How To Remove the Hardtop from 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL
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Part of what makes a Wrangler a Wrangler, is being able to take the top off. Today in the Quadratec Academy, we'll show you how to remove the hardtop from a 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL. Of course the soft top is easy to put up and down, but even if your Jeep has a hardtop, taking it off is easy.
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That cart is the real hero of the story.
The freedom panels are so much lighter on the JL!
Thanks for the video Quadratec!
Solid video, ty. The thumbnail cracked me up. 🤣 . Work it boy, work it.
Thanks! 😂
Please make a video on installing the Mopar JL Hardtop Wiring Kit!
YOU ROCK! Thank you so much for this. Who knew there was storage underneath for the bolts?!!
Thanks and You're Welcome!
I replaced all the interior bolts with thumb screw bolts, so much easier than a ratchet
Robert Clifford good idea
Only thing about Texas is you take it off on a sunny day and no rain in the forecast and then the next day it rains hard. Thats Texas weather here
Not to mention you fry yourself in 100º temps on a regular basis. No thanks.
Why does everyone think their local weather is unique?
How about a video on re-installing your hardtop (properly) with the Jeep tool kit? I doubt that little wrench in there is a torque wrench of any kind (and I'd like the bolts to be properly tightened as I imagine the manual specifies).
Just bought one today 😍
Congrats! enjoy your new Jeep!
how do you like it?
Will there be a video on switching the hard top for the soft top? That’s be great!!
Wow if only pulling the red tab down on the wire harness was that east
Can the hardtop fit through a standard door?
That’s like the Swiss Army knife of cars. Awesome
Stoggie95.
Great video!
I lost my tool kit. What sizes do I need to remove top?
Nicely done.
what if you don't have a cart to put it on.
Well done man. Very nice video simple and detailed both.
Where can I buy that receptacle that store the harness and washer line? 1:44 I have asked for it at dealership, but can't help me find it.
well done thank you
My window hinge covers, seen at the 5:02 mark... always pop off when storing my top on a cart... Any suggestions or better replacements?
Very clear. TY.
Great video - thanks!
Nice informative instructions
Thanks!
very good video
But can you reinstall the front two panels like a hard bikini cover?
You sure can!
How do you take out the wiring harness from that compartment when you are trying to reconnect it? I’m having a problem with that? Anyone have a clue?
I am wondering how easy it would be to install the soft top mechanism in dual tops JLU? are you planning to make a video on that? that would be great Thanks
I would like to see a video of that also. The factory soft top being installed on the JLU 4 door after removing the hard top as you already did
We sure will! Stay tuned
Any video yet on install of soft top JLU?
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I would like to see a video of The factory soft top being installed on the JLU 4 door after removing the hard top as you already did
We’ll do that for sure once we have our soft top!
What if I have a hard top but I am a soft bottom? Will the bolts be inserted in the right hole? On anther note it is good that you can spray out the body so if its messy you can clean up and no one knows what you did😅
My rear wire harness doesn't look anything like that,. Any suggestions?
I'm looking to buy a hardtop for my jl. Is that the textured black one?
My Lazy ass has now stopped looking at Wranglers. Ain't nobody got time for all of that shit right there
Where can i get that stand and how much ?
id also like to know
as would I, where can we purchase
The link to the storage cart is in the description and the info button on the video, but here ya go!
www.quadratec.com/products/12020_301_07.htm?QA-JL-Hardtop
Want to see hard top removal from the JL 2 door!!! Got one?
Ditto!
I just bought a 2-door and would like to know if the process is similar or the same.
Are those the stock taillights. I thought they looked more renegade-ish
Those are the stock non-LED tail lights.
Who are the 50 clowns who for some reason didn't like this video? WTF.
are you guys gona sell like a roll cage cover or sleeve for the JL, im talking about what the JK has already. It looks tougher that way
We're not aware of any manufactures making a sport bar cover kit yet, but if they do, we'll most likely sell it.
Hi do you have the plan of the rack you have to put your hard top when you removed it I would like to build one ?
Thank you in advance
We sell them! You can buy one here www.quadratec.com/products/12020_301_07.htm
picked up our new JL Rubicon today - OK so where to get one of those hard top "carts" ?? Thanks..
Right here: www.quadratec.com/products/12020_301_07.htm?QA-JL-Hardtop
congrats on the new JL
You know how much it weighs? And will the Harken 7803B Hoister Garage Storage 4-Point Lift System work for it? Safe to assume if a top hoist/storage solution works for the JK it'll work for the JL?
The new roof is MUCH lighter than the old ones.
Hi.. after removal, do you guys have any storage system for the top and doors as well for the JL?
we sure do, www.quadratec.com/products/12020_301_07.htm just select 2018 JL from the drop down menu. www.quadratec.com/products/12020_5000_07.htm
is the small trailer they put the HT on standard with the Jeep? Or it's just something Quadratec had in their shop
It's a cart we sell: www.quadratec.com/products/12020_301_07.htm?QA-JL-Hardtop
Hey Rob, great video! Was hoping you could touch on the rail ready panel on the swing gate. Also how to remove the
spare tire.
We've got more videos coming, showing how to remove the spare tire. Stay tuned!
I noticed a big weight difference with the freedom panels when I checked out a JL last week. Do you notice a difference with the overall weight of this whole rear piece?
No, the main body of the hardtop felt very similar in weight to the JK hardtop. We didn't actually weigh it however.
Okay. Awesome. Thanks for sharing! I'd be curious to see actual weight numbers.
I'll never have the hard top off of mine because I have neither friends or a safe place for storage.
I noticed that you placed the top on the storage cart. The website says that the cart is not compatible with the JLU. Was it unsteady on the existing cart? Or was that, perhaps, a modified version that isn't available yet?
There is a new cart for the JL Hardtop that will be released shortly. The existing cart designed for the JK will work in a pinch, but where the rear support bracket makes contact with the hardtop isn't necessarily ideal.
Quadratec, thanks so much. Have someone ping me when they're ready please. Michaelmalvin@decisioninvestments.com.
Is that cart out? Is there a link?
Hiya Rob, I've been watching a few of your vidos, but wondered about this. Smittybilt has a Safari roof with windows on the sides of the roof line. Do you know of th Smittybilt Safari Hardtop roof will fit the new 2018 JL?
The Safari Hardtop for the JK will not fit on the 2018 JL. I'm sure we will see some new tops in the near future.
Do yall think me and my wife could lift it off and back on ? only thing is shes only 5'2 tall what do you think is it to heavy for a man and his wife to lift it ?
We have one and husband is away and my daughters 18 yr old boyfriend and I did it. Just a FYI if it hasn't been off since getting it your going to have to go from inside and push roof up to break seal. but super easy to do.
What lift and tires?
Stock lift / Stock tires - the Sport models come with 245/75R17 tires
Take a shot every time he says hardtop
Any details on dimensions of cart? I really want to make one. Thanks....great job on the videos
www.quadratec.com/products/12020_301_07.htm
This is easy enough but still makes me want a soft top lol
I'll take the soft top, because it's easier and I'm lazy.
Yeah fucking right. Cant get that fucking wiring harness disconnected for shit. I wish my shit disconnected that easy
Didn't see any differences whatsoever from removing a JK top...
Basically the same. The freedom panels are slightly different, but all the hardtop bolts are in exactly the same place.
No innovation. Should have made it segmented so one person can remove it. Plus you can no longer have the soft top underneath the hard top? FCA going backwards.
We're just going to put that electrical part in the holder aaaannnnnd oops Mines is broken off. don't buy a used jeep kids
Wow the new jeeps look ugly with the tops off. They couldn't just go with a round roll bar and just of welded a few tabs on it for the top and other things?
My JK vs JL comparison (for me, a 2 door Rubicon soft top)
My JL pros
-possibly the new 2.0 engine (I also like the Pentastar)
-8 speed transmission
-quicker throttle response
-soft top without ‘cross bar’
-soft top no zippers
-quieter soft top
-body color roll bar
-flat horizontal dash
-lighter/aerodynamic tweaks = better MPG
-real metal interior detail
-real hardware (not faux bolts) interior
-larger cup holders
-air vents for cooling under hood
-more slant in windshield (think rock damage)
-doors stay opened
-cabin is slightly longer
-doors remove easier/faster
-telescopic adjusting steering wheel
-bigger storage tub
-stronger and lighter tailgate
-better hood latches
My JL cons
-auto start/stop (I know it can be disabled)
-the bumpers (front and back)
-front running lights on fender flare
-too much digital visual “noise” on dash
-rear camera (I know I can take it off - and I will)
-no hard drive in radio to store music
-looser steering
-the $ cost $
why is a rear camera a bad thing
Brian Murphy..Why do you post this same thing on every JL video?
Wha/ts wrong with the bumpers?
Most of your "cons" are pretty silly.
Most of your "cons" are pretty silly.