How to Install a Bestop Bikini Jeep Top on a TJ Wrangler

http://www.4wd.com/Jeep-Tops-Jeep-Top-Accessories/Bestop-Bikini-Tops-for-Jeep... - If you're looking to install a Jeep soft top, bikini tops are a popular choice. Overall, it's a pretty straightforward install. Check it out as our 4WD experts install a Bestop Bikini Jeep top on a Jeep TJ Wrangler.

1. If possible, lay the bikini Jeep top in the sun to allow the fabric to stretch. This makes installation much easier.
2. Install header channel.
3. IMPORTANT: Do not overtighten bolts. Overtightening will strip nutserts.
4. Install bikini into header channel
5. Install center strap and loosely fasten
6. Make sure that the bikini has not come out of the header
7. Install rear fasteners and tighten
8. Tighten center strap completely
9. If using bikini with OEM door surrounds, the top can be latched to the surround.
10. If not using door surrounds, attach with Velcro closures and you're done!

Find a great selection of bikini Jeep tops at www.4WD.com.

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[wccborn]

Can you put the normal top up without taking the header off?

[4wd]

@wccborn you will need to take the header channel off to put your top up.

[fratm]

When I install the bikini into the header channel it bows up, and I can not get it to stay in the channel.. Any suggestion on how to get it to stay in there?

[4wd]

@fratm I’m sorry, but I don’t have an answer for you without seeing the vehicle. Without seeing the situation I would suggest to make everything as tight as possible and make sure everything is seated correctly. Sorry for the generic response, but again without seeing it... it’s very hard to determine the issue.

[fratm]

@4wd I ended up using duct tape to hold it down until I got everything tight, that worked :)

[bgfci]

saved me a ton of time and aggravation.... thanks...

[TerBeCe]

This helped us tons!! Thank yuu!