Checked on Feb 27th 2024, they don't seem to have a version 2 in the works but you can sign up for updates on the website for new products. Like most, I am in the "not buying one that doesn't fold completely back" group. I'd already concede on the slant looking pretty ugly but dealing with it. Shame because I love my Bestop I have on my Jeep.
I really hate this design that it does not fold down and canceling it from my Bronco order. I just want a simple top the goes all the way up, or all the way down. If I am ever start hauling vampires in the back seat and want the open parachute option, which I am sure is great on the interstate, then I would buy this top that only folds down into a bundle up on the upper roll bars
Can all the padding that is added stay there when you put the hard top back on? How long does it take to take the soft top off so you can put the hard top back on?
8 months and still no one has answered your question. I'm only commenting to say I was going to ask the same exact question. I wish I had an answer. My guess and this is a complete guess; is that you would have to remove most of the hardware to switch back to the hard top. If that is the case then I might not get it even though I really want it. But being in Minnesota I would definitely want to switch back to the hard top for winter.
@@mawage666 I was told the actual installation takes about 5hrs the first time around, and 2hrs to get the vehicle back to hard top configuration, but I can only assume the weatherstripping and whatnot stays because that would be ridiculous if you had to remove and install it every time you wanted to swap. You'd need rolls of the stuff on the shelf for it to be worth changing the tops around. I'm right there with you man, I'd love to have this top over OEM, but it really is a shame that so much hardware has to be swapped out between the two tops. Seems like every aspect of the vehicle got way more complicated to tinker with when I got into a Bronco compared to the Jeeps and Blazers that came before it.
Looks good. Suggestions for V2. Less slant on the rear window. Glass window option. Considering that it does not fold all the way down to the spare tire, no reason to not offer glass as none of the windows will need to ever fold during operation. Perhaps a way to re0use the original back glass as it just bolts onto the factory rear cap, thus retaining factory wiper/defrost.
Ok great !!!! Now what’s the DETAILS for adding back the MIC-hard top ??? What stays ? What needs to be removed, fast process? Not worth it ? Details for those ppl who like to change during the seasons…..please advise! But overall the top looks beautiful!!!!
Does it really matter? As the fabrics get thicker with padding and the hardware becomes more and more complex and tool free, you end up with a huge bulk of folded fabric and hardware at the rear, obstructing the view. Perhaps it is better this way. Look at the soft tops from the JK onwards. These vehicles where never designed to be truly convertible. The closest to that was the factory top of the TJ that folded almost entirely in the tub (Bestop even made a tonneau cover for that). But the top was far simpler and the top tiny compared to today's off roaders. The main question in my opinion is whether the hardtop can be fitted again for the winter without having to remove and replace all this padding.
@@michailangelopoulos5602 so I deal with that problem on my JL by simply wrapping two bungee cords around the top when folded down - done that on all my jeeps and the view is fine. This design not only looks whack, my guess is it makes more noise than if the top went all the way down.
@@corrhall1 I hated this option first but honestly I'm happy with this top. It's really well made and I usually run this as a bimini anyway due to black leather seats.
@Bestop, looks great! I will be ordering mine soon! Have you identified what hardware can stay on when the hardtop is reinstalled? I've had your products for years, but I do like to still use my hard tops in the winter months. Keeps my Bestops nicer, longer.
For the next version, please, please, PLEASE make a top that folds all the way back like the 4 door does, like the 2 door wrangler does. I think it is a HUGE mistake not to have that feature on the 2 door bronco. Pretty pelase????? :)
You can put the Hardtop back on in the Winter months, yes, the blackouts are to protect the paint and top of the body, we haven't received feedback on them getting ruined.
What kind of QA department do you guys have? Received the top today MISSING the gaskets (J rail seal) according to the instructions. 10 days to get new ones shipped out. What a joke. All this $3000 cdn. Honestly expected better.
Is it possible to buy the c-channel that the top of the quarter windows and the bottom of the rear window slide into? I want to make a place to hang them when not in use in my garage.
Looks great on the Bronco. Definitely worthy of consideration. Now I just need my Bronco to show up! How long did it take for this installation? Is there any way to do this by yourself or do you need an assistant?
At 6:05 my OCD was screaming! How dare you leave wrinkles in the sticker let alone not go around those bolts as perfect as possible. Bestop, you have a great product. Be the perfection that your products deserve and don’t allow videos to be less than…ever.
That top looks excellent when closed...But I would remove the table saw looking tubing out of the design except for cross member support...and have the fabric roll on it self like a pick up bed...it would look alot cleaner...Than that big baby stroller shade with the tubing exposed...hanging up while driving...just my opinion...
I love this. Got mine. How about a video how to remove it and put the hardtop back on! C'mon!!!
Great video made installation very easy and quick
First time installing of a 2 door took me about 4 hrs but had a great time doing it.
Checked on Feb 27th 2024, they don't seem to have a version 2 in the works but you can sign up for updates on the website for new products. Like most, I am in the "not buying one that doesn't fold completely back" group. I'd already concede on the slant looking pretty ugly but dealing with it. Shame because I love my Bestop I have on my Jeep.
Love the Trektop on my JLU and watching you guys work on the Bronco is great! Keep up the good work.
That was easy, now show us how to put the hard top back on so we can use the hard top in the winter and the soft top in the summer.
100% agree! I just ordered this and I’m now realizing that this is going to be a process to get the hard top back on for these Rochester NY winters.
This gentleman put together a great video for that
czcams.com/video/Tc58t1gCWcY/video.html
@@erikhoppin Great video reference to do that
czcams.com/video/Tc58t1gCWcY/video.html
I really hate this design that it does not fold down and canceling it from my Bronco order. I just want a simple top the goes all the way up, or all the way down. If I am ever start hauling vampires in the back seat and want the open parachute option, which I am sure is great on the interstate, then I would buy this top that only folds down into a bundle up on the upper roll bars
Can all the padding that is added stay there when you put the hard top back on? How long does it take to take the soft top off so you can put the hard top back on?
8 months and still no one has answered your question. I'm only commenting to say I was going to ask the same exact question. I wish I had an answer. My guess and this is a complete guess; is that you would have to remove most of the hardware to switch back to the hard top. If that is the case then I might not get it even though I really want it. But being in Minnesota I would definitely want to switch back to the hard top for winter.
@@mawage666 I was told the actual installation takes about 5hrs the first time around, and 2hrs to get the vehicle back to hard top configuration, but I can only assume the weatherstripping and whatnot stays because that would be ridiculous if you had to remove and install it every time you wanted to swap. You'd need rolls of the stuff on the shelf for it to be worth changing the tops around. I'm right there with you man, I'd love to have this top over OEM, but it really is a shame that so much hardware has to be swapped out between the two tops. Seems like every aspect of the vehicle got way more complicated to tinker with when I got into a Bronco compared to the Jeeps and Blazers that came before it.
Great video reference on how to do that
czcams.com/video/Tc58t1gCWcY/video.html
I was hoping for a soft-top for the 2-door Bronco. This looks promising. I want to see this in more videos so I feel confident
Looks good. Suggestions for V2. Less slant on the rear window. Glass window option. Considering that it does not fold all the way down to the spare tire, no reason to not offer glass as none of the windows will need to ever fold during operation. Perhaps a way to re0use the original back glass as it just bolts onto the factory rear cap, thus retaining factory wiper/defrost.
That’s actually some pretty good ideas!
Ok great !!!! Now what’s the DETAILS for adding back the MIC-hard top ???
What stays ? What needs to be removed, fast process? Not worth it ?
Details for those ppl who like to change during the seasons…..please advise! But overall the top looks beautiful!!!!
So the top doesn’t go all the way down like a convertible?
that's what bums me out too. big time.
Does it really matter? As the fabrics get thicker with padding and the hardware becomes more and more complex and tool free, you end up with a huge bulk of folded fabric and hardware at the rear, obstructing the view. Perhaps it is better this way. Look at the soft tops from the JK onwards. These vehicles where never designed to be truly convertible.
The closest to that was the factory top of the TJ that folded almost entirely in the tub (Bestop even made a tonneau cover for that). But the top was far simpler and the top tiny compared to today's off roaders.
The main question in my opinion is whether the hardtop can be fitted again for the winter without having to remove and replace all this padding.
@@corrhall1 same, id like a softop but I hate that this doesn't fold all the way down like the 4 doors
@@michailangelopoulos5602 so I deal with that problem on my JL by simply wrapping two bungee cords around the top when folded down - done that on all my jeeps and the view is fine. This design not only looks whack, my guess is it makes more noise than if the top went all the way down.
@@corrhall1 I hated this option first but honestly I'm happy with this top. It's really well made and I usually run this as a bimini anyway due to black leather seats.
Besttop! please give us one in off white with clear windows that goes all the way down
Will the factory hard top still fit if reinstalling for winter? Over the soft rubber/foam tubbing?
@Bestop, looks great! I will be ordering mine soon! Have you identified what hardware can stay on when the hardtop is reinstalled? I've had your products for years, but I do like to still use my hard tops in the winter months. Keeps my Bestops nicer, longer.
For the next version, please, please, PLEASE make a top that folds all the way back like the 4 door does, like the 2 door wrangler does. I think it is a HUGE mistake not to have that feature on the 2 door bronco. Pretty pelase????? :)
I'm not sure of the plans for the 2 door Bronco however I will definitely share your feedback with the team!
Can I put the hardtop back on in the winter months or will the adhesive blackouts get ruined if I leave them installed?
You can put the Hardtop back on in the Winter months, yes, the blackouts are to protect the paint and top of the body, we haven't received feedback on them getting ruined.
What kind of QA department do you guys have? Received the top today MISSING the gaskets (J rail seal) according to the instructions. 10 days to get new ones shipped out.
What a joke.
All this $3000 cdn.
Honestly expected better.
Is it possible to buy the c-channel that the top of the quarter windows and the bottom of the rear window slide into? I want to make a place to hang them when not in use in my garage.
Looks great on the Bronco. Definitely worthy of consideration. Now I just need my Bronco to show up! How long did it take for this installation? Is there any way to do this by yourself or do you need an assistant?
At 6:05 my OCD was screaming! How dare you leave wrinkles in the sticker let alone not go around those bolts as perfect as possible.
Bestop, you have a great product. Be the perfection that your products deserve and don’t allow videos to be less than…ever.
That top looks excellent when closed...But I would remove the table saw looking tubing out of the design except for cross member support...and have the fabric roll on it self like a pick up bed...it would look alot cleaner...Than that big baby stroller shade with the tubing exposed...hanging up while driving...just my opinion...
Are the necessary tools included? Mine didn’t come with any
How tall is the Sasquatch 2dr with the soft open all the way? Wanna know if I can pull in my garage with top open.
About 84 inches
@@stuartbryan3805 I guess I need a lift kit for my garage 🤣