Time for a new top - Need input

It's time to get a new top for my '5. It's got a 15 year old Bestop on it now that is just about destroyed. It would work good for someone who doesn't have one, but not on a daily driver anymore. Basically, I want a nice top that I'll get some decent usage out of, but something that's relatively cost effective. Basically, I don't need a top with every possible feature. What are ya'll running or what would you recommend? Thanks in advance

 

The Tiger Top from Bestop is what I use. No fancy options like the Supertop. Still pretty expensive though, but good quality and fit. If you are patient and watch to see what comes up on ebay, you can get a good deal on a lightly used or even new top

 

Call Herm. He sells the old Kayline tops which is now owned by a different company but same top essentially. You'll find his prices are the best too!

 

Another thing, some wholesalers sell tops with factory blemishes for cheap. They are usaully not advertised. Call around and ask if they have any blems and what/where the blem is. Thats how i got mine. 300 bucks brand new - this was about 8 years ago. The blem was an inch long scratch on one of the rear windows that I was actually able to just about compound out!!!

 

Repeat after me "Herm....Herm...Herm"

 

Do you want snaps or track, I filled all my snap holes in and will never put a snap back on my body again, two words Bestop Supertop the only way to fly. Mine has been on my jeep for at least 7 years now, sits outside most of the time and its still in pretty good shape. Once you go with rails you'll never want to see a snap again!!

 

4 Wheel Parts Wholesalers just had the Bestop Supertops on sale last weekend. I ordered one for my '77 CJ5. $621 shipped to my door. Mcruff is right. Once you use rails you'll wonder why they even still make snaps.

 

Update.... My Supertop arrived about five minutes ago. On opening the box, I'm impressed. For a soft top, all the pieces feel pretty solid! There is nothing lightweight about this thing. I have an installation video to go watch. I'll be back.

 

Is Kayline the brand that looks like my original? Canvas?

 

The same reason most women hate Wool.

 

Mike: You're right. The PO of mine put a Supertop on, both door types (full and 1/2), and a bikini, 6 mo. before I bought it. Works great.

But, the front edge of my door opening must have 10 snaps or more on each side. Some look like orig dealer instaled, and newer ones for a later top. If I removed them, I would have a LOT of holes to fill.

 

The Kayline seems to have more of an old-school look for some reason (at least the 2A 3A does). Mine is an original Kayline but I don't think it changed with the new company.

Check out Herm's pictures under convertible tops. I think Jerry's ran $540 shipped for his 3A.

http://www.hermtheoverdriveguy.com

 

Here is my $0.02 worth

Spend the jack for the Supertop.

 

Supertop is a perfect fit. NO SNAPS!

 

Supertop. It's worth the extra $ - especially for a daily driver.

 

Thanks for all the replies. I have an oooooooooold Supertop now, and yeah, I had to make the doors fit too. Mine currently has the snaps. Does the Tigertop have the snaps also and will they line up with my old ones? Does anyone have pics of this "track" I've seen discussed? Thanks again