Bestop 5245435 Black Diamond Sunrider for Hardtop 2018-Current Jeep Wrangler JL & Jeep Gladiator

Easy one person install. Cabin is a bit louder as you'd expect, but this has been great during the summer. Even in winter, terrible rain and wind, it holds up really well. I've had zero issues. Convenience during the summer to quickly just pop open and let in more air and light are well worth the cost and increased road noise.

There is definitely an improved version and that’s what I got. Installation was easy. No weird z clips fiddling since there is an improved design that you just screw in the system.I’ve seen videos of the top flapping at highway speeds. Well that’s been improved too. The top is secured to the bars now so there can be no flap.I drove windows up at 80mph and can converse normally on Uconnect and in person. Windows down sounds like the windows down and with no flapping. I was a bit concerned about purchasing due to noise levels but I barely notice a difference from the freedom panels. The rain beats down on it like a normal convertible would sound.This product is great!

The media could not be loaded. I bought the Bestop 5245417 Black Twill Sunrider for my 2020 Jeep Wrangler JL because I wanted a quicker way to enjoy the sun without having to fully Hulk-smash my hardtop off. Mission accomplished. It installed smoothly, looks sleek, and functions like a dream.But here’s the unexpected bonus: my cat is OBSESSED with this thing.Within minutes of installation, I caught Peet on the roof like she was in an action movie. She launched herself at the Sunrider, rolled around like it was laced with catnip, and started doing parkour routines that would make the Cirque du Soleil jealous. I’ve watched the video 14 times. She looks like she’s trying to transcend space-time.So not only did I get an awesome Jeep upgrade, but I also inadvertently purchased a feline amusement park. I’m not saying it’s built for cats… but I’m also not not saying that. 10/10 would recommend—for Jeep lovers and adrenaline-seeking cats alike.Bonus: If you’ve ever wanted to see your cat become a rooftop ninja, this is your chance

2nd UPDATE July 2022: replaced my 2018 green JL with a ‘22 4xE hybrid (also a JL) and was able to keep this Sunrider top for the new Jeep. It’s still working perfectly and STILL THE BEST accessory I’ve bought for my jeep hands down. Even three years later!UPDATE: NINE MONTHS LATER, it’s STILL my favorite accessory ever AND my freedom panels are still in storage. I have never even taken them out again. I flip my Sunrider top open almost every time I drive unless the weather absolutely will not cooperate. LOVE it and still super happy with the purchase.Original post:I absolutely adore this Sunrider top! I recently went from a 2012 Wrangler Sport JK with a soft top to this 2018 Rubicon Unlimited JL with a hardtop, and while I love the new Jeep overall, I was *not* a fan of messing with Freedom Panels to have the open-air experience. I was accustomed to putting the front section of my soft top back at stop lights (because it was so fast), and switching to the Freedom Panels on a hard top was no bueno for me.Enter the Bestop Sunrider top. I heard good things, and my bestie (who drives a 2018 Wrangler Sahara Unlimited JK) both decided to try it out. We tried hers first (same top but a different version that fits the JK, whereas this one I'm reviewing fits the JL). We put the Sunrider top on her Jeep without much trouble, and she loves it! Works great and probably would give it four stars of five, but only because (like other reviewers) we noticed a couple of the bolts could have been longer and would have made the install on that version a little easier. HOWEVER... this twill Sunrider top that fits the JL is another story entirely!This twill Sunrider top for the JL is completely AMAZING. My friend helped me install it, and she and I both had no experience doing anything like this other than putting a similar Sunrider top on her Jeep a week or two earlier. We installed the top in under a half-hour with NO problems, NO profanity (hahaha), and it fit *perfectly*. Every bolt/screw/part fit beautifully and installed easily.It fit so well and came together so easily I was *convinced* the trouble with it would show up either when I drove it or when I took it through the car wash, but I was definitely wrong! I feared bad road noise when it's closed, and I haven't noticed a difference at all (it's still a Jeep after all... not exactly the first choice if you're looking for a super quiet ride). It rides just fine when it's open as well (and perhaps I should use the velcro straps to tie back the top when it's open, but I *never* do and it seems fine). And at the car wash I was *certain* there would be some water getting through somewhere, but it hasn't let a single drop of water inside. It fit so well it's like a factory part instead of a third-party item.I have only had the Sunrider top on my Jeep for a few days now, but I can easily say it's my favorite accessory I've ever purchased. I love that I can quickly flip a couple of clamps and toss the front section back - even at a stoplight - and if it starts raining I can put the top back on just as quickly and easily.I love this Sunrider top so much I've opted not to store my freedom panels in my Jeep and have actually placed them in storage. I won't be needing them for a while. Or perhaps ever.Thanks, Bestop! You made my new Jeep fun. I'd give you six stars if I could!

I wish I could go naked, but since I live in an apartment complex and do not have a garage taking my Freedom Panels off has been the best I can do. The Freedom Panels are easy enough to remove and store in the back - but there have been times after a long day I lack the initiative to put them back on. And my neighborhood is not exactly crime-free so leaving my panels off overnight is a risk I shouldn't be taking. Also - the storage bag for my panels has seen better days and I have been considering buying a replacement for it.Then last week I spotted this product in an off-road supplier catalog. It was not on my radar to jump into a mod like this, but given how much I like the open air when I'm driving my Jeep on and off road it seemed like like a no-brainer. I mulled over the price, watched a few videos with installation instructions and reviews, and decided to go for it.I am glad I did. Installation was a snap. Took less than 30 minutes from start to finish. I went for the heavier and more expensive twill version. It looks great! I just returned from road testing it, and it seems to obscure the road noise as much as the panels did. Opening and closing the Sunrider is easy and can be done without leaving the driver's seat. Although I would not recommend messing with this while driving, you can flip it open while moving. However I tried closing it while going around 60 mph and the wind resistance is too strong to do that safely. The only thing I cannot vouch for first-hand is that it does not leak water but I would be very surprised if it did - it appears to fit tightly.I dropped off my Freedom Panels at our storage location. I won't need them anymore. And I have gained the space the panel bag took up in the back. Happy I made this purchase and I look forward to driving with the top open a lot more often.