Differences in soft tops from year to year

Yeti342 · 10-03-2006, 07:31 PM

I am looking at getting a used soft top from an 04 TJ but was wondering if it would fit on my 97. In catalogs soft tops are being sold for either 97-02 or 03-06. Can anyone tell me what the differences are? Will a 2004 sailcloth softtop and frame fit on a 97?

Thanks

**Rocky529** · 10-03-2006, 07:36 PM

It will fit, as long as it includes the windows. You can not use the windows from your '97 on the new '04 top because the male/female zipper ends changed. As long as it is the complete top including the windows.

merdas · 10-03-2006, 08:02 PM

I am not sure about differences but I just installed soft top off 2004 Rubicon onto my 1997 TJ and it fits perfect. New frame and fabric, it all fits like a glove.

SecondTJ · 10-03-2006, 11:22 PM

i just bought a 03 for my 00. ive been told it will fit fine

10-03-2006, 08:02 PM	#3
merdas Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Palos Heights, IL. Posts: 153 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	I am not sure about differences but I just installed soft top off 2004 Rubicon onto my 1997 TJ and it fits perfect. New frame and fabric, it all fits like a glove. __________________ 97 TJ 4" Full Traction long arm lift 1" MML 1" BL Procomp 15x8 35" BFG MT Front D30 with ARB Rear D44 with ARB Tera 4:1 Tera rear disc conversion T-Max 9500 winch LOD rear bumper/tire carrier Currie HD steering setup Electric fan