Today I installed the “Bestop Trektop NX Soft Top with Tinted Side & Rear Windows – Black Diamond (SKU 56823-35)” that I obtained, as usual, from Morris 4X4 Center. The installation took me longer than the quoted 2 hours. It took me more like 4. And then it really isn’t complete, as the fabric is too tight for me to completely close the window and the tailgate bar won’t lock into position fully. But then again I did a lot of it in the dark. I’m sure that added some time. Also, it was cool and cloudy even when I did start in the daylight. I never got the opportunity to put the top in the sun as recommended. Also, the printed instructions pointed you to video tutorials on the Bestop web site. There were no instructions for the “NX” on the site. Fortunately their official tutorial was among the first to be returned in a search of YouTube. The correct video for the NX install is here.
Update: The pictures below are from two days later. The fabric has stretched enough that the zippers are all fully closed and the tailgate bar snaps in properly. The day was sunny and by the end of the day the wrinkles that show a couple places in the fabric had all stretched out. The top is smooth, the zippers all open and close easily, and it latches into position without any difficulty.
Mod’ the Mod’:
But I do think I’m going to need to make a mod’ on this mod’. I want to be able to roll up the rear window while it is still on the Jeep. For this I’ll need to install some straps that will hold the rolled up window in place at the top.
