Hard Top or Soft Top
01-29-2006, 08:40 PM
#11
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Re: Hard Top or Soft Top
Maybe it's 04 then...my wife's 04 Unlimited has so much plastic crap on the
windshield frame...
"Jerry Slaughter" <jerryslaughter@knology.net> wrote in message
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> "jbjeep" <jbjeep@saw.net> wrote in message
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>>I believe you are correct and some mods would be needed to run the newer
>>tops. Many
>> of us run part year hard and part year soft.
>> -jenn
>>
>>
>> On Sun, 29 Jan 2006 14:18:58 -0500, "Matt Macchiarolo"
>> <matt@nospamplease.com> wrote:
>>
>>>>AFAIK tops are interchangeable from '97-'02, i think. Around '03 they
>>>>went
>>>>with a slightly different latch system, if I am correct.
>>>>
>
> Top / Latch from a 2003 works fine on my 99...you need a plug adapter to
> make the wiring connection from the top to the jeep. Found one at
> JeepsRUs.
>
> Jerry S.
>
windshield frame...
"Jerry Slaughter" <jerryslaughter@knology.net> wrote in message
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>
> "jbjeep" <jbjeep@saw.net> wrote in message
> news:l8lqt1dojkbcpemhr7n3sun14gc8152cpq@4ax.com...
>>I believe you are correct and some mods would be needed to run the newer
>>tops. Many
>> of us run part year hard and part year soft.
>> -jenn
>>
>>
>> On Sun, 29 Jan 2006 14:18:58 -0500, "Matt Macchiarolo"
>> <matt@nospamplease.com> wrote:
>>
>>>>AFAIK tops are interchangeable from '97-'02, i think. Around '03 they
>>>>went
>>>>with a slightly different latch system, if I am correct.
>>>>
>
> Top / Latch from a 2003 works fine on my 99...you need a plug adapter to
> make the wiring connection from the top to the jeep. Found one at
> JeepsRUs.
>
> Jerry S.
>
01-29-2006, 08:40 PM
#12
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Re: Hard Top or Soft Top
Maybe it's 04 then...my wife's 04 Unlimited has so much plastic crap on the
windshield frame...
"Jerry Slaughter" <jerryslaughter@knology.net> wrote in message
news:82fa6$43dd67a6$454901da$29087@KNOLOGY.NET...
>
> "jbjeep" <jbjeep@saw.net> wrote in message
> news:l8lqt1dojkbcpemhr7n3sun14gc8152cpq@4ax.com...
>>I believe you are correct and some mods would be needed to run the newer
>>tops. Many
>> of us run part year hard and part year soft.
>> -jenn
>>
>>
>> On Sun, 29 Jan 2006 14:18:58 -0500, "Matt Macchiarolo"
>> <matt@nospamplease.com> wrote:
>>
>>>>AFAIK tops are interchangeable from '97-'02, i think. Around '03 they
>>>>went
>>>>with a slightly different latch system, if I am correct.
>>>>
>
> Top / Latch from a 2003 works fine on my 99...you need a plug adapter to
> make the wiring connection from the top to the jeep. Found one at
> JeepsRUs.
>
> Jerry S.
>
windshield frame...
"Jerry Slaughter" <jerryslaughter@knology.net> wrote in message
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>
> "jbjeep" <jbjeep@saw.net> wrote in message
> news:l8lqt1dojkbcpemhr7n3sun14gc8152cpq@4ax.com...
>>I believe you are correct and some mods would be needed to run the newer
>>tops. Many
>> of us run part year hard and part year soft.
>> -jenn
>>
>>
>> On Sun, 29 Jan 2006 14:18:58 -0500, "Matt Macchiarolo"
>> <matt@nospamplease.com> wrote:
>>
>>>>AFAIK tops are interchangeable from '97-'02, i think. Around '03 they
>>>>went
>>>>with a slightly different latch system, if I am correct.
>>>>
>
> Top / Latch from a 2003 works fine on my 99...you need a plug adapter to
> make the wiring connection from the top to the jeep. Found one at
> JeepsRUs.
>
> Jerry S.
>
01-29-2006, 08:40 PM
#13
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Re: Hard Top or Soft Top
Maybe it's 04 then...my wife's 04 Unlimited has so much plastic crap on the
windshield frame...
"Jerry Slaughter" <jerryslaughter@knology.net> wrote in message
news:82fa6$43dd67a6$454901da$29087@KNOLOGY.NET...
>
> "jbjeep" <jbjeep@saw.net> wrote in message
> news:l8lqt1dojkbcpemhr7n3sun14gc8152cpq@4ax.com...
>>I believe you are correct and some mods would be needed to run the newer
>>tops. Many
>> of us run part year hard and part year soft.
>> -jenn
>>
>>
>> On Sun, 29 Jan 2006 14:18:58 -0500, "Matt Macchiarolo"
>> <matt@nospamplease.com> wrote:
>>
>>>>AFAIK tops are interchangeable from '97-'02, i think. Around '03 they
>>>>went
>>>>with a slightly different latch system, if I am correct.
>>>>
>
> Top / Latch from a 2003 works fine on my 99...you need a plug adapter to
> make the wiring connection from the top to the jeep. Found one at
> JeepsRUs.
>
> Jerry S.
>
windshield frame...
"Jerry Slaughter" <jerryslaughter@knology.net> wrote in message
news:82fa6$43dd67a6$454901da$29087@KNOLOGY.NET...
>
> "jbjeep" <jbjeep@saw.net> wrote in message
> news:l8lqt1dojkbcpemhr7n3sun14gc8152cpq@4ax.com...
>>I believe you are correct and some mods would be needed to run the newer
>>tops. Many
>> of us run part year hard and part year soft.
>> -jenn
>>
>>
>> On Sun, 29 Jan 2006 14:18:58 -0500, "Matt Macchiarolo"
>> <matt@nospamplease.com> wrote:
>>
>>>>AFAIK tops are interchangeable from '97-'02, i think. Around '03 they
>>>>went
>>>>with a slightly different latch system, if I am correct.
>>>>
>
> Top / Latch from a 2003 works fine on my 99...you need a plug adapter to
> make the wiring connection from the top to the jeep. Found one at
> JeepsRUs.
>
> Jerry S.
>
01-30-2006, 09:19 AM
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Re: Hard Top or Soft Top
The hard top is a pain in the neck to install, remove and store, unless you
have a barn with lots of unused space and a convenient beam to hang a hoist
from. In the yard to garage, it is always getting in the way. Other than
that, "all" TJs can interchange soft and hard tops, although there are some
issues when you try to mix model years.
Earle
"paulakn" <paulakn.22etbi@no-mx.carstalk.net> wrote in message
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> I'm new to the Jeep segment of 4X4's and i want to purchase one, but does
anyone know of i can interchange a soft top and a hard top? on either a 98'
or 97' TJ sport? thanks
>
>
> --
> paulakn
>
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have a barn with lots of unused space and a convenient beam to hang a hoist
from. In the yard to garage, it is always getting in the way. Other than
that, "all" TJs can interchange soft and hard tops, although there are some
issues when you try to mix model years.
Earle
"paulakn" <paulakn.22etbi@no-mx.carstalk.net> wrote in message
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>
> I'm new to the Jeep segment of 4X4's and i want to purchase one, but does
anyone know of i can interchange a soft top and a hard top? on either a 98'
or 97' TJ sport? thanks
>
>
> --
> paulakn
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> View this thread: http://www.carstalk.net/viewtopic-380942.html
>
> Send from http://www.carstalk.net
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01-30-2006, 09:19 AM
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Re: Hard Top or Soft Top
The hard top is a pain in the neck to install, remove and store, unless you
have a barn with lots of unused space and a convenient beam to hang a hoist
from. In the yard to garage, it is always getting in the way. Other than
that, "all" TJs can interchange soft and hard tops, although there are some
issues when you try to mix model years.
Earle
"paulakn" <paulakn.22etbi@no-mx.carstalk.net> wrote in message
news:paulakn.22etbi@no-mx.carstalk.net...
>
> I'm new to the Jeep segment of 4X4's and i want to purchase one, but does
anyone know of i can interchange a soft top and a hard top? on either a 98'
or 97' TJ sport? thanks
>
>
> --
> paulakn
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> View this thread: http://www.carstalk.net/viewtopic-380942.html
>
> Send from http://www.carstalk.net
>
have a barn with lots of unused space and a convenient beam to hang a hoist
from. In the yard to garage, it is always getting in the way. Other than
that, "all" TJs can interchange soft and hard tops, although there are some
issues when you try to mix model years.
Earle
"paulakn" <paulakn.22etbi@no-mx.carstalk.net> wrote in message
news:paulakn.22etbi@no-mx.carstalk.net...
>
> I'm new to the Jeep segment of 4X4's and i want to purchase one, but does
anyone know of i can interchange a soft top and a hard top? on either a 98'
or 97' TJ sport? thanks
>
>
> --
> paulakn
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> View this thread: http://www.carstalk.net/viewtopic-380942.html
>
> Send from http://www.carstalk.net
>
01-30-2006, 09:19 AM
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Re: Hard Top or Soft Top
The hard top is a pain in the neck to install, remove and store, unless you
have a barn with lots of unused space and a convenient beam to hang a hoist
from. In the yard to garage, it is always getting in the way. Other than
that, "all" TJs can interchange soft and hard tops, although there are some
issues when you try to mix model years.
Earle
"paulakn" <paulakn.22etbi@no-mx.carstalk.net> wrote in message
news:paulakn.22etbi@no-mx.carstalk.net...
>
> I'm new to the Jeep segment of 4X4's and i want to purchase one, but does
anyone know of i can interchange a soft top and a hard top? on either a 98'
or 97' TJ sport? thanks
>
>
> --
> paulakn
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> View this thread: http://www.carstalk.net/viewtopic-380942.html
>
> Send from http://www.carstalk.net
>
have a barn with lots of unused space and a convenient beam to hang a hoist
from. In the yard to garage, it is always getting in the way. Other than
that, "all" TJs can interchange soft and hard tops, although there are some
issues when you try to mix model years.
Earle
"paulakn" <paulakn.22etbi@no-mx.carstalk.net> wrote in message
news:paulakn.22etbi@no-mx.carstalk.net...
>
> I'm new to the Jeep segment of 4X4's and i want to purchase one, but does
anyone know of i can interchange a soft top and a hard top? on either a 98'
or 97' TJ sport? thanks
>
>
> --
> paulakn
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> View this thread: http://www.carstalk.net/viewtopic-380942.html
>
> Send from http://www.carstalk.net
>
02-04-2006, 01:22 PM
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Re: Hard Top or Soft Top
Yes, the tops are interchangeable. Some TJs come with a Dual Top Option,
both tops. The soft top can be raised or lowered whenever you want, but has
to be removed when the hard top is in use. The hard top takes two people to
remove, or you can buy or build a sling that can lift the top off for you
and hang it from the ceiling in your garage.
"paulakn" <paulakn.22etbi@no-mx.carstalk.net> wrote in message
news:paulakn.22etbi@no-mx.carstalk.net...
>
> I'm new to the Jeep segment of 4X4's and i want to purchase one, but does
> anyone know of i can interchange a soft top and a hard top? on either a
> 98' or 97' TJ sport? thanks
>
>
> --
> paulakn
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> View this thread: http://www.carstalk.net/viewtopic-380942.html
>
> Send from http://www.carstalk.net
>
both tops. The soft top can be raised or lowered whenever you want, but has
to be removed when the hard top is in use. The hard top takes two people to
remove, or you can buy or build a sling that can lift the top off for you
and hang it from the ceiling in your garage.
"paulakn" <paulakn.22etbi@no-mx.carstalk.net> wrote in message
news:paulakn.22etbi@no-mx.carstalk.net...
>
> I'm new to the Jeep segment of 4X4's and i want to purchase one, but does
> anyone know of i can interchange a soft top and a hard top? on either a
> 98' or 97' TJ sport? thanks
>
>
> --
> paulakn
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> View this thread: http://www.carstalk.net/viewtopic-380942.html
>
> Send from http://www.carstalk.net
>
02-04-2006, 01:22 PM
#18
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Re: Hard Top or Soft Top
Yes, the tops are interchangeable. Some TJs come with a Dual Top Option,
both tops. The soft top can be raised or lowered whenever you want, but has
to be removed when the hard top is in use. The hard top takes two people to
remove, or you can buy or build a sling that can lift the top off for you
and hang it from the ceiling in your garage.
"paulakn" <paulakn.22etbi@no-mx.carstalk.net> wrote in message
news:paulakn.22etbi@no-mx.carstalk.net...
>
> I'm new to the Jeep segment of 4X4's and i want to purchase one, but does
> anyone know of i can interchange a soft top and a hard top? on either a
> 98' or 97' TJ sport? thanks
>
>
> --
> paulakn
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> View this thread: http://www.carstalk.net/viewtopic-380942.html
>
> Send from http://www.carstalk.net
>
both tops. The soft top can be raised or lowered whenever you want, but has
to be removed when the hard top is in use. The hard top takes two people to
remove, or you can buy or build a sling that can lift the top off for you
and hang it from the ceiling in your garage.
"paulakn" <paulakn.22etbi@no-mx.carstalk.net> wrote in message
news:paulakn.22etbi@no-mx.carstalk.net...
>
> I'm new to the Jeep segment of 4X4's and i want to purchase one, but does
> anyone know of i can interchange a soft top and a hard top? on either a
> 98' or 97' TJ sport? thanks
>
>
> --
> paulakn
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> View this thread: http://www.carstalk.net/viewtopic-380942.html
>
> Send from http://www.carstalk.net
>
02-04-2006, 01:22 PM
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Re: Hard Top or Soft Top
Yes, the tops are interchangeable. Some TJs come with a Dual Top Option,
both tops. The soft top can be raised or lowered whenever you want, but has
to be removed when the hard top is in use. The hard top takes two people to
remove, or you can buy or build a sling that can lift the top off for you
and hang it from the ceiling in your garage.
"paulakn" <paulakn.22etbi@no-mx.carstalk.net> wrote in message
news:paulakn.22etbi@no-mx.carstalk.net...
>
> I'm new to the Jeep segment of 4X4's and i want to purchase one, but does
> anyone know of i can interchange a soft top and a hard top? on either a
> 98' or 97' TJ sport? thanks
>
>
> --
> paulakn
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> View this thread: http://www.carstalk.net/viewtopic-380942.html
>
> Send from http://www.carstalk.net
>
both tops. The soft top can be raised or lowered whenever you want, but has
to be removed when the hard top is in use. The hard top takes two people to
remove, or you can buy or build a sling that can lift the top off for you
and hang it from the ceiling in your garage.
"paulakn" <paulakn.22etbi@no-mx.carstalk.net> wrote in message
news:paulakn.22etbi@no-mx.carstalk.net...
>
> I'm new to the Jeep segment of 4X4's and i want to purchase one, but does
> anyone know of i can interchange a soft top and a hard top? on either a
> 98' or 97' TJ sport? thanks
>
>
> --
> paulakn
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> View this thread: http://www.carstalk.net/viewtopic-380942.html
>
> Send from http://www.carstalk.net
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02-04-2006, 01:22 PM
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Re: Hard Top or Soft Top
Some of us can go all year with no top ... <hehehe>
"jbjeep" <jbjeep@saw.net> wrote in message
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>I believe you are correct and some mods would be needed to run the newer
>tops. Many
> of us run part year hard and part year soft.
> -jenn
>
>
> On Sun, 29 Jan 2006 14:18:58 -0500, "Matt Macchiarolo"
> <matt@nospamplease.com> wrote:
>
>>>AFAIK tops are interchangeable from '97-'02, i think. Around '03 they
>>>went
>>>with a slightly different latch system, if I am correct.
>>>
>>>"paulakn" <paulakn.22etbi@no-mx.carstalk.net> wrote in message
>>>news:paulakn.22etbi@no-mx.carstalk.net...
>>>>
>>>> I'm new to the Jeep segment of 4X4's and i want to purchase one, but
>>>> does
>>>> anyone know of i can interchange a soft top and a hard top? on either a
>>>> 98' or 97' TJ sport? thanks
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> paulakn
>>>>
>>>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>>>> View this thread: http://www.carstalk.net/viewtopic-380942.html
>>>>
>>>> Send from http://www.carstalk.net
>>>>
>>>
"jbjeep" <jbjeep@saw.net> wrote in message
news:l8lqt1dojkbcpemhr7n3sun14gc8152cpq@4ax.com...
>I believe you are correct and some mods would be needed to run the newer
>tops. Many
> of us run part year hard and part year soft.
> -jenn
>
>
> On Sun, 29 Jan 2006 14:18:58 -0500, "Matt Macchiarolo"
> <matt@nospamplease.com> wrote:
>
>>>AFAIK tops are interchangeable from '97-'02, i think. Around '03 they
>>>went
>>>with a slightly different latch system, if I am correct.
>>>
>>>"paulakn" <paulakn.22etbi@no-mx.carstalk.net> wrote in message
>>>news:paulakn.22etbi@no-mx.carstalk.net...
>>>>
>>>> I'm new to the Jeep segment of 4X4's and i want to purchase one, but
>>>> does
>>>> anyone know of i can interchange a soft top and a hard top? on either a
>>>> 98' or 97' TJ sport? thanks
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> paulakn
>>>>
>>>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>>>> View this thread: http://www.carstalk.net/viewtopic-380942.html
>>>>
>>>> Send from http://www.carstalk.net
>>>>
>>>