Reviews for Bestop Trektop NX Glide Twill Soft Top for 07-18 Jeep Wrangler JK 4 Door
Received mine a few months ago after a 2 month wait. I have to say, I'm incredibly impressed with this top so far. It took me around 3 hours to install. The paper directions weren't very good, but the video from Bestop was very easy to follow and was a huge help. Definitely lay the top in the heat for a few hours beforehand, as it will make the installation much easier. I held off on the regular Trektop for years as I wanted a slanted top that went all the way back. I figured some day they would make one, glad that day finally came. Great top, and even better that their is no zippers!
Love my new bestop nx glide it was fairly simple to install took me about 3 hours to remove my hard top and install the nx glide on my JKU pretty much alone. I had to get my wife to give me a hand a few times but other than that the install went pretty smooth. The window panels were a very tight fit I just took my time and followed along with bestop's install video on YouTube. I think I'm going to really enjoy this top.
Just received and installed this top after work yesterday, but so far I am more than pleased! I recommend reviewing the install video from Bestop on YouTube ahead of time and using it as a guide while installing. I was able to install by myself in about 3 hours including the removal of my old soft top and hardware. The top is quiet and user friendly once installed. I haven't taken it down to allow for the initial stretch, but looking forward to years of good use! Important note, customer service at Quadratec is top notch with this and my many transactions, highly recommended product and retailer!
To say this is a good too in an understatement, by far the best top I've ever owned. I love the full open feature and the easy of removing the windows, oh and NO MORE ZIPPERS!!
Previously I had the Bestop Trektop, which I loved, but I wanted to see what the NX Glide had that the Trektop didn't. The first thing I noticed was that the install was just as easy (if not easier) than the Trektop. A buddy and I had the top installed in about 90 minutes. The Glide setup was super simple and is still easy to take on and off in cold weather. My favorite feature is how quick and easy it turns into a convertible if you want to go topless. This is a must buy if you're looking for a soft top!
The installation page quoted 4-5 hours for install, and to be honest this is a pretty accurate time frame. You will need a screw gun or drill to get to the tricky bolts at the header. Some of the instructions were out of place but common sense should tell you what goes where. I am specifically referring to the orientation that the bows are mounted in as the pictures arent 100% clear (or at least were not in my booklet)
With that said.. This is the best top I have over owned. I have had a factory hard top, factory soft top and the Best Top Trek Top Pro. The Trektop NX Glide has solved every issue I have had with previous tops and I couldnt be happier. With the Twill/Premium material I can honestly say that my top is just as quiet as my factory hard top. With the cross bows installed, I get no wind noise or flapping around. My only issue (and I use that term very lightly because this isnt much of an issue at all) Is that when the back windows are out, If the top is not velcro'd to the rear support bar very well it will get caught in the wind. A simple double check solves this though. Overall, this is the best soft top on the market, hands down.
Looks good, little to no wind noise
Took exactly 4 hours to put together
I installed this top yesterday, so my review is more about the installation (though the top appears to be exactly the extremely high quality, OEM-lookin' top that I'd hoped for). The installation is another story! It took me close to 7 hours. The issues I had were: 1) the instructions are not clear at all. I used a fantastic YouTube video (https://youtu.be/2fbHzhTMDmo) to supplement the manual, and I wouldn't have made it thru without it. 2) there were several times when the screws/holes didn't line up, or were nearly impossible to navigate to. I ended up with one stripped screw, which I couldn't remove. 3) how about a few extra nuts and washers!
I did make it thru, but feel like it was just by sheer will and luck!
But it looks great - the 4 stars (not 5) is for the challenges above.
Cost
Only reason this is four stars isnt becsuse of quadratec, but Bestop!! RIGHT door rail was for a different install package.
Before I purchased this top, I did my research and read numerous negatives...most dealing with install and leaking...ALL BS!! Sorry folks, I installed this top...ALONE in just about two hours and it's water tight, air tight, dirt tight and SURPRISE, it hasn't popped once, both on and off the highway!!
WELL DONE BESTOP!!!