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Offline redzuki89

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noobie here - soft top replacement advice please
« on: May 06, 2008, 08:23:26 PM »
hi, i just purchased a mint 1989 Samurai JL with 32K original miles.  The only problem is the top is pretty well dry rotted and the glass has hazed.  Have looked on the internet and the prices are all over the place for replacements.
Anyone have a suggestion?  Live in Florida, looking for white.
Thanks
1989 Samurai JL
Original - 32K miles
Garaged since 1992

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Offline mrfuelish

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Re: noobie here - soft top replacement advice please
« Reply #1 on: May 06, 2008, 10:18:50 PM »
You get what you pay for, I like best tops but if you get a cheap top you might be sending it back a few times until you get one that fits.
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Re: noobie here - soft top replacement advice please
« Reply #2 on: May 07, 2008, 04:46:04 AM »
Found mine on e-bay last year for around $150. Some company in California. Fitted like a glove

Re: noobie here - soft top replacement advice please
« Reply #3 on: May 07, 2008, 06:26:29 AM »
I've bought three (2 Tracker, 1 Samurai) Pavement Ends tops over the years from Morris 4x4 (on Ebay).  All have fit well and were low priced (around $150). 

I think the Bestop tops are about $100 more, I've never had one, but I can't see them being that much better than the Pavement Ends top.

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Offline redzuki89

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Re: noobie here - soft top replacement advice please
« Reply #4 on: May 10, 2008, 05:08:15 AM »
appreciate the advice, will probably go with the payment ends and get the bikini for the summer too!
thanks
1989 Samurai JL
Original - 32K miles
Garaged since 1992

Re: noobie here - soft top replacement advice please
« Reply #5 on: May 10, 2008, 10:05:08 AM »
i got my new top for my tracker off "tops4less.com"  you should check it out.  it was 174 shipped i believe. 

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Re: noobie here - soft top replacement advice please
« Reply #6 on: May 10, 2008, 12:55:26 PM »
I got the Bestop for mine , I got it from 4 wheel drive hardware and , I got it in the black denim , it just seems a little tougher than the vinyl . at the time they were offering free shipping . They do that all the time .
'87 Sami , 3" Calmini lift , Currie tow shackels up front , 2" longer in the back , 6.5 to 1 Tcase gears , RRO Mega mount Tcase mount , Weber Carb , Trail tough ott steering .

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Re: noobie here - soft top replacement advice please
« Reply #7 on: May 10, 2008, 08:54:22 PM »
thats what mine is bestop .  you can go thru heavy brush without tearing .  go with the bestop you won't be sorry .  well worth every penny.
I don't believe cheaper is always better
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