Rugged Ridge XHD Bowless Soft Top for 97-06 Jeep Wrangler TJ in Spice
Bowless Fastback Design: Eliminate the bulky factory soft top frame with a streamlined bowless design that fits snugly over the Wrangler TJ's factory sport bars, creating a clean fastback profile and a more modern appearance.
Full Top to Summer Brief Versatility: Quickly change your Jeep's configuration by unzipping the side windows to create an open-air summer brief. You can store the removable side windows in the integrated rear window storage flap, keeping them protected and within reach.
Heavy-Duty Tinted Windows: Features durable 30-mil DOT-approved windows with 31% tint for excellent visibility, reduced glare, and a finished, premium look.
Built for Outdoor Exposure: Durable vinyl-coated polyester and cotton fabric combines with reinforced stitching at high-stress areas and marine-grade thread designed to resist deterioration and discoloration from prolonged sun exposure.
Simplified Strap System: A thoughtfully engineered design uses fewer straps than many traditional bowless tops, with two side straps, a center adjustment strap, and two rear straps positioned inside the top for a cleaner appearance and straightforward installation.
Give your classic TJ a leaner profile without giving up the versatility that makes a soft-top Wrangler so much fun. The Rugged Ridge XHD Bowless Soft Top in Spice for the 1997–2006 Jeep Wrangler TJ eliminates the conventional soft top bow assembly and instead fits securely over the factory sport bars. The resulting fastback-style profile cleans up the Jeep's roofline while reducing the amount of bulky framework normally associated with a traditional soft top.
The XHD Bowless Soft Top is built around versatility. Leave the windows installed for full cabin coverage, or unzip the side windows when warmer weather calls for a more open driving experience. Rugged Ridge designed the rear window to roll up or serve as a convenient storage flap for the removable side windows, eliminating the need for a separate window storage bag. It's a clever setup for TJ owners who regularly change their top configuration as weather and trail conditions evolve.
Durability also gets plenty of attention. The top uses vinyl-coated polyester and cotton fabric with reinforced stitching in high-pull areas, while marine-grade thread helps resist deterioration and discoloration caused by sun exposure. Heavy-duty 30-mil DOT-approved windows feature a 31% tint, delivering substantial construction along with the darker appearance many Jeep owners prefer. An integrated rain flap also provides additional coverage behind the doors at an area particularly susceptible to weather intrusion.
Rugged Ridge simplifies installation by reducing the number of straps required to tension the top. The straps sit inside the top for a cleaner exterior look, while the attached side weather-protection foam eliminates another loose component to track during installation. Zippered interior side pockets also provide convenient storage for maps and smaller trail essentials, adding everyday functionality without cluttering the cabin.
Finished in classic Spice, the XHD Bowless Soft Top is an especially natural match for TJs with tan, spice, or period-inspired interior and exterior combinations. Whether you're replacing an aging top or simply want to ditch the conventional bow system for a cleaner profile, the Rugged Ridge XHD combines full-top weather coverage, removable-window versatility, integrated storage, and unmistakable open-air Jeep character in one streamlined package.
Installation Note: Designed for 1997–2006 Jeep Wrangler TJ 2-Door models and does not fit Wrangler Unlimited LJ models. Installation requires factory-style door surrounds, a tailgate bar, and a windshield header channel, which is sold separately. The factory soft top bow assembly is not required.
- Features: Tinted Windows
- Color: Spice
- Hardware Type: Frameless Slantback Style
- Fabric: Vinyl (Good)
Jeep Wrangler (TJ)
- 2006 Jeep Wrangler (TJ)
- 2005 Jeep Wrangler (TJ)
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- 1998 Jeep Wrangler (TJ)
- 1997 Jeep Wrangler (TJ)
Rugged Ridge XHD Bowless Soft Top Options
| Part Number | Catalog # | Price | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13750.37 | 11119-0017 | $899.99 |
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Rugged Ridge XHD Bowless Soft Top Reviews
The hardest part was waiting for a sunny day so the top would stretch enough to put it on. Watching a how to video is much simpler than trying to read the instructions and look at the pictures. I have an 02 Sahara and the top fit like is was supposed to.
Easy to install, did it by myself in about two hours total. Just make sure you have a warm area. I had trouble once i got to the last zipper which wouldn't go all the way because the fabric wasn't stretched. I left in sitting on the Jeep in the garage with a heater on it overnight and finished it the next day.
The material seems good. The windows have a nice clear, dark tint. The zippered mesh pockets above the doors are nice.
I got it up to 55mph and it definitely is no quieter than my OE top. I did expect an improvement in noise reduction. But it doesn't seem to help with this.
Last bit, i with the rear window was set a bit higher. I am 6'1" and had to pull my rearview mirror down. i could see the the fabric above the window in my mirror. So i can't see traffic behind me until they're closer.
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