Hardtop Conversion

Jmjnewbold

Jmjnewbold

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So, I'm moving to a much colder climate soon. Good bye Florida, it's been a blast!!:thumb: Now that I am moving to Colorado I am looking for a hardtop. I found one local to me that comes from a 2010, mine is a 2015. I noticed that the wiring kits from mopar are different for the 2010 vs. the 2015. It seems to be the different HVAC controls. If I get the hard top will it fit and function properly on my 2015? I would hate to have fit issues with the freedom panels or issues with the wiring.:mad:
 
wayoflife

wayoflife

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The top will fit fine going from an older to newer Jeep. You can even go the other way around but there are guide pins on 2012-up tops that you would need to remove. But, I digress. I didn't know about the wiring harness difference but, would image that it's something you could adapt.
 
Arizona

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I purchased a used 2014 hard top to go on my 2009, it fit just fine. Also, like Eddie said there are pins I had to cut off but that added to the fun ;)
 
wayoflife

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I should also note that just because you're moving to CO doesn't mean you need a hard top. While it can be nice to have, it's far from necessary.
 
Jmjnewbold

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wayoflife said:
I should also note that just because you're moving to CO doesn't mean you need a hard top. While it can be nice to have, it's far from necessary.
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I'm moving to the Colorado Springs area and understand that hail occurs. I was thinking the hardtop was a safer bet. It would totally suck to have hail tear through my soft-top while I was driving with my little ones in the Jeep.:grayno:
 
hinrichs

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Jmjnewbold said:
I'm moving to the Colorado Springs area and understand that hail occurs. I was thinking the hardtop was a safer bet. It would totally suck to have hail tear through my soft-top while I was driving with my little ones in the Jeep.:grayno:
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Not sure this is the case always, but my soft top held up to larger than golf ball sized hail in a crazy storm we had last year. I feel a hard top would have cracked or just punched right though.
 
wayoflife

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hinrichs said:
Not sure this is the case always, but my soft top held up to larger than golf ball sized hail in a crazy storm we had last year. I feel a hard top would have cracked or just punched right though.
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Agreed. A soft top will weather hail better than the hood of your Jeep.
 
JayKay

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I'm sure the harness you could adapt. IMO, I like the look of the '12+ hard tops better because of the rear window size. Just my opinion.
 
Dopey84

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Having lived in Colorado for most my life.. Yes there is hail occasionally but not enough to constitute purchasing the hard top.. And like stated above will have a lil more durability than your hood when it comes to worrying about the kiddos no worries..
 
Jmjnewbold

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Dopey84 said:
Having lived in Colorado for most my life.. Yes there is hail occasionally but not enough to constitute purchasing the hard top.. And like stated above will have a lil more durability than your hood when it comes to worrying about the kiddos no worries..
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:thumb: Thank you for the information. I am really looking forward to the move! I miss snow, the Avalanche, the Broncos, and the great offroading!
 
seanb123

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Personally having a 2dr 08 hardtop I wouldn't pay more than 800-1000 for it. I love mine but that's about all it's worth to me.
 
Dopey84

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Looks good and price is fair but I'd also look into new weather seals for that just in case... Never bad to have extra..
 
Arizona

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seanb123 said:
Personally having a 2dr 08 hardtop I wouldn't pay more than 800-1000 for it. I love mine but that's about all it's worth to me.
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I bought my 2 dr hardtop used for $400 from a family that traded in their jeep and forgot the top was in the garage. Granted I had to drive 3 1/2 hours to get there... When I was in the market I wasn't looking at anything over $1000
 
Jmjnewbold

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Arizona said:
I bought my 2 dr hardtop used for $400 from a family that traded in their jeep and forgot the top was in the garage. Granted I had to drive 3 1/2 hours to get there... When I was in the market I wasn't looking at anything over $1000
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$400 is pretty darn good! I don't think I will be able to find one that cheap. :thinking:
 
Zstairlessone

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quertyman said:
Its one of the first thing I notice when I spot a jeep. And its the only way to determine the year of a jk from the outside.
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Hah! Mine will fool even the most astute observer :) dealership trashed my original and they only make the new ones so that's what I have on my 08. I actually like the look of the original better, but the view is much improved with the new ones.

Edit: why are you (OP) moving from Navarre to Colorado??
 
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