Step by step Video tutorial on how to replace your broken or torn factory top with a brand new quadratop from quadratec.com on a 97-06 jeep wrangler TJ. Top link:www.quadratec.c... #jeeptj #softtop #diy
1st time Jeep owner 03, and 1st time putting on a new top and no clue how to do it. This is a simple straight to the point video of how to remove and install. Took me know time at all. Thanks.
Its funny that after 5 years I've switched hardtops, soft top, bikini top and ended up grabbing a mint oem jeep soft this year. The quality of the original top is second to none. They are just hard to come by in nice condition these days. Love your instructions. Can use this video for many top swaps. Cheers mate. 🍻
That was great . The top has only been down maybe ten time in 17 years.But the windows have been out a lot. Now it’s rear window zipper replacement time . Thanks for the video and how to remove instructions.😎🖖
Thanks Kyle Svt for recommending this top and teaching me all the tricks of install. I bought one and now My TJ looks great and is alot more weather proof. Totally Satisfied with this purchase. Good looking out Kyle👍👍👍
Holy COW!!! The wife and I tried to install our new top (black) today, and what a nightmare 😂... Gonna try to finish up tomorrow, but the thing doesn't seem to fit. Checked your video to see just maybe we missed a step, and nope. Round two set for tomorrow...great video brother!
I appreciate the vids man,been watching your Jeep info vids lately. I'm a Stang guy too but the Jeep stuff is new. My wife has been wanting a Jeep since the 90s and we have been really talking about it the last few years. We are really looking now so I find your vids very helpful. We found a really nice one yesterday but it has a rip in the back window. I was amazed that a new soft top only cost 200 bucks yet you see so many for sale with nasty original tops. Hopefully we can make a deal on the one we are liking, dealer was closed yesterday by the time we found it.
@@KyleSVT Just put the new top on. It looks great. The only bump in the road was the fire extinguisher triggered while I was getting the old top off. Messy. Don't recommend that. But. New one's on and it looks great.
mine was like $400 from quadratec - quadra top seemed thicker material for the canvas tinted windows installed 3 yrs ago 06-x best money ever spent i too live in the heavy snowbelt
I purchased a new soft top for my Jeep wrangler through Extreme Terrain. The 4th time I went to put the top back up two zippers broke. I contacted them about the warranty and they said to send them pictures proving it was broken. I did that and they showed it was clearly broken. They would not send me a replacement until they received the broken one back. Then I was told the replacement would ship "as soon as" they see movement with the return. Meaning my vehicle had to be left exposed to and driven in the weather and rain. Once I sent the return I contacted them with the tracking information and was told now it would take two days before the replacement would ship. This is a terrible company.
Hey Kyle great videos. I love how detailed they are. I recently installed a new quadratec sailcloth top on my 2002 Wrangler. I noticed in the video it looked like you had a very easy time with the installation, mine seemed a lot tighter and a lot more difficult to put on. Admittedly it wasn’t very warm when I put it on, 60s or 70s in temperature. did you notice the top you put on gets easier to put up and down as time goes on? Maybe after a week or two?
plsssss, I have lost the screws that bolt the front part of the soft top to the bow, what size are those? There are 2 types, 2 screws of the same size for the edges and the rest that go across... Thanks for any help... Great video btw :-)
it looks that this might be the screw kit... www.justjeeps.com/soft-tops-hardware-kits-parts/omix-ada-soft-top-header-screw-set-for-1997-06-jeep-wrangler-tj.html I am not sure about the 2 ones on the sides... are these the 2 aluminum ones? there is also a tiny screw in that kit as well, not sure where it goes.... Thank you again!
When installing the screws for the first step, the top itself has slots that align with the holes, but, the slot is about `1/4" long. How do you know exactly where to drill the hole thru the canvas to line up with the hole in the Jeep frame?
My header bar is different it clamps down with 2 bolts how do I get a header bar like yours and can I use it on a style soft top the clips into the channel of the current header bar
hey this is an old video so who knows if you will see this, i’ve got an old 97 keep wrangler and the process of putting the first hooks into place to close the top are sooooooo difficult. It was manageable when i had my dad help me but it’s become impossible to put back in. The top is old so i ordered a new one. The issue is when the whole top swings downs, it seems out of line. It doesn’t align correctly so you have to shove it so hard and try to get the hooks in that will barely reach. Maybe a new top will be looser since it is the original. Do you think a new top isn’t the issue tho?
Kyle, my bow straps have frayed and one is off. Replacing them with OMIX straps from Rugged Ridge. What’s the best way to remove the rivets holding on the existing straps?
Question, help appreciated. We have a 1997 Jeep TJ with a soft top but it does NOT have the hardware/frame like shown in this and other videos and doesn't look like it ever had that. The soft top just fits over the rollbar. Can anyone point me to a video that shows how to install a replacement soft top in our situation? Thanks for any and all help!
Really helpful video. Showing how to attach the top to the front bow helped a great deal. Off topic . Does theJeep shown have a lift kit and what size tires . Thanks
Nice. Why did you change the top? It was a cheap one? I bought a cheap on amazon. And its a nightmare😢😢😢 extremely too tight and hard. The zipper broke and i past 3 hours trying to repair it... and the material looks like your old one. Hahaha
What do you do if you just ordered/received one, and it's cold for the forseeable 10-day weathercast? I'm in North Texas but it's supposed to not get above 55F. I don't want to wait if possible. Thx!
I just got a jeep and i’m planning on taking the soft top off for the summer. Can you drive with the soft stop just folded back the way you had it before unscrewing the header? or would you advise against it?
Kyle, hey need some advice please, just bought a 2002 jeep wrangler sport, 2dr steel doors,solf top, ok problem is,solf top that's on don't fix right,their's no door surrounds for one, and cover of doors gap buy windshield mess, ok need help buying new top for it,not sure what one to get, want to get top and hardware together so I know it belongs together, not sure what to buy, thanks in advance, Donnie
Rear zipper on mine is messed up, so the teeth separated so theres a hole, I cant figure out if I need to replace just the back window or the whole soft top
if the holes are in the top zipper then you probably need a new top. If the holes are in the window zipper just get a new window. I would try cleaning and lubricating the zipper and see if that helps th-cam.com/video/DX2LYheWGIY/w-d-xo.html
No tints? I'm thinking of doing the rampage top with the frame. Have you heard anything about that one? I have a red TJ as well but wanna go with the spice color.
So this soft top was the replacement soft top thats only 300? I read reviews saying it’s kinda cheap but since you had for awhile I wanna know how it is
KyleSVT update : it’s from the rubber gasket above the windshield. It was worn down incorrectly from the previous soft top . None the less, thanks for the video man . Love watching everything you put up
@@Bret02 For me if I were to get an aftermarket one I would get as close to stock thickness as possible. But if your on a budget this is a great option.
I have a stupid question.Can you just open the roof without removing the windows?I mean like a convertible?Just to have the sun while driving in the fron seats?
So I need a new top and it says I can buy a replacement top without “bow assembly” so that basically just the metal part that hold the top? So I could spend $600 on a replacement top and not have to buy a complete replacement for like $1,000
Hi there, any idea what size the screws are? I bought a Jeep without the soft top and no screws. I managed to buy Y a new soft top but it doesn’t come with screws... any idea about screw size.
@@KyleSVT I have an 05 TJ with 2020 Jeep Overland 18-in rims on it 33 in tires. It is Stone White and has a three and a half inch Zone off-road lift. Do you have a suggestion for a long arm upgrade?
Hey man, wondering where I can get those screws to secure the soft top to the headers? Sadly mine didnt have the factory screws. Any options or maybe size or the screws so I can get them? Thank you in advance.
Well thanks, but too late since I installed the top before I wrote the comment! I got the window in but it took some patience, and cursing. The video was very helpful, way to go!
+Kyle Jones basically use one hand to grab and pull down at the back of the jeep top (third bow) and use the other hand to zip the window in. It helps the zipper zip the window in by pulling the teeth of the zipper closer together
@@KyleSVT thanks for the reply! Any extra noise compared to oem? Or extra flapping on "roof" area after time? Need a new top and debating if this material would hold up. Thanks
Me and my dad are having a big argument on if you need the little bars in the back for the top to work correctly. My stance is I don’t think it matters his stance is I’m a sorry piece of shit. Idk help is appreciated
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A video without snow on the ground. Nice tutorial, thank you.
1st time Jeep owner 03, and 1st time putting on a new top and no clue how to do it. This is a simple straight to the point video of how to remove and install. Took me know time at all. Thanks.
thank u for posting this. Done in 45 mins just before it rained!
Thanks for watching
Easy. It took me 45 minutes to get the new top on from start to finish.
Great video. Between my son and I we wrapped up the install in about 45 minutes. Looked at other video's and nothing compared. Good job!!!
Thanks Ken!
Its funny that after 5 years I've switched hardtops, soft top, bikini top and ended up grabbing a mint oem jeep soft this year. The quality of the original top is second to none. They are just hard to come by in nice condition these days. Love your instructions. Can use this video for many top swaps. Cheers mate. 🍻
Took me 3 hours to install not exactly the easiest. But your vid helped sooooo much thx for posting
Best video out on how to replace on older jeep soft top! Thank you! Did it myself! Great job!
Thank you! Glad I could help
I’m so excited I get a new soft top this Christmas !!
I JUST FINISHED INSTALLING MINE!!! TOOK FOREVER BUT I DID IT ALL BY MYSELF!!!!
nice work!
@@KyleSVT I could've never done it without you, thank you so much!!
Just watched the video. Looks much easier/understandable than the Bestop video I saw. Thanks.
Thank you!
That was great . The top has only been down maybe ten time in 17 years.But the windows have been out a lot. Now it’s rear window zipper replacement time . Thanks for the video and how to remove instructions.😎🖖
ditto...darn zippers
So easy to follow. Thanks for some easy instructions. Now to give it a go myself.
Good to hear! Good luck with the install! Feel free to ask any questions if you need help.
Awesome job!! This is the only video that actually showed me how to do it!!
Thank you!
Thanks Kyle Svt for recommending this top and teaching me all the tricks of install. I bought one and now My TJ looks great and is alot more weather proof. Totally Satisfied with this purchase. Good looking out Kyle👍👍👍
Thanks for watching! Glad the video helped!
Holy COW!!! The wife and I tried to install our new top (black) today, and what a nightmare 😂... Gonna try to finish up tomorrow, but the thing doesn't seem to fit. Checked your video to see just maybe we missed a step, and nope. Round two set for tomorrow...great video brother!
Thanks Gene! Yea needs to be quite warm out to get that top to stretch out
Awesome video I’m about to replace my old top and your video really helped me out
Thanks
I appreciate the vids man,been watching your Jeep info vids lately. I'm a Stang guy too but the Jeep stuff is new. My wife has been wanting a Jeep since the 90s and we have been really talking about it the last few years. We are really looking now so I find your vids very helpful. We found a really nice one yesterday but it has a rip in the back window. I was amazed that a new soft top only cost 200 bucks yet you see so many for sale with nasty original tops. Hopefully we can make a deal on the one we are liking, dealer was closed yesterday by the time we found it.
Thanks for the support! You guys are gonna love a Jeep!
Great fixing to put my new one on in this cold weather
I would wait if you can
Thank you for the video, it really helped me out. Especially doing the install by myself and for the first time.
Glad I could help!
This video was great! Saved me a ton of time and aggravation! It shows some really good tricks I would not have thought of.
Thanks! Glad it helped!
Thanks for this. I had a pretty good idea what to expect but it's really helpful to see someone actually do it. Nice video.
Thanks! Glad i could help!
@@KyleSVT Just put the new top on. It looks great.
The only bump in the road was the fire extinguisher triggered while I was getting the old top off. Messy. Don't recommend that.
But. New one's on and it looks great.
@@StewartWood1963 awesome to hear!
That's a lovely looking TJ!
mine was like $400 from quadratec - quadra top seemed thicker material for the canvas tinted windows installed 3 yrs ago 06-x best money ever spent i too live in the heavy snowbelt
Thanks for the video. It sure made the job so smoothly!!
Thanks for this! Straight to the point. 👍🏼
Excellent! Thanks for the video, my Jeep didn’t come with a top, only a frame.
Very good video. Even better than bestops website video. Thank you.
Thank you!
This video was so helpful thank you!!
no problem brandon! Thanks for watching it!
Great video! Tackling mine this weekend.
Thanks Jeffrey!
I purchased a new soft top for my Jeep wrangler through Extreme Terrain. The 4th time I went to put the top back up two zippers broke. I contacted them about the warranty and they said to send them pictures proving it was broken. I did that and they showed it was clearly broken. They would not send me a replacement until they received the broken one back. Then I was told the replacement would ship "as soon as" they see movement with the return. Meaning my vehicle had to be left exposed to and driven in the weather and rain. Once I sent the return I contacted them with the tracking information and was told now it would take two days before the replacement would ship. This is a terrible company.
You were very very helpful. I have a 99 Sahara and this is the second replacement top . It was nice to be able to refer to this video . Thanks!
Thank you!
Hey Kyle great videos. I love how detailed they are. I recently installed a new quadratec sailcloth top on my 2002 Wrangler. I noticed in the video it looked like you had a very easy time with the installation, mine seemed a lot tighter and a lot more difficult to put on. Admittedly it wasn’t very warm when I put it on, 60s or 70s in temperature. did you notice the top you put on gets easier to put up and down as time goes on? Maybe after a week or two?
Yea the key is to get the top nice and hot for the install. Makes it much easier. This top was always easy to put up and down.
Great vid thanks, well explained in a good time frame.
Thanks Shem!
Looking at the 4Runner in the background, like, noice
yayayay
plsssss, I have lost the screws that bolt the front part of the soft top to the bow, what size are those? There are 2 types, 2 screws of the same size for the edges and the rest that go across... Thanks for any help... Great video btw :-)
Thanks! Dang dude. I don't know the size but I would look for a top hardware screw kit and see if those are out there
it looks that this might be the screw kit... www.justjeeps.com/soft-tops-hardware-kits-parts/omix-ada-soft-top-header-screw-set-for-1997-06-jeep-wrangler-tj.html
I am not sure about the 2 ones on the sides... are these the 2 aluminum ones? there is also a tiny screw in that kit as well, not sure where it goes.... Thank you again!
That kit looks correct
Bless this reply, saved me from ruining my soft top hardware!!
When installing the screws for the first step, the top itself has slots that align with the holes, but, the slot is about `1/4" long. How do you know exactly where to drill the hole thru the canvas to line up with the hole in the Jeep frame?
Thanks Dude, greets from Germany !
Jeep Love
+Lusor_Solo Thanks brother!
Very east to follow video. Great job.
Thank you!
Do you have a video of how to install the frame for the top? I had a hard top and I’m trying to install the frame by myself
I do not sorry
My header bar is different it clamps down with 2 bolts how do I get a header bar like yours and can I use it on a style soft top the clips into the channel of the current header bar
hey this is an old video so who knows if you will see this, i’ve got an old 97 keep wrangler and the process of putting the first hooks into place to close the top are sooooooo difficult. It was manageable when i had my dad help me but it’s become impossible to put back in. The top is old so i ordered a new one. The issue is when the whole top swings downs, it seems out of line. It doesn’t align correctly so you have to shove it so hard and try to get the hooks in that will barely reach. Maybe a new top will be looser since it is the original. Do you think a new top isn’t the issue tho?
I would check all of the bows and metal parts of the top and make sure they are not bent or snagging on anything
Very helpful. Much appreciated.
Glad It helped!
Kyle, my bow straps have frayed and one is off. Replacing them with OMIX straps from Rugged Ridge. What’s the best way to remove the rivets holding on the existing straps?
Send me a email of a picture of what your talking about info.kylesvt@gmail.com
Question, help appreciated. We have a 1997 Jeep TJ with a soft top but it does NOT have the hardware/frame like shown in this and other videos and doesn't look like it ever had that. The soft top just fits over the rollbar. Can anyone point me to a video that shows how to install a replacement soft top in our situation? Thanks for any and all help!
Really helpful video. Showing how to attach the top to the front bow helped a great deal. Off topic . Does theJeep shown have a lift kit and what size tires . Thanks
Thanks! Jeep is stock suspension and tires are 255/70/18
Nice. Why did you change the top? It was a cheap one? I bought a cheap on amazon. And its a nightmare😢😢😢 extremely too tight and hard. The zipper broke and i past 3 hours trying to repair it... and the material looks like your old one. Hahaha
What do you do if you just ordered/received one, and it's cold for the forseeable 10-day weathercast? I'm in North Texas but it's supposed to not get above 55F. I don't want to wait if possible. Thx!
I would wait till its warm and sunny. You really want the top pliable for the install to go well
I only take off my sides and back.. that things rugged to put back on. I went tan with mine
I just got a jeep and i’m planning on taking the soft top off for the summer. Can you drive with the soft stop just folded back the way you had it before unscrewing the header? or would you advise against it?
Congrats on your Jeep! Here is a video on how to take the top down th-cam.com/video/mIvCZC4wWPs/w-d-xo.html
Kyle, hey need some advice please, just bought a 2002 jeep wrangler sport, 2dr steel doors,solf top, ok problem is,solf top that's on don't fix right,their's no door surrounds for one, and cover of doors gap buy windshield mess, ok need help buying new top for it,not sure what one to get, want to get top and hardware together so I know it belongs together, not sure what to buy, thanks in advance, Donnie
Hey Donnie. I would recommend anything from bestop. Think they sell a kit with the top and hardware
Looks simple
Thanks
Thanks for watching
I need a new top for my Jeep so Christmas Day is my birthday so is on my wishlist.
Rear zipper on mine is messed up, so the teeth separated so theres a hole, I cant figure out if I need to replace just the back window or the whole soft top
if the holes are in the top zipper then you probably need a new top. If the holes are in the window zipper just get a new window. I would try cleaning and lubricating the zipper and see if that helps th-cam.com/video/DX2LYheWGIY/w-d-xo.html
No tints? I'm thinking of doing the rampage top with the frame. Have you heard anything about that one? I have a red TJ as well but wanna go with the spice color.
I have not heard much on that top. I would get a top that is as close to the factory thickness as possible
Thank you for your help. Easy to understand
Thanks for watching!
Do you have a video on running wires thru your firewall on your TJ?
I do not. Have not had to do that yet
@@KyleSVT I am wanting to run wires for more lights on my LJ. Enjoy your videos learned a lot. You do a good job
Thank you Jeff!
Thank you so much!
No problem glad I could help
Do you have to drill new holes in the header
@3:39
great video
Thanks Ryan!
Excellent video.... thanks........
Cthusker thanks for watching
hi, can I have the part number for the replacement soft top??? i need it for an LJ thanks a lot nice vid
The part number will be different for an LJ
So this soft top was the replacement soft top thats only 300? I read reviews saying it’s kinda cheap but since you had for awhile I wanna know how it is
It's held up great! It's a little noisy bc its thinner than factory top but quality is great.
What is that easy latches for on the windsheild to disconnect the soft top
not sure what your mean
I followed everything you did but still ended up with the center next to the windshield looks like it has a gap in it . Can’t get rid of it
That's weird. Maybe let it sit in the sun and try pulling it back more
KyleSVT update : it’s from the rubber gasket above the windshield. It was worn down incorrectly from the previous soft top . None the less, thanks for the video man . Love watching everything you put up
Thanks brother!
Quick question, how is the quality of the quadratop compared to the original and how is it holding up?
It is definitely thinner than the factory one but has held up just fine under pretty rough conditions.
@@KyleSVT thanks I'm trying to decide if I want to go all out and buy the bestop or save the money
@@Bret02 For me if I were to get an aftermarket one I would get as close to stock thickness as possible. But if your on a budget this is a great option.
Well this video will be helpful soon haha
Nice dude!
Those wheels and tires you have I know you have to buy the wheel adaptor to install them did you need any lift to get them to clear the jeep?
+Brett Sweitzer nope didn't have to lift it at all just needed the adaptor/spacer
Thanks I have the same pair in my storage unit. Any issue with rubbing or anything?
+Brett Sweitzer they will rub a little on the control arm if you crank the wheel to full lock so just avoid that lol
What’s the clipy part thing called??
I just got a replacement soft top for my ‘98 wrangler but I don’t have that part
Got a time stamp?
KyleSVT what’s that
a time in the video of what ur talking about
I have a stupid question.Can you just open the roof without removing the windows?I mean like a convertible?Just to have the sun while driving in the fron seats?
+Alberto1978 that's not a stupid question. You can't do that with the factory top but they do sell aftermarket ones that allow you to do that
thank you can you please tell which model can open like that?
thank you you're very kind.I wonder why jeep original doesn't do that
+Alberto1978 anytime brother!
So I need a new top and it says I can buy a replacement top without “bow assembly” so that basically just the metal part that hold the top? So I could spend $600 on a replacement top and not have to buy a complete replacement for like $1,000
Yea the bow assembly is all the metal bows
KyleSVT thank you!!! That helps a lot!!
no problem!
Hi there, any idea what size the screws are? I bought a Jeep without the soft top and no screws. I managed to buy
Y a new soft top but it doesn’t come with screws... any idea about screw size.
Hmm I don't know the size but I would check the jeep forums I'm sure someone has asked that before and maybe they can help you :)
thanks...great video..very helpful...
I really like the video it was wonderfully informative but I think you need better power tools my friend LOL
hahah thank you! Yes I have since upgraded
@@KyleSVT I have an 05 TJ with 2020 Jeep Overland 18-in rims on it 33 in tires. It is Stone White and has a three and a half inch Zone off-road lift. Do you have a suggestion for a long arm upgrade?
Core 4x4 seems to make decent control arms. I havnt done much research on control arms tho
Hey man, wondering where I can get those screws to secure the soft top to the headers? Sadly mine didnt have the factory screws. Any options or maybe size or the screws so I can get them? Thank you in advance.
Hmm I would check on quadratec's website for those
@@KyleSVT thank you soo much!
no problem bro!
Can I ask which top you used from quadratec? tks
I have a link to it in the video description 👍
are you reading the cue cards? I understand they are important.? well depends on your location apparently how important it is.
nope no cue cards
Did your original top have more screws on the header than the aftermarket top?
+Alexander Perez nope
KyleSVT hey what rimss you using there?
+brian martinez hey man. They are 18inch wheels of a 2011 wrangler Sahara
Do you also have a hard time zipping the rear window?
+americanchallenger yes I do. The best way to do it is to lightly tug down on the 3rd bow and then zip the window in
Well thanks, but too late since I installed the top before I wrote the comment! I got the window in but it took some patience, and cursing. The video was very helpful, way to go!
+americanchallenger awesome! Glad it helped you!
KyleSVT I don't understand what you mean by pulling on the 3rd bow helping you zip the rear window.
+Kyle Jones basically use one hand to grab and pull down at the back of the jeep top (third bow) and use the other hand to zip the window in. It helps the zipper zip the window in by pulling the teeth of the zipper closer together
Where did you get your tires?
Tire Rack
Those are the exact rims and tires I have on my Jeep Wrangler 98
Very cool!
This exact body style is what years?
2001
@@KyleSVT Thank you. 2001 to what year? Haha.
97-06
How has the top held up?
Excellent!
@@KyleSVT thanks for the reply! Any extra noise compared to oem? Or extra flapping on "roof" area after time? Need a new top and debating if this material would hold up. Thanks
No problem! Its louder than oem top bc its much thinner. I would get as thick of top as possible if you can afford it
@@KyleSVT Thanks!
what the size of the tires in this video?
255/70R18
You totally didnt do the back window and bar...
Me and my dad are having a big argument on if you need the little bars in the back for the top to work correctly. My stance is I don’t think it matters his stance is I’m a sorry piece of shit. Idk help is appreciated
little bars?