So I know this topic has been beat up many times over the years on JeepForum.... So I will spare you guys the long details....
I have reviewed previous threads on the differences between Bestop brand Replace-A-Top's for Jeep TJ 97-02 (Model #79139-01) and Replace-A-Top's for Jeep TJ 02-06 (Model # 79141-35).
I am confused as many threads are contradicting what is said so I would like some clarity on the following so others out there and myself can make sure we don't make mistakes in purchasing a replacement top for our Jeep TJ's. (For anyone that asks I have a 2005 TJ - 4.0/6 Speed - Rocky Mountain Edition)
1. Rumor says: any year soft top frame fits any year jeep tub and rollbar mounting holes? - (P.S. I am not replacing my frame so I will have a 2005 frame to start with)
2. Rumor says: any year soft top (97-02 - Model #79139-01) and (02-06 (Model # 79141-35) will fit any year frame? Are tops interchangeable on any frame?
3. Rumor says: the window zipper configuration changes between (97-02 Model #79139-01) and (02-06 (Model # 79141-35) so windows are not interchangeable? (zippers changed from M/F to F/M)
4. Rumor says: soft tops from production year 2004 and before are sailcloth 4 ply and soft tops post production year 2004 are 3 ply? (More ply = thicker, sturdier, and more noise resistant)?
5. Rumor says: the roll bar thickness and header bar width were changed on Jeep production year models of 2004 and up? Therefore, a pre-2004 top (97-02 Model #79139-01) will be a tight fit on a on a 2004-2006 jeep
Can anyone please provide factual insight on these questions. I know there are many threads but after reviewing them all I found many posts to be contradictive. I have a 2005 Jeep Wrangler TJ and I am looking to put a Bestop Replace-A-Top (97-02 - Model #79139-0) with accompanying (97-02) tinted windows on my stock 2005 frame. Will this work adequately?
Thanks for the help!
I have reviewed previous threads on the differences between Bestop brand Replace-A-Top's for Jeep TJ 97-02 (Model #79139-01) and Replace-A-Top's for Jeep TJ 02-06 (Model # 79141-35).
I am confused as many threads are contradicting what is said so I would like some clarity on the following so others out there and myself can make sure we don't make mistakes in purchasing a replacement top for our Jeep TJ's. (For anyone that asks I have a 2005 TJ - 4.0/6 Speed - Rocky Mountain Edition)
1. Rumor says: any year soft top frame fits any year jeep tub and rollbar mounting holes? - (P.S. I am not replacing my frame so I will have a 2005 frame to start with)
2. Rumor says: any year soft top (97-02 - Model #79139-01) and (02-06 (Model # 79141-35) will fit any year frame? Are tops interchangeable on any frame?
3. Rumor says: the window zipper configuration changes between (97-02 Model #79139-01) and (02-06 (Model # 79141-35) so windows are not interchangeable? (zippers changed from M/F to F/M)
4. Rumor says: soft tops from production year 2004 and before are sailcloth 4 ply and soft tops post production year 2004 are 3 ply? (More ply = thicker, sturdier, and more noise resistant)?
5. Rumor says: the roll bar thickness and header bar width were changed on Jeep production year models of 2004 and up? Therefore, a pre-2004 top (97-02 Model #79139-01) will be a tight fit on a on a 2004-2006 jeep
Can anyone please provide factual insight on these questions. I know there are many threads but after reviewing them all I found many posts to be contradictive. I have a 2005 Jeep Wrangler TJ and I am looking to put a Bestop Replace-A-Top (97-02 - Model #79139-0) with accompanying (97-02) tinted windows on my stock 2005 frame. Will this work adequately?
Thanks for the help!