Rampage Trailview Fastback Soft Top Installation on a Jeep JL Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited 4 Door

A fastback soft top is something that Cindy and I have run on all our 4-door Jeep Wranglers and mainly because we love the way they look. But, there are other benefits to them such as being a lot lighter than a hard top, typically more affordable than a factory soft top and they can easily be transformed into a sleek, sun shading safari top, simply by removing the rear windows. Needless to say, when we finally got around to getting one on JET, our 2018 Jeep JL Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited, we chose to get a Rampage Trailview Fastback Soft Top. In this video, you'll get to see how to install one as well as what it looks like in all it's awesome configurations.
RAMPAGE TrailView Fastback Soft Top *: amzn.to/3zb1wVx
ATTENTION : For those of you who are interested in the Rampage Trailview Fastback Soft Top that we just installed, I need to let you know that I made a mistake during installation. Please note that the new windshield clamps NEED to be installed ON TOP OF the factory windshield brackets. This is clearly shown in the Rampage directions but I misunderstood it and removed the brackets by mistake. Doing this will prevent the top from sealing tightly against the windshield. Click on the link below to see a photo of what the clamp should look like mounted ON TOP OF the factory bracket.
/ @wayalife
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[@ashasmith3754]

I just brought a Rampage Fast back top. I was told it would be $500-$600 to install. After seeing this I feel way better about installing it myself. Thank You!!!

[@robertk4501]

Clearly one of the best overall channels on KZbin. Eddie and Cindy are great working together. Love all there installs anytime I buy anything for my JL I just watch WAYALIFE and go out and install it. Thank you both for all your hard work.

[@wayalife]

We are truly flatter that you would say as much. Thank you.

[@adrian137777]

That top looks awesome on the JL. Your installation and explanation of what you are doing make these mods install look easy.

[@wayalife]

Glad you like them! 😎

[@CN-rz3ez]

Wow!! That looks so amazing and you make a complicated install look so easy. Thank you for the video.

[@wayalife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@StormbornJKU]

I really like how it folds back! I like how the inside portion isn’t facing up like the bestop soft tops. It folds so the top of it is still facing up. Really neat design! And it has those little clips to hold it down as well built right in! Those are cool little features that really gives things an edge!!!

[@wayalife]

Agreed. The flip top on this is a far better design than the old Trektops that I've run in the past. I also really like that you can store the rear windows in the top.

[@StormbornJKU]

@@wayalife how do you store the rear windows in the top? I didn’t even notice how that would be a possibility watching the install.

[@wayalife]

@@StormbornJKU The rear half of the top is actually 2 tops. You can kind of see it here kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpXanZ9mi7iCaMk You can store the windows in between the fabrics like a sandwich.

[@edwardbrockbank7974]

I was thinking the exact same thing. My trek top was a way more “complicated install. Doesn’t look near a nice with the rear panels off. And the way it flips back I don’t care for but seemed to be the only option at the time. May need to change it out soon.

[@macMdown1]

Your patience with a screwdriver is absolutely admirable!!!

[@wayalife]

LOL - only because I knew there would be an end.

[@Offshore1977]

Except in Florida. We use soft top in winter. To humid, hot and rainy in summer lol. Thanks for another great video Loved to see Calamity Jane in the back

[@wayalife]

LOL - I'm sure it's quite different where you are.

[@CIAG4PNP]

Your videos are better then watching that series counting cars!

[@wayalife]

We're truly flattered that you would say as much. Thank you 😎

[@CIAG4PNP]

@@wayalifeyour welcome Sir !

[@Footlong49er]

I watched this video when it came out and I still went with the Best Top Fastback top and wish I didnt. Although the windows are easy to remove and go safari, not even close to being worth what I paid and I like the look of this one much much more. Plus when you put the Best Top top back, its just a huge parachute catching the wind. If you are undecided on this Rampage Trailview Fastback top or the Best Top one, go with this one and save the money...

[@wayalife]

To be totally fair and honest, this top ended up having it's own issues too. Looks are great, function is awesome but... I could never get the windshield header to seat tightly and this caused a lot of noise when driving at highway speeds. Really unfortunate too because I really wanted to like this top.

[@motor1001]

And yet, another unboxing, editing gem 💎!

[@wayalife]

LOL - thanks :)

[@Latoria928]

Thanks for this informative instruction video. You were very detailed and my husband and I did not argue not once lol. We always argue putting together anything. I appreciate you!

[@wayalife]

LOL - that is awesome and I'm so glad to hear that our video was helpful.

[@nelen_co]

This video reminds me how much I love my cb bar. Simple idea, game changer.

[@wayalife]

Awesome! So happy to hear it, thank you 👍

[@DrHQuinzel]

Always appreciate your content my friend, worst mistake I ever made was selling my 2008 Wrangler to make ends meet last year, I'm itching to get back into one, just have to wait for the right time, so I'm living vicariously through you for the time being. I hope you and your family are well and can't wait to see you on the trail again some day

[@nachovalenti]

The final result is awsome on your JL, i love it. On your hands the install looks so easy. Many thanks for another great advice and video ( the un packaging included 😁).

[@wayalife]

Thank you. So glad you like how it all came out 😎

[@jneal45]

Great video. I have the factory jlu soft top. I know you don’t like the way it looks, but man it is so easy and fast to put the top down or up, or into Safari position. I often take the top down when traveling, then put it up when I get home or to work. Taking the top down is less than a minute. Putting it back up is about 3 minutes or a little less. Can’t beat that for my use.

[@wayalife]

Yup, to each their own. I hate how the factory soft top looks, I hate that it doesn't have zippers and I hate how crazy big and heavy it is. Installing this top took time for sure but now that it's all assembled, I can take it apart and put it back together in about 5 min. ALSO, I can store my rear windows in the top itself and when the front is flipped open, it doesn't look like some kind of mistake. But then, that's just me. 😎

[@hunterking4002]

@@wayalife just curious, how come you dislike the channel guides versus the zippers? i’ve had tops with zippers and with the channels and find the channels make the windows so much easier to put back on

[@wayalife]

@@hunterking4002 Maybe it's just me but I found that the channel guides on my factory soft top were a lot harder to work with, especially when trying to open up the rear window and when it's cold out. So long as you keep your zippers clean and lubed, I've always found them to work well.

[@duncanmackinlay7672]

Why was that unboxing so satisfying

[@wayalife]

LOL - awesome. Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@gldfshguy]

The build is really sick and so is the haircut. Great channel man

[@wayalife]

LOL - Glad you like what you see :)

[@alexjez2061]

Good install video. Would've done me some good about a month ago 😋. I bought the same one for my JL. I haven't noticed any leaks with heavy rain. Around town it's not so bad or excessively noisy. But, took it out over 80mph and i could see the top lifting on the header portion (still didn't leak). Overall, I'm pleased with price, function, and looks. I'm waiting for temps to drop so I can leave it as a safari top. Keep these great videos coming. Almost forgot; took me 5 hours from removing the hard top to the last adjustment on the new top 😬😅

[@wayalife]

Glad to hear the review! 👍

[@3bche]

Do you recommend it and how is the noise compare to the hard top? How much it cost you ?

[@alexjez2061]

@@3bche I was able to find it for a little over $700 (MSRP says it's over $1k). For $700 I'd buy it again; for $1k I'd look at other options. You can't compare/complain about the noise compared to the hard top. You can still hold a conversation though. I'm keeping it as a summer/in-town top. I'm leaving the hard top for winter and long distance driving. It's also very nice to open and close the front so easily. And the back pieces store in the top so you can put them back on if you get caught in some water or dust storm.

[@Theodine9581]

I wonder what this would look like with half doors? Simply amazing channel love watching you guys and support everything you two are doing!!

[@wayalife]

Thank you. Hopefully some day we can get our hands on a set of half doors.

[@guidedbyvoices7424]

I have a sky one touch roof on my JL and I still enjoyed this vid ;-)

[@wayalife]

LOL - those are really nice. Glad you enjoyed the video just the same.

[@turbojunki]

Not a fan of the fastback tops, I don’t have a JL. BUT still a great video, great work guys. I’m happy you’re back to making more videos regularly. Keep em coming. 👍🏽 I have nothing but good things to say about my Bestop products, but I’m happy to see other quality products being shown.

[@keon5779]

I also don't like fastback tops, I find them to be pretty pointless! But yeah, more uploads is pretty great!

[@wayalife]

Clearly, this isn't for everyone 😎

[@ikedemapanjr.3370]

Nice instructional vid! Price just went up over $100 more for this top. I shouldve ordered it last week!

[@wayalife]

Glad you found our video to be helpful.

[@TheRambler-pz1gx]

I installed my Bestop Trektop NX onto my JLUR in the winter. I had to loosely set it on the Jeep while running the heater on full blast to heat it up enough to fit.

[@wayalife]

LOL - I hear you on that!

[@tomroume3178]

You make everything look so easy!

[@wayalife]

LOL - glad to hear 😎

[@thomasrossi31]

Nice, the slant back looks so much better!

[@wayalife]

Thanks!

[@wvlongshooter3912]

Excellent videography!!!! Some of the best I’ve seen on KZbin!!!! Great video and very informative!! Thank you…..

[@wayalife]

So glad you enjoyed it and thank you for the kind words 😎

[@brucenix2037]

Very Nice. Looks great sir! Thank you very much for taking the time to make this install video!

[@wayalife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@utahyork3338]

I was wondering about the front brackets, but then you folded open the top. Nice.

[@wayalife]

Awesome, glad we covered what you were wanting to see :)

[@TheSylvesterruelas]

Your editing skills is fantastic.

[@wayalife]

Why thank you, we really do appreciate it 😎

[@DK-pb4ye]

Thanks for this! I just grabbed one 40% off +200 rebate from Amazon. It’s been on my list for awhile. I know it gets some bad reviews, but I don’t look at it like a cheap soft top. I look at it as the Cadillac of bikini tops. I hate the framed tops that stick out over the back of the roll bars. That and the window storage got me. I stay garaged and never drive in the rain so don’t much care if it leaks 😂

[@guidok3762]

Great video, love the way you explain everything so clearly. Looks great! Greetings from the Netherlands 🇳🇱❤️🇺🇸👍✌️🥇💪👌

[@wayalife]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@nickmosley6200]

If you don't mind me asking what the heck do you do for a living to do all this just asking

[@n3tfury]

Looks great. My 2014's twill top is in need of replacement, so going to check out the reviews for the JK. Great vid as always!

[@wayalife]

Awesome, so glad that we could be of help with this video.

[@moezee2406]

I really liked the safari top

[@jayrobards6718]

Absolutely love this and your videos!

[@wayalife]

Glad you like them!

[@prinznapp2018]

Man thats a Lot of Work... But the result Looks very cool...

[@wayalife]

Fortunately, you only need to do all the work once. :)

[@superlite177]

Excellent, no BS to the point with the install.

[@wayalife]

Glad we could share this with you :)

[@Ali-yh9qi]

Just bot a 2024 jeep wrangler sport s 4xe. I really like the look of the rampage but I went ahead and got the bestop soft slantback ( sunroof...sliding back panels...not the fully convertable). From all I've read, bestop performs better w regards to flapping and leaks. That rampage looked really good on ur jeep tho.....too bad it didn't work out. Nice video !

[@wayalife]

Yeah, it really is a shame this top didn't work out. Looks good but that's about it.

[@BigJessLBP]

Damn that rampage top looks good

[@wayalife]

Thank you

[@phillipcraggs6202]

sorry man, but this thing looks a little janky. Thou, for the price point I guess its not surprising. I literally just installed the bestop trektop ultra. I know its not a direct comparison as the NX would be. I'd still have to give it to Bestop, the fit and finish just looks better. But thanks for sharing, it was still helpful and informative.

[@ChasingDreamsLivingLife]

Agreed.. I like the Bestop, it is much cleaner looking and easier it seems.

[@wayalife]

All we would ever hope to do is share what we're doing so that it can help people like you to come to your own conclusions as to what you should get for your Jeep or, in your case, to be happy with what you chose to buy.

[@christophermartinez5314]

Excellent installation

[@wayalife]

Glad you like it :)

[@kirbytheap]

Awesome video like always. I just noticed you changed your fenders to black.

[@wayalife]

Hope you like them 😎

[@123ClassicRock]

Every time I use self tapping screws that song will haunt me😂

[@wayalife]

LOL

[@Crimeanland]

Супер!!!! У меня машина называется ' Азия рокста" чем-то похожа на ваш ранглер ,но только похожа - по этому я ее и купил,настоящего ранглера купить я себе не могу ,двоих детей нужно поставить на ноги и выучить,так что довольствуюсь тем что есть.Но Азия рокста тоже афигенная Машина! ,Я получаю массу удовольствия катаясь на ней по Крымским горам, точно так же как и вы, с удовольствием смотрю ваши фильмы и многой из увиденного пошло на пользу, спасибо вам!!!!!!!

[@JeproksOffroad]

Another great install eddie

[@wayalife]

Thank you :)

[@lempira69]

Wow!! That’s awesome and great video

[@wayalife]

Glad you enjoyed it 😎

[@yuu_forestman]

I LOVEJeepwrangler❗🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@casey3057]

Yup. Gonna have to check this out for the JK. Mine is in about the same shape as the one you had on Moby…. Donesky

[@wayalife]

Without question, Bestop makes a nice top but I'm not sure it's worth the price now that I've tested a couple of other tops. This one took a lot of work to install but I'm quite happy with the end result.

[@GoldenK9Campers]

Very interesting.. I really like the door surrounds and the little metal piece that attaches to the surrounds on the driver and passenger front seats. Seems like this would do a lot to remove wind noise and wind. The issue with the wrangler is a lot of wind comes in between the door and the rollbar. I also have the alien sunshade which also lets in wind between the end of the shade and the rollbar. I'm wondering if I can just purchase the surround with that metal piece that attaches to the surround. Seems like with that in place plus the alien sunshade, i'd get a little bet of sun but most of the wind and wind noise would be removed? I was thinking about fabricating a solution, but this might actually work perfect?

[@CMillerRichmond]

Those 38’s though… 🤤

[@wayalife]

LOL

[@Dan-jw9fm]

looks like a great option if you can't afford a bestop. Doesnt put the fast in fastback.

[@TwinnKatz]

They need this for the gladiator

[@PerformanceArt19]

That's hella involved for fast back top.. looks great , but you could install a lift in almost the same time!!

[@wayalife]

The upside is that you only have to do all this once. The downside is that the top ended up not working that great. The windshield header just lifted too much in the wind and made way too much noise.

[@tkdhanani]

Bestop seems to make a more user friendly version for daily operation. There aspects of the Rampage that seem really built well though. Would be interested in a comparison thoigh

[@wayalife]

So, having installed both, what I can tell you is that both have plus and minuses. The Bestop is without question, more factory like and a lot easier to install. However, once installed, this Rampage top really isn't too bad and I actually like the flip top Trailview feature of it a lot more. I've always hated the way the Sunrider on a Bestop opened up like a loose umbrella waiting to catch the wind and kind of like a mistake. However, the Bestop does seem to be quieter. With that said, the jury is still out on this top. I need more time to test it out.

[@n3tfury]

@@wayalife Agreed. I've had nothing but the Bestop (factory) softop for my JK since 2013 and I've used the sunrider feature ONCE. It looks like crap in that mode and flops around quite a bit. This looks much cleaner in that flip back mode.

[@bobreeves3359]

Would love to hear your comparison thoughts as of today. I’m planning on a fastback, but not sure which one yet.

[@desertfox3860]

This is the first install you've done that I got lost in. I guess I'd have to see the directions.

[@wayalife]

I'm really sorry to hear that. I'll be sure to try harder.

[@thisballcaplife9696]

Jet looks great!!

[@wayalife]

Thank you :)

[@gearlist]

Looks great! 😎

[@wayalife]

Thanks! 😁

[@MRSTEEL15]

Well, you made it look easy....TY

[@wayalife]

Awesome, glad to hear it :)

[@edwardbrockbank7974]

I honestly think I like that top better than my best top.

[@wayalife]

Having run both, I can tell you that both have their plus and minus. The Bestop is easier to install but I think this Rampage top has a few design features that are nicer. That being said, I need to give it a bit more time before I can say whether or not it's "better" or worth buying.

[@edwardbrockbank7974]

@@wayalife looking forward to your long term review. One think I am on the fence about is the metal surrounds. Rubbing , noise. I think we like the same design features on the rampage and looks to hug the lines better. Wonder if there will be a notch back option for it like the best top accessory kit. I dig mine but have wait on a replacement( long story , lol) Love your editing btw and your channel

[@wayalife]

Awesome.

[@lukelambert4595]

The whole video I was thinking both “oh man, that’s way better than my Trektop NX”, and “oh gosh, that is totally inferior to my Trektop NX”. I don’t know what I’d choose if I had to do it now. They both beat the other in certain areas.

[@wayalife]

I've run both and both have their plus and minus. I've never run one of these before and so I wanted to test it out. So far, I really like the Trailview flip top way better than the Trektop, especially being that it sits so nice and flat when open. Also, I really like how you can store the rear windows inside the top when running in Safari mode.

[@lukelambert4595]

@@wayalife I LOVED that part too. I didn’t like how far I had to reach back to open the sunrider... and I’m 6’4”. Love how it lays flat instead of upside down. The tailgate bar was WAY better than my bestop too. I used to have to shoot some steroids before attempting to snap the bar on the NX. At this point, I only “like” the bestop door surrounds and header better... having never touched the one you’re testing.

[@wayalife]

@@lukelambert4595 The door surrounds are like factory with the Bestop for sure. Fortunately, now that these are assembled, I won't have to mess with them again.

[@lukelambert4595]

@@wayalife big fist pump for ya there! Regardless of what top you have, that thing has come a long way. The way it is now is my favorite. Love the new 38’s and KMC’s!

[@josephlucchesi2172]

Can you put the hardtop on and keep the door surrounds, etc in place? Or does everything have to come off for the hard top to go back on?

[@gardenislandbradda]

Pulls into his one car garage while has a 20 car garage in the back hahah

[@ahmonguniform]

Looks good Eddie you dag man!

[@wayalife]

Thank you

[@smacinskyjr]

Looks like you might need some beefier hinges on that tailgate door. It appeared to have dropped when you opened it.

[@wayalife]

LOL - Already have a tire carrier installed. It's just in need of adjustment. Or, maybe replacement someday.

[@dirtheaddavis366]

I see Moby has been a good role model... 👀 What could be a next? An LS swap??? LOL

[@wayalife]

LOL - sure would be nice.

[@caryrichardson338]

My money would be on a hemi swap over an LS. Especially after all their issues with the LS…

[@PyrateGraphics]

I wish one of these companies would sell just the safari top version without the back windows

[@wayalife]

I'm pretty sure that Rampage does that now. amzn.to/3DUZ7kV

[@tsaiv4075]

beautiful

[@wayalife]

Thank you! 😊

[@brisonpalmer6730]

Eddie you make that look effortless but I bet you have sore fingers after that initial install.

[@wayalife]

LOL - I'm just glad that I only have to do it once. :)

[@georgestewart1042]

Hopefully one for the bronco soon since Ford doesn't know how to make a top!

[@wayalife]

LOL - I bet there will be lots of options coming.

[@josepalermo8489]

Nice top 👍

[@wayalife]

Thanks! 👍

[@TheOneeyedclay]

Dood, how did you fit that Beast in your Garage !!! 😲😲

[@wayalife]

LOL - we have a standard 7' header and still have 3 inches to spare.

[@DUNEATV]

“WATCH THE ROOF”!!!! Ohhh... 😓

[@wayalife]

LOL - plenty of room 😁

[@DUNEATV]

@@wayalife Lol

[@lukelambert4595]

@@wayalife absolutely! I don’t know what dune was flipping out about. You had every bit of 3/32” of clearance 🤷‍♂️.

[@lukelambert4595]

If he would have driven over even the instructions for that soft top, that would have made him hit on the way in.

[@DUNEATV]

@@lukelambert4595 Lol!

[@MilloXr]

Great video as always. But why is that top so complicated to put on? Well no complicated but so many parts. OEM is so much east to put on and off.

[@wayalife]

OEM is made by Bestop. I can only assume they have a patents on everything that makes up a soft top including the door surrounds and this is most likely their way of getting around them.

[@OrionsAdventures]

So, with your edit, about the front bracket, is it now dependable to drive daily in all weather? Or does it still leak?

[@wayalife]

Unfortunately, it did and we have since stopped using this top. And really, that's a shame because there's so much we liked about this top. That said, things may have changed and I would reach out to Rampage about it before giving up on it.

[@MiguelSantos-nr8uu]

Great instructional information. The fastback looks great. Do you find any trunk storage issues with having a fast back?

[@wayalife]

Mainly that you no longer have a secure trunk. However, I do have a Tuffy Security Deck and that solves that problem.

[@Brenda5060]

That was a great video, thank you. But one thing can you come and do mine. ❤️

[@wayalife]

LOL - glad you enjoyed the video 😎

[@ckaraca]

awesome

[@wayalife]

Thank you :)

[@playsinmud]

Instructions unclear, tightened knob, now I'm in the E.R......

[@TravelCambodia09]

Cool

[@Pimptorious69]

Looks away more complex then my Bestop on my JK. Is that a JL thing? Trying to find the benefit of a rampage.

[@wayalife]

Just the door surrounds are more involved but otherwise, I found it to be a pretty easy install and really liked the window storage in the top. However, I was never able to get rid of the front header channel from lifting up at highway speeds and that made for a lot of noise. The Bestop I've run in the past did not have this problem.

[@blainocarbon1525]

I am a newbie to jeep life. Did your DIY for doors and hard top on our 2021 Rubicon. Love it, don't want to put anything back on. However, I live with 4 long haired women, and they hate the back seat now. Need some of your expertise. Wind break with a Tonneau cover? I don't want to put the doors back on. Any recommendations?

[@wayalife]

Yes, a windbreak or what is typically referred to on a Jeep as a windjammer will help a lot.

[@ekkthecat6]

Kinda goes on like the soft top on my 94 yj

[@wayalife]

LOL - that's funny but kinda true.

[@taadventures6312]

Hi great video. Are you able to remove the the entire top if you want to and is it easy or a pain. Thanks.

[@wayalife]

Yes, you can and it isn't too difficult but I would not recommend this top for other reasons. Mainly, the windshield header channel lifting up at highway speeds is something I was never able to solve and it just makes way too much noise.

[@taadventures6312]

Was it an issue with the clamps not holding it down right enough. I know I the video you installed the clamps wrong at first. Can’t seem to find the ipdate video you did on that

[@wayalife]

Essentially, yes. The design of the clamps just don't hold down well enough to keep the header from lifting up and to the point where you can see the sky.

[@joshhoening9149]

Gotta a question. I watched your video and installed the exact top on the same model jeep. I cannot get the front drivers side to seal correctly. It leaves an air gap and I’m afraid it’s gonna leak when it rains. I’ve got the aftermarket clasps as tight as they’ll get. Please help??

[@wayalife]

I really am sorry to hear you're having this problem. I did as well and just never could get it to work right either. Really sucks because I like the top a lot otherwise.

[@stormw777]

Question. Can you see clearly through the rear view mirror? How noisy is it compared to your hardtop? My soft top on my TJ was horribly loud on the freeway.

[@wayalife]

Well, it's hard to say being that my spare tire pretty much blocks my view out the back. But, what I can see is clear. :) Noise is definitely more than my hard top.

[@stormw777]

@@wayalife Ok I just ordered one from your link below. Cant wait to get it.

[@jackychen9573]

cool

[@MusicguyUSA]

How difficult is it to remove the entire safari portion of the Rampage top? I couldn't determine from the video if this something easily removed and reinstalled. I enjoy getting my Jeep naked when weather permits.

[@wayalife]

It took me about 5 min to do.

[@MusicguyUSA]

@@wayalife Thank you, sir!

[@jxrxb]

Love your vid! What blue shocks are you running in the rear, also what are you running in the front?

[@wayalife]

We are running EVO spec King coilovers. They come with the EVO suspension system.

[@stormw777]

Wow I like that soft top. Good job. I had no Idea that I was going to come home from work watch this video then highly contemplate if I want to buy one of these or put $1000 into Cardano. hehe. But do they leak?

[@wayalife]

Glad you liked it! I should note that I haven't tested it long term so it'd be hard for me to give it a full endorsement. Hope to do a follow up in the future.

[@stormw777]

@@wayalife hmm Hard decision. Another $1000 into Cardano or supper cool Soft top. I have the same year Jeep you have except I have the 2.0 Turbo. Now you got me thinking... Maybe I get both. LOL

[@julioroman183]

I think by the time im done putting it together is winter again and time to take it off again. 🤣😂😅🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@wayalife]

🤣 There are a lot of pieces to install the first time around for sure.

[@blainocarbon1525]

Omg, comments are challenging. About to buy kid a jeep. Ned some help on this topic. It is summer in GA so need real help on this one. Timing

[@wayalife]

What kind of help are you hoping I can provide?

[@jim5216]

Would the self tapping screws not be a point where rust can occur?

[@wayalife]

I suppose it could be if you live in an area where rust is a problem.

[@christiancelis7015]

Hey Eddie…. Big fan … i just installed my soft top, looks super nice but i am wondering, whats the deal with the anti puddle bars….. it came on your kit too but you never mentioned anything about it and I googled it and i cant get no info

[@wayalife]

They're really not that necessary but if you look above the rear seat, there are pockets on the top going from the sound bar to the c-pillar roll bar. They just tuck in there.

[@chinothedreamgiver1629]

💪🏼

[@shemmeredith1462]

That would be a lot of work to ride fully topless imho good looking top though

[@wayalife]

Actually, once it's all assembled, you don't have to take it completely apart again. I've done it and it really isn't too difficult at all. Just took minutes.

[@jsavage68.]

Just curious are you going to make review of this top. I would like to have you opinion on it. I am thinking about getting one.

[@wayalife]

So, after long term use, what I can tell you is this. I really like the look of this top way better than the Bestop and think it functions way better in that you can store the windows in the top. Assembly of the door surrounds is a pain but you only need to do it once. The biggest downside to this top is that the front windshield header channel lifts a bit in a cross wind or when driving above 70 mph and that causes wind noise. I've contacted Rampage about this and they did offer some tips but none of them have worked as well as I had hoped.

[@chasewilson6477]

I had a Rampage on a old TJ. Can you still store the windows in the safari top?

[@wayalife]

As you see in the video, there is a top flap toward the rear of the top and yes, you can store the windows in it.

[@minkwang3317]

I want to make it like this. Can you make it in New York City?

[@user-uj3bk8uo2q]

I was wondering, what size tires and lift are you running. Do you change your gearing

[@wayalife]

On this video, you're looking at 38" Nitto Ridge Grapplers and on a JL Wrangler running EVO coilovers set to about 4.5" of lift. Also, running 5.13 gears.

[@1978coop]

Still rocking this top?? Just ordered one hope it’s solid n lasts ,any issues with it fly up or opening in higher speed driving while open?? I’ve read few people saying constantly flys open on freeway drives??

[@wayalife]

Unfortunately, I am not. I so wanted to love this top but in the end, I just couldn't get the front to stay on tight to the windshield. At highway speeds, it would always lift up and make a ton of noise. Really disappointed.

[@1978coop]

@@wayalife that’s not the answer. I wanted to hear well it’s too late. Mine got delivered today. I just finished opening it. The weird thing is I look at it and the latches that lock it to the front windshield are fixed to the frame now and they’re not adjustable like every video I see has those turnbuckles that you can adjust and make tighter. Mine does not have that, very weird. I wonder if they change their design

[@theFreakitiki]

@@1978coop What is the verdict on your top? Did they change the design? Does it still have the highway wind noise issues?

[@mattdixon86]

Great video! Definitely helped me with installing mine. Do you notice the wind lifting up the front header channel at all? I've got this top as well and at 45mph+, it's like the wind gets under it somehow and creates a gap. I've tightened those latches as tight as it goes but it still happens. Wondering if I'm alone with this issue.

[@wayalife]

You are not alone and it is frustrating. If you look in the comments, I have mentioned as much and I wish I could still make an edit to this video to let other people know about it. I would reach out to Rampage to see if they can help out. If enough people do, I would assume they could offer a better fix.

[@mattdixon86]

@@wayalife I just added some washers between the bracket and the jeep and that seemed to help alot. I also made support bracing out of 1/2 pvc to quiet the flapping of the top too. The washers definitely helped with the gap though.

[@wayalife]

Thanks for the tip!