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Jeep Soft Tops, Factory vs Aftermarket|Knowledge Base|Morris 4x4 Center

 

Jeep Soft Tops, Factory vs Aftermarket

MOPAR, Bestop, Pavement Ends and Rugged Ridge

Learn the benefits of buying a factory or aftermarket soft top. Learn about soft top types like bikini tops and safari tops and the advantages of each. Browse our assortment of Jeep soft tops if you're in a market for a new one.

Factory VS Aftermarket?

Along with Bestop, you have Rugged Ridge, Pavement Ends and Mopar. Rugged Ridge is a company that has been in operation since 1992. This company began as a Jeep dealership and branched out to a Jeep parts and accessories operation called Rugged Ridge. They understand the demands and designs of the Jeep brand. They offer a huge variety of Jeep Tops that stand the test of time. Pavement Ends is a young company that has come up through the ranks because of their diligence and industry smarts. They provide high quality products to Jeep owners that fit well and are priced right.



Stock Soft Tops & Options

When you purchased your Jeep you got it with a regular top, perhaps a hardtop. Because you got it with this Factory Top doesn't mean this is the only Jeep Top you can sport. There's several premier companies that have the expertise to provide you with a Jeep Top that will have Factory Specs, Durability and the Distinction of the Jeep Look. These companies have been around for decades and that speaks volumes of their commitment to Jeep quality.



MOPAR

Mopar has been around since the late 30's and the name is composed of two words: Motor and Parts, hence Mopar. The name came about by a think tank created by Nelson L. Farley, Chrysler's Sales Promotion Manager in the 30's whose purpose was to brainstorm ideas and products. Through the years this company has been involved in many facets of the automotive industry and has been a top Jeep-Chrysler leader, always innovative and forward looking.



Bestop

One of the Choice companies for your Jeep Top is Bestop. They are the foremost Jeep Top company with superior selection. Bestop began as a automobile upholstery business and grew over the years into a full service Jeep top and Jeep accessories provider. Because they work hand in hand with Jeep they understand the demands, they apply Jeep specs and strive to improve on a regular basis.



Aftermarket Jeep Top Choices

When purchasing a Jeep Top these are the only companies you ought to be thinking about. They have been part of the industry for years, they understand the demands and design the tops with Jeep specs. Your Jeep Top has to provide you functionality, durability and that distinct Jeep Top look, and these companies deliver on all fronts. The standard Jeep Soft Top now has a color facelift. Before the color options were limited to Black and Tan, now you have several colors to pick from. The colors now includes light and dark tan, gray or light blue gray and you can also get your soft top with tinted windows. Along with more color choices you can purchase a Jeep Soft Top Flip Top. The Jeep Soft Top Flip Top is the Jeep version of a sun roof. You can keep your Soft Top on and with a “Flip" you have the best of both worlds. The protection from the elements and the feel of the outside.



Bikini Top

The Jeep Bikini Top is a design of Bestop, along with their Windjammer/Duster Combos. When Summer rolls around the Bikini top is the only choice. This is the time when you enjoy your Jeep to the fullest. The Bikini top is the aftermarket Jeep Soft Top that captures the essence of the Jeep lifestyle. Maximum Coverage and Maximum Exposure is what the Bikini Top is about, the envy of everyone as you ride along the beach side or through the back country.



Safari Top

For a different look and to protect your passengers you can go with the Safari Top. The Jeep Safari Top is basically an extended Bikini Top. The Safari Top allows your passengers to enjoy the outside with some degree of protection while still taking then on the ride of their life. Finally, if you want to protect your Jeep and minimize the wind effect you need the Windjammer/Duster Combo by Bestop. The Bikini Windjammer/Duster Combo gives your Jeep a different look and feel. The Windjammer cuts down the wind effect and quiets the ride a bit. While the Duster reduces the dirt, dust and debris that accumulate in the rear of Jeep.



Bikini Tops by Another Name

This brings us to the Sun Caps, Sunlighter and Summer Briefs. These are fundamentally Bikini Tops by another name. The one exception is the Sunlighter, which is the same design as the Bikini Top but with a different fabric or material. The material for the Jeep Bikini Top Sunlighter is a semi-transparent fabric that allows more sunlight and warmth to come through. Although this top does provide more exposure, it still offers some level of UV protection and is water resistant.



In Conclusion

As you can see when it comes to Factory VS Aftermarket, Aftermarket Wins! Bestop, Rugged Ridge, Pavement Ends and Mopar offer you many choices. These trusted companies have a history of quality, reliability and affordability and provide you with everything you need when it comes to Jeep Soft Tops.


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