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I've got a 99 Jeep Wrangler and I need a new soft top. Are tops on ebay worth a damn? And if so, is it something a car novice could put on, or would I probably need to go somewhere to get it done?

Thanks.

1/26/2008 10:34:44 AM

so youve never had the top off of your jeep??

1/26/2008 1:54:45 PM

JCash, screw eBay. Just go to your local junkyards and find a good one.

1/26/2008 2:24:38 PM

Have you tried posting the question on jeepforum.com or searching that site for advice? I have an '05 TJ and that site has been incredibly helpful in answering questions I didn't even know I needed to ask.

Also, try searching jcwhitney.com and quadratec.com. You can find 20 percent off coupons on sites like retailmenot.com to get the price even lower.

[Edited on January 26, 2008 at 3:07 PM. Reason : .]

1/26/2008 3:05:56 PM

What is the brand name of the ones you are looking at on eBay? Quality is really going to depend on the condition of it (new/used) and the brand.

I had an OEM top on my wrangler. Looked pretty simple to replace. The frame itself can be taken apart in a matter of minutes to slide it through the new top.

1/26/2008 4:18:17 PM

^^thanks for the site. I will definitely check that out.

^The two brands I was thinking of buying from are Rugged Ridge or Rampage Products. But I may look around locally too and see what I can find. There was a Craigslist ad in Charlotte too, so I might see if I can get pictures.

1/27/2008 9:27:08 AM

http://raleigh.craigslist.org/pts/554893476.html

1/29/2008 12:01:16 AM

don't mess with an off brand top, the savings aren't worth the headache of dealing with poor fitment, crappy zippers, and cheap fabric. i wouldn't consider anything but a new/used factory one or bestop.

1/29/2008 12:14:30 AM

^ what ivan said. get a used factory sailcloth top. i think up until 01 on the tj will fit your 99. might want to check on that to make sure. search on http://www.jeepsunlimited.com/forums/ and you should find your answer. the sailcloth tops are really nice

1/29/2008 12:41:17 PM