Bestop Sunrider for Hardtop for 18-25 Jeep Wrangler JL & Gladiator JT
High Quality Materials: This Sunrider for Hardtop is available in your choice of 30 oz. Twill ultra premium soft top material, or 28 oz. premium material. Both are waterproof, quiet, and built to last in any type of environment.
No Hassle Installation: This item is completely assembled, and installs to factory mount locations with no drilling or modifications to the Jeep. Replace those bulky freedom panels on your Wrangler JL hardtop with this easy to use Flip Back Sunrider replacement!
Easy To Use: Simply reach up and unlatch the front section of the Sunrider, and flip it back the enjoy the open air! Reverse this process easily to be covered again. All of this can be done from your seat.Note: This product is compatible with push button start 2018 Jeep Wranglers
Easily let the nice weather in with the Bestop Sunrider for Hardtop for the Wrangler JL vehicles. This Sunrider feature top replaces the bulky factory Freedom panels with a waterproof, heavy duty Twill soft top material that is great to run year round! The Sunrider for hardtop installs to the vehicle with no drilling or modifications, and all of the necessary hardware is included for the installation. This innovative design allows you to flip back the front section on a nice day, exposing the sky right from the comfort of your front seats! Quickly and easily pull the top forward and latch into place when you need to be covered. This item fits all Wrangler JL 2 and 4 Door vehicles, as well as the Jeep Gladiator JT.
Jeep Gladiator (JT)
- 2025 Jeep Gladiator (JT)
- 2024 Jeep Gladiator (JT)
- 2023 Jeep Gladiator (JT)
- 2022 Jeep Gladiator (JT)
- 2021 Jeep Gladiator (JT)
- 2020 Jeep Gladiator (JT)
Jeep Wrangler 2-Door (JL)
- 2025 Jeep Wrangler 2-Door (JL)
- 2024 Jeep Wrangler 2-Door (JL)
- 2023 Jeep Wrangler 2-Door (JL)
- 2022 Jeep Wrangler 2-Door (JL)
- 2021 Jeep Wrangler 2-Door (JL)
- 2020 Jeep Wrangler 2-Door (JL)
- 2019 Jeep Wrangler 2-Door (JL)
- 2018 Jeep Wrangler 2-Door (JL)
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4-Door (JL)
- 2025 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4-Door (JL)
- 2024 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4-Door (JL)
- 2023 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4-Door (JL)
- 2022 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4-Door (JL)
- 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4-Door (JL)
- 2020 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4-Door (JL)
- 2019 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4-Door (JL)
- 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4-Door (JL)
Bestop Sunrider for Hardtop Options
| Part Number | Catalog # | Price | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5245417 | 11132-9310 | 30 oz. Twill | $849.99 | ||||||
| 5245435 | 11132-9311 | 28 oz. Black Diamond | $679.99 | ||||||
| 11132-9420 | 30 oz. Twill with SunScreen | $1,199.98 | |||||||
| 11132-9421 | 28 oz. Black Diamond with SunScreen | $999.98 |
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Bestop Sunrider for Hardtop Reviews
best thing I have purchased for my jeep
Very convenient way to enjoy open air driving.bought the screen to which is really nice to have.
This is a great addition to my Jeep wrangler. It was fairly easy to install as I watched the video and also used the manual instructions. I had help and the whole install took about an hour. It is now super easy to open to enjoy the open skies.
Questions
Moderate Snow (6-12 inches): The Sunrider uses a heavy-duty, reinforced frame and it can easily support a standard overnight snowfall of several inches without collapsing or stretching permanently.
Heavy/Wet Snow: If you are expecting a massive "dump" of heavy, wet Sierra cement or more than a foot of snow, it is best practice to brush it off. Like any soft top, extreme weight over a long period can cause the fabric to sag or put unnecessary stress on the seals.
Tension: Because the Sunrider replaces only the Freedom Panels (the front section), the span of fabric is relatively small compared to a full soft top. This smaller surface area makes it much more rigid and less prone to "pooling" snow than a full-length soft top.
How the Sunrider Operates
When you flip the Sunrider back, the fabric and its metal frame fold into a "Z" shape. In its fully open position, the assembly rests on top of the rear hardtop section, specifically just behind the main roll bar (soundbar) area.
Stack Height: When folded open, the Sunrider typically stands about 4 to 6 inches tall from the surface of the hardtop. If your roof rack sits lower than this height over the rear section of the Jeep, the top will hit the rack before it can fully open and latch into its safety straps.
Rear Seam Location: You mentioned your rack extends to the "rear seam of the freedom tops." This is the exactly where the Sunrider needs to land when open. If the rack has a front crossbar or a "wind fairing" that sits directly over that seam, it will almost certainly block the top from folding back.
Interference Factors
Platform Racks (e.g., Rhino-Rack, Front Runner): These often extend over the entire roof. Unless the rack is mounted very high (usually over 6 inches of clearance), you cannot flip the Sunrider open.
Basket-Style Racks: If your rack is a basket that starts at the seam and has a vertical front wall, it will prevent the Sunrider from reaching its final resting position.
Crossbar Systems: If you only have crossbars and the front one is placed behind the Sunrider's "landing zone," you should be fine.
