Reviews for Smittybilt SRC Cage Kits for 07-18 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited JK
Installed on 2014 Unlimited Rubi hardtop. Says for soft tops only, but instructions say otherwise. Instructions are pretty complete though not perfect. As someone else said you have to notch out the freedom tops where the upper bracket fastens to the side bar in order to seat them properly. The foam on the upper tubing also pushes up on the tops so will need some notching or other mod. Do not like the fact that the center tube pads aren't long enough and leave exposed tubing and foam. Wish they would use black foam instead of white. Any exposure is like having your underwear showing. Am happy with the cage and recommend it.
Plain and simple, says FOR SOFT TOP ONLY, but with that being said, it can be used on a hard top. There will be some modification to the FREEDOM Tops, nothing a sanding wheel on a DREMEL wont take care of. A good sharp drill bit set, and a TAP&DIE set. Take your time, and you wont be disappointed. Then took out and had stripped and powder coated to match Jeep color, turned out PERFECT.
I have no fitment issues with my hardtop on my 2007, (I decided not to install the padding, so I'm not sure if that made a difference). the directions almost literally cant get any clearer. Its step by step and pretty straight forward. It's very sturdy, no problems or defects with manufacturing. I'm very happy with it
I didn't have any fitment issues with my hardtop on my '13, other than wind noise. I ended up replacing the windshield frame weatherstrip (since mine was years old and worn). No more wind noise. As long as you take your time on the install you will have a nice end result.
Relatively inexpensive. Providing substantial support to the upper cage. The whole jeep feels a lot tighter when you drive it. i like the padding - wish I could get it for the stock roll-bars. Install was not too bad - front vertical bars are easier with two people. Does not allow pillar post swiches - too close. I think all of the sport bars have this problem. The bar across the dash could block visibility for shorter people. The integrated grab bar is great - right location and sturdy. The should provide some grip support on the grab bar. Overall very happy with the install and extra support
The cage is very good fit and paint is excellent. All the bars on top have padding and black covers. A very close match to the factory padding. Installation instructions could be better, but not a big deal. Also, made the Jeep feel much stiffer when drive on and off road. I would recommend it to my friends.
Fits great with the exception of the hardtop making much more wind noise after installation. I have tried dozens of adjustments to get it quiet again. The only temp solution is putting Duct tape across the front seam. Still thinking there is a solution for the wind noise that I have not found. The overall quality is good and adds needed protection for the driver and passenger incase of a roll. It is very similar to the Rockhard Sport cage for a much lower price.
It took most of a weekend to install this in my wrangler unlimited. The fit and finish are top notch. The reason for only giving four stars is the instructions are spotty and incomplete. If you are the adventurous type who doesn't mind rebuilding your own transfer case, then you will have no problems. If on the other hand, your skill set ends with an oil change, hire a professional for installation. The factory hardtop fits nicely, but the bar across the top of the dashboard may be inconvenient. Overall a great product for the hardcore off roader.
Well...... I like the kit for the most part. Bad news is it took a lot of modifications to work correctly on my jku. I can live with having to re drill some holes and/or bore some out but what is completely unacceptable is having to “notch” both sides of my front freedom tops on the inside because the mounts for the top bar interferes with it and the top panels wouldn’t sit tight..... or seal properly. It’s a good kit and it appears like it would help in a rollover just beware, your interior trim pieces will need “modified”, these parts need a little “persuasion” to fit and your padding will look terrible..... otherwise, go for it!
Install was hard and the product barely fit correctly, instructions were hard to follow. Product was very clearly a returned unit and had scratches and dents all over it which were obviously not from shipping. Next time would recommend a Rock Hard cage for the same price.