Hey, guys. Meredith with ExtremeTerrain. And in this video, I'm gonna be covering different kinds
of hardtops for your Wrangler. Now, choosing a hardtop can be a little bit difficult considering
that there are a lot of options available. Now I chose three of the most common types of hardtops,
I installed them on our JKs behind me, and I'm gonna break down each
category of these hardtops, hopefully making it easier for you to choose which one
is right for you and your Wrangler. Now, again, I chose the JKs behind me to install these on,
however, they are available for all generations, including YJ,
TJ, and even JL right here on our site. Now make sure you like and subscribe for more
cool content like this. So with that being said, let's hop into the first hardtops.
The first type of hardtop that I'm gonna cover is a one-piece top. And the name is pretty
self-explanatory considering that the whole top is just one piece and won't have any removable
panels in the front like a factory hardtop does. Now, this is a very common design for the older
generation Wranglers like the YJ and the TJ, as well as two-door JK and JLs because of the shorter
wheelbase. Now the design will usually take a more traditional OEM-approach with a square back design
as you can see on the JK behind me. This design is great if you're looking for a no-hassle hardtop
and you really don't need every bell and whistle that some of the other options come with.
Now, since you don't have to worry about those additional panels in the front of this hardtop,
these will usually be more of a cost-effective option in comparison to some other choices.
Now, this specific top that I have mounted up on our Wrangler is the one-piece hardtop in black.
This apple feature a factory-like design with that square back look like I mentioned before,
but it will also have some upgrades in the mix. Now,
what I personally like about this one and aftermarket hardtops, in general,
is the fully carpeted interior liner that's gonna help out with temperature regulation
inside your cab area and will also help with some sound dampening in the meantime.
Now this top will also have gas struts for the rear glass,
as well as a 31% tint on the windows for some extra styling, and of course
installation. If you're looking to keep it simple when it comes to choosing a hardtop,
this style is definitely gonna be a great choice. However, if you're looking for a
little bit more out of a hardtop setup, then the next style might suit you best.
Up next, we're taking a look at a two-piece design, and again, the name says it all. This
top will usually be split into two sections right at your center soundbar. Now just like the newer
factory hardtops, this will allow you to remove the front panel to enjoy a more open-air driving
experience in your Jeep without having to take the heaviest part, the back part of your hardtop off.
Now the two-piece feature will give you a bit more flexibility when it comes to freedom
and when it comes to the configuration of your top in comparison to a one-piece design.
Now these types of hardtops usually feature different styles, like a fastback look,
or even integrate a sunroof for a different field to your interior. Now,
while not all two-piece hardtops are the same or have the same extras,
they are perfect for somebody who's looking for more out of their hardtop experience. The
top that I have on Jeep is the DV8 off-road ranger hardtops. This specific top will take
an OEM approach when it comes to the function and even some of the styling with a square back look.
Now even though it has a traditional square back look, the DV8 top will also have
ridges on the top as well as the sides to make it stand out from the rest.
Now, like we saw with our last option, this style will also come up with the carpeted interior for
installation, shock assisted rear windows, and tinted windows for that extra styling.
Now, if you're a fan of the two-piece design but you're looking for something a little bit
more to make your Jeep skin out, the next style is definitely gonna be up your alley.
So, as you just saw with the last two hardtops, they both take a more traditional square back
style, they resemble the factory top. Now fastback top, or a slammed back top will be for the
Wrangler owners who want to switch it up from the normal styling. Now this style of hardtop is very
popular for that aggressive pre-runner aesthetic that you can see behind me. Now not only will this
just look good mounted up on the Jeep, but this will actually help out with your aerodynamics
considering the shape of the top of the slanted back. Now that's gonna help out with your MPG
as well as your handling when you're driving your Jeep around on the road or even off-road.
Now I would keep in mind with this kind of top, your cargo space will be limited because of the
angle design. If your storage in your Jeep is a concern of yours, then a traditional square
back top might be a better choice, but if you're okay with sacrificing some cargo space
for this style, then this is gonna be right up your alley. This top that I have on our JK, is
the two-piece slammed hardtop in black. Now this top is made of a hand-laid multilayer fiberglass
construction and will have similar features to the last one that we took a look at with the
assistant rear glass, the carpeted interior, and the removable panel in the front. Not to
mention this will also have a carbon-fiber trim in the back, which will add some extra styling.
Now this choice is mounted on a four-door, as you can see, so the slant is a little bit more defined
than one you would see on a two-door because of how the actual rollbar underneath this design.
Now the fastback options for the two-door will still have the slant,
but it just won't be as exaggerated as the four-door choice,
so I would keep that in mind if you are shopping around for a fastback
top or your two-door. Nonetheless, the big takeaway from this is the aggressive look, making
this style a great choice for the Jeep owner who really wants their Wrangler to stand out.
Again, choosing a hardtop for your Wrangler is a big commitment and it can be challenging
considering all the options that out there. Hopefully, this breakdown made it a little
bit easier to narrow down your choices to pick the right hardtop for you and your Wrangler. So that's
gonna be a wrap for this video. Make sure you like and subscribe for more cool content like this,
as well as other product install videos. And always keep it right here at extremeterrain.com.