I'm about to buy a Sail Cloth Soft top

craigsjeep · July 22nd, 2010, 20:41

The reviews on the web are mixed. What's the real story?
Factory hardware on my 97 TJ is in good condition. Should I go for it?

**bcarpenter** · July 23rd, 2010, 06:32

What web reviews? Is it just waterproofed canvas or what?

craigsjeep · July 23rd, 2010, 07:37

They are made by BestTop and some consider them to be the top of the line replacement top. 50% quieter and more durable. The price tag is pushing $600. I Googled Besttop Jeep Sail Cloth Soft Top Reviews and some say that they are excellent and some say they don't fit well. I was hoping someone here had some experience with one.

norwich19934 · July 23rd, 2010, 09:42

i have quite a bit of expernce with besttops supertop, their awsome, much Quiter than the yj factory top, my besttop has been on my jeep for 5 years, put a tree through it, got it fixed, and is still a damn good top. good luck with your choice.

**michaelhecht** · July 27th, 2010, 11:08

I own a Sail Cloth.. It is quieter and it is noticeably thicker. I was persuaded to purchase it by fellow Jeepers who owned them. They say that the top will last 3-5 years longer then the standard top, maintenance depending.

I take care of my top and try not to rub it on as many trees as possible. That said, it is about 3 years old (maybe 4 now) I've never had an issue with it and it has not faded at all. I also never run the upper door channels locked in place so, I assume there is an added stress to the top due to that but, despite it, it remains a great top. I can bounce a quarter off it and it's as tight as the day I installed it. I expect to get many more years out it it.

Good things having been said. I just talked a buddy into purchasing one for those same reasons. He got it, put it on and the side windows appear to be 1 inch too long on both sides which made it very loose fitting. I tried his window on my top and they fit fine so, something's been done to the top.. Might be worth a call to bestop to question them directly.. I'd be interested to hear what you learn!