real lol! I live in S FL (Miami) so I know your pain. Haha, I need to figure out how to get my grubby hands on a 23 soft top...The hardtop accessories put in are a very nice touch as well. I have mulled an aftermarket hardtop, but I think I may just stay soft and try to figure out how to cut some of the noise, like the lightbar fap fap I have from crosswinds. Great video overall and keep em coming. See ya on the trails!
Have a 23 Badlands as well. It always surprises me in vids that most people don’t go dark mode on the screen, looks so much better to me. Your top also closes more at the back. I can almost stick my pinky between the body and the soft top. Not sure if it’s due to the easy lift system I installed.
like it not sure if you would want a auto car wash for the t top roof versions anyway-So nice over the 3.7 turbo in a Transit which holds gears too long and makes rough turbo whines.
Spoiler... It still drips all over you in the rain.. '23 Badlands here. Just installed the rain gutters that stick to the under bar above windows. We'll see ...
Every time I park my 23 obx in the rain for a while and enough water gathered over the soft top, it will create a waterfall near the front corner of both sides 😂
Are the soft tops on the ford accessories website up to date with 2023 soft tops or will I get an older soft top if I purchased one there? If that's the case, does anyone know where I can buy a 2023 model one. I have a 2022 hard top bronco. Thanks for any help. :D
@@BuckleUpButtercupTV yes it is, I like this version so I can have better access to the cargo area but I do agree with you about having the option to quickly put the whole top down on a nice day.
I'm In Texas as well. Still don't know if a soft top or hard top is better for here? (I'm looking to buy but thought I was needing the hard top for sure for better air-conditioning in texas. Sure love the idea to get to pull it down sometimes too though! And you made a great point about the hard top storage ..what do yall recommend?
@@BuckleUpButtercupTV my friend had a 21 and it had that seam up top like yours. I had a 23 and it did not have that seam but had a much bigger side seam that ran over the windows to stop water intrusion when windows were open. I’m confused which is the newer design
Team soft top in Colorado. Snow and cold is no problem.
Awesome! Great to hear!
Agreed. Here we each have had a 2021 Bronco. An early 2021 Badlands and a late 2021 and now a 2023 Wildtrak. Choose the softtop again and much happier with this top. The ribbing really helps. The plastic windows look a lot better as well
I agree!
FYI. THERE IS A TSB OUT FOR THE BRONCO SOFT TOP. I JUST HAD MINE REPLACED ON MY 22 BRONCO AND THEY REPLACED IT UNDER WARRANTY WITH THE UPGRADED SOFT TOP.
When I had my 21 top replaced they didn’t use the new top, happy they did for you!
I too live in "sunny" Florida in the Big Bend area. I bought a 23 Big Bend dual top in mid March. The hard top was installed. About a week later I removed it and installed the soft top. Love it. Well, mostly. Ford did not have any INITIAL soft top install videos. All Ford videos on soft top install started with remove the top and put it back on. Easy peasy. Not so fast hombre. You have to change the c pillar by adding the soft top plate. When I installed it the factory installed soft top bracket were just slapped on to the roll bar and wouldn't lock. No worries I adjusted it...not mentioned by Ford. Installed the rear and then the two side widow panels. The passenger side initially would pop up while driving. Not fun in the rain. Then I had it "fixed" so that it only popped out when I opened the rear hatch. We took a trip to the Orlando area so I took the soft top off and put the hard top on (it has a half roof rack). When we got back I put the soft top back on. This time when I put the C pillar brackets on I made sure that they were all the way toward the front (there is slop for adjustments, I guess). When I put the side panels in they were nice and taught. Now when I open the hatch the side panels do not pop out. I believe I have the improved top as well. I have the ridges you spoke about. Also the rear window does not have the t slot stuff that was breaking on earlier Broncos. It still feels cheap with the way it "pops" into place. Always feel like I'm going to break it. LOL Anyway great video as always and I love my Bronco Soft top AND Hard top.
What a good paragraph of info. I took my soft top off completely, one time…. And I’m gonna leave it at that. Way too much work 😂
i'm in MN, we had record snow last year and my soft top held up just fine
Great to hear!
Im team soft top here in West Central Illinois. Id like to show you some of the best wheeling spots here sometime Krista
I live in Upstate NY and I had zero problem with my soft top during the winter.
Awesome!
My '23 Badlands Softtop is great. I think the Softtops are better for us in Florida because they don't seem to hold the heat in the cabin like a hardtop (my theory). I don't think the cabin is all that loud on the highway. Watch the back side panels, when you lift the back window, it seems to make the side panel seam pop out sometimes. but it's easy to just pop it back in with your hand.
I agree...in my old car, my phone would overheat easily...I have yet to have the phone overheat in the 23 Bronco!!!
Thanks!
I think soft tops have come a long way. I live in Michigan and had a jeep in the 80's with a soft top. Went to knock ice off the back window and it cracked and created a big hole due to the cold weather.
I’m happy with the soft top
Is the water problem on the hard top as well?
Great video. I have a 21 BL with the LUX, so I have leather seats, power, ect. My steering wheel is thick, and it's leather. I like it. The new tops are a good improvement. The rain dripping in is real lol! I live in S FL (Miami) so I know your pain. Haha, I need to figure out how to get my grubby hands on a 23 soft top...The hardtop accessories put in are a very nice touch as well. I have mulled an aftermarket hardtop, but I think I may just stay soft and try to figure out how to cut some of the noise, like the lightbar fap fap I have from crosswinds. Great video overall and keep em coming. See ya on the trails!
I have a friend that put a pillow under the soft top to eliminate noises. A dyi sound deadening!
hmm, good rolling stop at that red light :P always enjoy your content
Have the soft top in Chicago, did great in the winter last year
Awesome to hear!
Your comment convinced me that my soft top should also be fine in winter great Detroit area 😮
Great video!! I too have a 23 badlands softie , and it’s great!
The best!
Nice review. I learned a few things about my ‘23badlands. Team soft top!
Awesome! Thank you!
Great review.
Thank you!
Soft tops do fine with snow.. Alaska tested this last winter..
Awesome!
Damn girl, learning so much bronco stuff from you!
Yes!! 🤩
Have a 23 Badlands as well. It always surprises me in vids that most people don’t go dark mode on the screen, looks so much better to me.
Your top also closes more at the back. I can almost stick my pinky between the body and the soft top. Not sure if it’s due to the easy lift system I installed.
I had dark mode on my old bronco, i just haven’t thought about it changing it on this one yet :)
Taco Bell and Jack-in-the-Box! My kind of girl! Hope things are going well for you Krista.🐶
Hahah 🤣
I’m born and raised here in Florida and no it doesn’t rain here daily it’s hilarious that makes no sense
You Go Girl ❤
😀
like it not sure if you would want a auto car wash for the t top roof versions anyway-So nice over the 3.7 turbo in a Transit which holds gears too long and makes rough turbo whines.
You think it will work on a 22 Badlands that came with hardtop? Would like to have one for summer months.
Yes, it’s compatible as long as the soft top you buy comes with all the hardware and stuff.
E brake changed so people dont pull them out. This was confirmed to me at Bronco offroadeo
Man, what force to pull one out 😂
Spoiler... It still drips all over you in the rain.. '23 Badlands here. Just installed the rain gutters that stick to the under bar above windows. We'll see ...
Every time I park my 23 obx in the rain for a while and enough water gathered over the soft top, it will create a waterfall near the front corner of both sides 😂
Can you install the 2023 soft top on the 2021 model?
I would imagine so
Well, looks like I have more reason to warranty the rub-through on my '22 top...
I’m not sure if they replace it with this top cuz I had my other top warrantied and I didn’t get the new top?
You should always leave a manual transmission vehicle in gear when you shut it off. Do not trust an emergency brake, please.
Is that antenna after market?
Yes, I will be offering them for sale on my website very soon!
Are the soft tops on the ford accessories website up to date with 2023 soft tops or will I get an older soft top if I purchased one there? If that's the case, does anyone know where I can buy a 2023 model one. I have a 2022 hard top bronco. Thanks for any help. :D
That I don’t know.
@BuckleUpButtercupTV thanks anyways!
Ok I’m team Hardtop but I do have the BestTop Sunrider which is great but not currently with this Texas heat…
Is that the one where it’s half hard top, half soft top?
@@BuckleUpButtercupTV yes it is, I like this version so I can have better access to the cargo area but I do agree with you about having the option to quickly put the whole top down on a nice day.
I'm In Texas as well. Still don't know if a soft top or hard top is better for here? (I'm looking to buy but thought I was needing the hard top for sure for better air-conditioning in texas. Sure love the idea to get to pull it down sometimes too though! And you made a great point about the hard top storage ..what do yall recommend?
Should be a recall since I can’t afford to upgrade the entire vehicle 😂
😂
There is a TSB out for the soft tops- just had mine replaced for free under bumper to bumper and it was this new and improved top.
Yeah my 2023 Outer Banks has the same steering wheel....smushy and leathery and such!!!
Nice upgrade!!
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Man that’s a really nice bronco. 😍
Thank you
But it still has the same crappy wrinkly back window I'm sorry but get a Bestop
I don’t like bestops
Ummm, that’s the old soft top design
No it’s not 🤣🤣🤣
@@BuckleUpButtercupTV my friend had a 21 and it had that seam up top like yours. I had a 23 and it did not have that seam but had a much bigger side seam that ran over the windows to stop water intrusion when windows were open. I’m confused which is the newer design
I'm in the same "leaky" boat as @DUBcars411
I have a '23 and there is no seam on my soft top as well.