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Billie G.
It’s says it will not fit a 24 gladiator but at the top it says it’s made for a 24 gladiator, what do I need for it to fit a gladiator?
The Bestop Jeep Gladiator Header Extended Safari Cable Style Bikini Top is fully compatible with 2020–2025/2026 Jeep Gladiator JT models, provided your vehicle is equipped with the necessary mounting hardware.
What You Need for Proper Fitment:
Windshield Channel: A no-drill front windshield header channel is required to anchor the front of the top. (Note: If your Gladiator came with a hardtop and never had a factory soft top header channel, you must purchase a compatible channel adapter/part like Bestop Part #51244-01 or the specific header assembly).
Door Surrounds: Factory-style upper door surrounds are required to properly secure the cable-style sides and prevent flapping at highway speeds.
What You Need for Proper Fitment:
Windshield Channel: A no-drill front windshield header channel is required to anchor the front of the top. (Note: If your Gladiator came with a hardtop and never had a factory soft top header channel, you must purchase a compatible channel adapter/part like Bestop Part #51244-01 or the specific header assembly).
Door Surrounds: Factory-style upper door surrounds are required to properly secure the cable-style sides and prevent flapping at highway speeds.
Billie G.
This says at the top it fits 24-25 Gladiator but when you enter your Jeep it says it doesn’t fit? I need some help understanding this. I have a 24 Gladiator hardtop and want a good bikini top.
That discrepancy usually happens because of how vehicle fitment databases are updated versus how factory top configurations are categorized.
Even though the physical windshield frame and sport bar layout on 2020–2025/2026 Gladiators are identical, automated fitment checkers on parts websites sometimes flag hardtop-equipped trucks as incompatible with certain soft-top accessories because the vehicle originally rolled off the assembly line with a factory hardtop rather than soft-top hardware provisions.
You can run a bikini top on a hardtop model, but keep in mind that header-style and cable-style bikini tops require separate factory-style soft-top door surrounds and a front windshield channel to properly anchor the top, since hardtops use completely different mounting points. You will need to purchase a couple of additional items, so this will not be a complete kit for someone with a hardtop.
Even though the physical windshield frame and sport bar layout on 2020–2025/2026 Gladiators are identical, automated fitment checkers on parts websites sometimes flag hardtop-equipped trucks as incompatible with certain soft-top accessories because the vehicle originally rolled off the assembly line with a factory hardtop rather than soft-top hardware provisions.
You can run a bikini top on a hardtop model, but keep in mind that header-style and cable-style bikini tops require separate factory-style soft-top door surrounds and a front windshield channel to properly anchor the top, since hardtops use completely different mounting points. You will need to purchase a couple of additional items, so this will not be a complete kit for someone with a hardtop.
EDWARD F.
Can you fit a soft top back window on the set up or is there a back window for it? Thank you.
There is not. This is for use as just a bikini top/sunshade.
Jeff C.
Where can you get the factory cable style door surrounds
The factory soft top door surrounds front and rear are required for installation. See the following links. Front door surround
Rear Door Surround. Thanks for your inquiry.