Good review. I like the Trektop Glide, but it is very difficult to store the windows. They do not roll. Bestop says to store them in a flat position, but that is not very easy to do, and doesn't really let you travel with the windows in your jeep.
This was a very helpful video for helping me make my decision. I decided to go with this top (knowing full well that there are videos out there pointing out many potential issues with this top...search them up) The look is so cool and plus with all the features of this top, made me choose this one. Install was fairly straight forward. The top definitely needs time to stretch out and make it easier to use. Mid-spring is a good time to install so you can get a mix of warm and cool days/nights to allow the top to expand and contract so it's easier to "glide" the panels on and off. I plan to only use this for a summer top. I will go back to my hard top in the late Fall/Winter.
Thanks for sharing the info. Have a look at the Bestop Sunrider to go with your hard top for winter. I live in BC and I just got through the winter with it. It was really great to open it on the rare sunny day (while cranking up the heat)!
You're right Brad. This is the same case as the OEM soft top. Storing the windows in the roof pocket of the Rampage Trailview is a great solution - but you lose the ability to have a full convertible roof.
Whats difference between the nx plus and the nx glide? Nx glide you can fold all the way down like an oem soft top. Nx plus you can only open front half and remove windows
Great video to help us make an informed decision on a soft top option. How much work is it to go back to the hardtop at the end of the warm season? Is it another 4 hour job to uninstall anything or are some parts able to stay on the Jeep with the hardtop. Then when spring comes what is the re-install, same as original or is some work already done?
After removing the windows all you’d need to do is unclip the frame from the roll bar in the back (with two pins), and remove the 4 door surrounds which are held in with a total of 6 knob-screws, you’d also have to remove the two arches and the tailgate bar. After that just store the soft top somewhere and install the hardtop. It would probably take like 20 mins max to reinstall it all The 4 hours are for assembling the frame and the fabric, it's a one-time thing.
I have a 2011 JKU and the bows on my OEM soft top are all broken and mangled from the prior owner. Does this top provide new bows and hardware or do I need everything to be perfect from the old top? Thanks
That thing looks like a stepped on soup sandwich when fully folded... I love the idea, but I bet you can't even see with the rear view mirror. I've been on the fence about this top since I discovered it... But I'm topless a lot more than I am window-less or sunrider'ed (® ha!), and so far, that's the biggest deal breaker... Looks like it would turn my Jeep into a parasail at windy highway speeds.
Well beauty is in the eye of the beholder. And anyone with a larger than stock tire will tell you there is no view out the back of any Jeep with a top up. However, I can vouch for the fact that it doesn't act as a parasail!
4WD Magazine I've got a 37 hanging on the back of my JK... I'm fully aware of Jeeps inherently lacking rear visibility, yet I can still make out traffic behind me... But this thing looks like it's a foot over the top of the tire. That said, after looking at a few other videos, including Bestops, it seems more likely that the top in this video just wasn't pushed down far enough...
The angle that the video is shot is low as well, making the folded roof appear taller than it is. That's just a 33" Mickey Thompson Deegan 38 all terrain tire. Looks like I'll have to buy a taller tripod. Thanks for the feedback.
anyone out there had an issue with the rear crossbar rattling around annoyingly, this is the one thing that I dislike about the top, i'm going to try flex seal rubber coating, so it's not hard plastic on plastic
Hello I have NX glide on my 2016 jku since this spring. Now I think it is the time switch back from soft top to original hard top. Please guide me what to remove and leave to replace my hard top back on my jk.. Thanks.
So I bought this top a month ago. I had to have it replaced now twice so far in the past month. I'm waiting now for Bestop to send me yet another (third) top which is supposed to be "from the new batch" (I was assured this about the previous 2 tops as well). I wish I didn't sell my factory soft top and frame, as this thing has been terrible. Most all of the troubles I had read about and had expressed to Bestop before buying it, all came true. Even after everyone at Bestop told told me these problems had been fixed etc etc. I'm afraid I'm gonna be stuck with this poorly designed and cheaply made top now, and it....really sucks. I had the original factory top which was tight fitting, didn't leak, zippers all worked fine, everything was solid. However the top was in the sailcloth fabric and I wanted to upgrade to the twill fabric. Rather than spending $2000 with Mopar/Jeep for a whole new top and frame combo, I was going to just buy the Bestop 'replace-a-top' twill for the factory frame. This is easy to do, and because Bestop's twill fabric is of good quality, this would be hard for Bestop to foul up, as they would be only supplying the fabric, and I would be using the original factory frame. When I called Bestop to order the fabric, one of their employees talked me into buying the (cool looking and cool seemingly* well designed) Trektop NX Glide top instead, assuring me all the problems which I had heard about and read about had been remedied; the problems which I had already read about in all the reviews and comments on youtube vids, the Jeep forums, Amazon reviews etc. Still, before purchasing, I then talked with several Bestop employees regarding all these issues (chiefly the windows popping out of the channels, but also the other complaints which I had read about at length), and I went over all concerns in detail with each employee. They knew of these issues, but all assured me the top is great now, all problems fixed. So I trusted them, and purchased it. The first 2 tops they sent me had the same problems, but each with its own unique 'quirks' on top of the windows popping out. Bestop will tell you the differences which occur from top to top is because they are all hand-stitched. I prefer handmade products generally, but not for a Jeep top, a Jeep which I drive nearly 40k miles in a year, and one which I often take the windows off/on, top up/down. While the glide system sounds great, and in the new JLs the glide system is great, the Bestop design and quality overall just is not even close to 'there'. I would like to support them because they have been around for so long, and they are the better of the aftermarket choices for tops, but the quality is not close to the factory. And no, Bestop's tops are not made in the same factories as Jeep/Mopar's, and while Bestop supplies them, the Mopar tops are much better quality. Get up close to one of Bestop's 'Supertop NX' and compare it to the factory tops. It's the same design, but look closer. Play around with the 2 and see the difference in quality. (digression: I wish Mopar would make the new JL design soft tops for JKs, or that Bestop would duplicate the JL design tops in both design and quality. People would buy them off the shelves. I saw and tried a JL soft top, and it was far superior all around, and the glide channels are far better made than Bestop's). Anyway, does anyone out there still have the Bestop NX Glide top, and find it ok after using it for more than 6 months to a year? Honest answers are appreciated. Thanks
It was literally the first day I had the top, and it wasn't too bad but even easier now. I struggled with the zippers on my OEM top for two years. I couldn't go back to zippers.
Just got the top and when installing had to get a pro to help me with that back window. Going to let it stay on for a week or so before I remove it so it stretches a bit bc right now I'm scared I won't be able to get it back on after removing. That sucker was tough.
I just took mine off yesterday and noticed that temperature really does make a difference. All summer at 28+°C the back window went on and off effortlessly. Yesterday at 15°C is was noticeably stiffer. I'm not sure how hot it is where you are, but I assume that if it's cool/cold (and since the top is new), it would be best to leave it on until it stretches, and/or gets hot outside.
@@AdamZ616 its tough when its not hot too. But man, I just ordered this...I can't WAIT not to struggle with zippers anymore! The back window was a killer for me...the zipper was HORRIBLE!
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Good review. I like the Trektop Glide, but it is very difficult to store the windows. They do not roll. Bestop says to store them in a flat position, but that is not very easy to do, and doesn't really let you travel with the windows in your jeep.
This is one of the best reviews I've seen on this. Thanks!
This was a very helpful video for helping me make my decision. I decided to go with this top (knowing full well that there are videos out there pointing out many potential issues with this top...search them up) The look is so cool and plus with all the features of this top, made me choose this one. Install was fairly straight forward.
The top definitely needs time to stretch out and make it easier to use. Mid-spring is a good time to install so you can get a mix of warm and cool days/nights to allow the top to expand and contract so it's easier to "glide" the panels on and off.
I plan to only use this for a summer top. I will go back to my hard top in the late Fall/Winter.
Thanks for sharing the info. Have a look at the Bestop Sunrider to go with your hard top for winter. I live in BC and I just got through the winter with it. It was really great to open it on the rare sunny day (while cranking up the heat)!
You're right Brad. This is the same case as the OEM soft top. Storing the windows in the roof pocket of the Rampage Trailview is a great solution - but you lose the ability to have a full convertible roof.
Can you do a video on how to reinstall hardtop for winter months. Really need to know how easy it is to remove glide
It is really easy - almost too easy for a video. It comes off it about three minutes. I'll put it on my to do list - stay tuned!
Can you drive 75 mph with the top all the way down and doors off? You can take the doors off correct?
Whats difference between the nx plus and the nx glide? Nx glide you can fold all the way down like an oem soft top. Nx plus you can only open front half and remove windows
Great video to help us make an informed decision on a soft top option. How much work is it to go back to the hardtop at the end of the warm season? Is it another 4 hour job to uninstall anything or are some parts able to stay on the Jeep with the hardtop. Then when spring comes what is the re-install, same as original or is some work already done?
After removing the windows all you’d need to do is unclip the frame from the roll bar in the back (with two pins), and remove the 4 door surrounds which are held in with a total of 6 knob-screws, you’d also have to remove the two arches and the tailgate bar. After that just store the soft top somewhere and install the hardtop.
It would probably take like 20 mins max to reinstall it all
The 4 hours are for assembling the frame and the fabric, it's a one-time thing.
What steps are on your Jeep? I like how they’re high and out of the way
Is this a four season top and does it keep rain out unlike bikini tops
I have a 2011 JKU and the bows on my OEM soft top are all broken and mangled from the prior owner. Does this top provide new bows and hardware or do I need everything to be perfect from the old top? Thanks
all new bows and hardware.
Thank you!!!
Does this require the bows
That thing looks like a stepped on soup sandwich when fully folded... I love the idea, but I bet you can't even see with the rear view mirror. I've been on the fence about this top since I discovered it... But I'm topless a lot more than I am window-less or sunrider'ed (® ha!), and so far, that's the biggest deal breaker... Looks like it would turn my Jeep into a parasail at windy highway speeds.
Well beauty is in the eye of the beholder. And anyone with a larger than stock tire will tell you there is no view out the back of any Jeep with a top up. However, I can vouch for the fact that it doesn't act as a parasail!
4WD Magazine I've got a 37 hanging on the back of my JK... I'm fully aware of Jeeps inherently lacking rear visibility, yet I can still make out traffic behind me... But this thing looks like it's a foot over the top of the tire.
That said, after looking at a few other videos, including Bestops, it seems more likely that the top in this video just wasn't pushed down far enough...
The angle that the video is shot is low as well, making the folded roof appear taller than it is. That's just a 33" Mickey Thompson Deegan 38 all terrain tire. Looks like I'll have to buy a taller tripod. Thanks for the feedback.
Hello how high will the JK be with it ?
Depends on your tires and lift. With 33” tires and a 3” lift I was about 2 metres.
anyone out there had an issue with the rear crossbar rattling around annoyingly, this is the one thing that I dislike about the top, i'm going to try flex seal rubber coating, so it's not hard plastic on plastic
Hello
I have NX glide on my 2016 jku since this spring.
Now I think it is the time switch back from soft top to original hard top.
Please guide me what to remove and leave to replace my hard top back on my jk..
Thanks.
So I bought this top a month ago. I had to have it replaced now twice so far in the past month. I'm waiting now for Bestop to send me yet another (third) top which is supposed to be "from the new batch" (I was assured this about the previous 2 tops as well). I wish I didn't sell my factory soft top and frame, as this thing has been terrible. Most all of the troubles I had read about and had expressed to Bestop before buying it, all came true. Even after everyone at Bestop told told me these problems had been fixed etc etc. I'm afraid I'm gonna be stuck with this poorly designed and cheaply made top now, and it....really sucks. I had the original factory top which was tight fitting, didn't leak, zippers all worked fine, everything was solid. However the top was in the sailcloth fabric and I wanted to upgrade to the twill fabric. Rather than spending $2000 with Mopar/Jeep for a whole new top and frame combo, I was going to just buy the Bestop 'replace-a-top' twill for the factory frame. This is easy to do, and because Bestop's twill fabric is of good quality, this would be hard for Bestop to foul up, as they would be only supplying the fabric, and I would be using the original factory frame. When I called Bestop to order the fabric, one of their employees talked me into buying the (cool looking and cool seemingly* well designed) Trektop NX Glide top instead, assuring me all the problems which I had heard about and read about had been remedied; the problems which I had already read about in all the reviews and comments on youtube vids, the Jeep forums, Amazon reviews etc. Still, before purchasing, I then talked with several Bestop employees regarding all these issues (chiefly the windows popping out of the channels, but also the other complaints which I had read about at length), and I went over all concerns in detail with each employee. They knew of these issues, but all assured me the top is great now, all problems fixed. So I trusted them, and purchased it. The first 2 tops they sent me had the same problems, but each with its own unique 'quirks' on top of the windows popping out. Bestop will tell you the differences which occur from top to top is because they are all hand-stitched. I prefer handmade products generally, but not for a Jeep top, a Jeep which I drive nearly 40k miles in a year, and one which I often take the windows off/on, top up/down. While the glide system sounds great, and in the new JLs the glide system is great, the Bestop design and quality overall just is not even close to 'there'. I would like to support them because they have been around for so long, and they are the better of the aftermarket choices for tops, but the quality is not close to the factory. And no, Bestop's tops are not made in the same factories as Jeep/Mopar's, and while Bestop supplies them, the Mopar tops are much better quality. Get up close to one of Bestop's 'Supertop NX' and compare it to the factory tops. It's the same design, but look closer. Play around with the 2 and see the difference in quality. (digression: I wish Mopar would make the new JL design soft tops for JKs, or that Bestop would duplicate the JL design tops in both design and quality. People would buy them off the shelves. I saw and tried a JL soft top, and it was far superior all around, and the glide channels are far better made than Bestop's). Anyway, does anyone out there still have the Bestop NX Glide top, and find it ok after using it for more than 6 months to a year? Honest answers are appreciated. Thanks
Looks like you had a very hard time snapping in that back window
It was literally the first day I had the top, and it wasn't too bad but even easier now. I struggled with the zippers on my OEM top for two years. I couldn't go back to zippers.
Just got the top and when installing had to get a pro to help me with that back window. Going to let it stay on for a week or so before I remove it so it stretches a bit bc right now I'm scared I won't be able to get it back on after removing. That sucker was tough.
I just took mine off yesterday and noticed that temperature really does make a difference. All summer at 28+°C the back window went on and off effortlessly. Yesterday at 15°C is was noticeably stiffer. I'm not sure how hot it is where you are, but I assume that if it's cool/cold (and since the top is new), it would be best to leave it on until it stretches, and/or gets hot outside.
@@AdamZ616 its tough when its not hot too. But man, I just ordered this...I can't WAIT not to struggle with zippers anymore! The back window was a killer for me...the zipper was HORRIBLE!
JJ video?
40 mil ~= 1 millimeter
please stop saying that the windows are 40 millimeters thick, that would be over 1.5 inches thick which would be insane.
Thick ass windows bulletproof
That's a very ugly top ... just look at the back ...