Bestop 5124301 No-Drill Header Windshield Channel for 2007-2018 Wrangler JK 2-Door & 4-Door

I love the way this attaches without the need for any drilling. The thumb bolts combined with the metal piece that distributes the pressure across the entire attachment point works so well you would think this was a factory item. The channel itself fits perfectly across the windshield gasket for a nice tight seal. In fact, it fits so well that when the bikini top is attached I wouldn't be surprised if the air noise coming from the windshield is actually lower than with the hard top attached.The bikini top attaches easily and I reattach this when I remove my bikini top so I don't have to worry about storing it. Obviously it can not remain attached when you put the hard top back on but I'll worry about then when it is time.

I was worried that we would have to drill into the jeep and that wasn't needed at all. This slides into a sleeve of the top and attaches on with screw brackets that are already on the unit for the hardtop. this was super easy to install and worked perfectly with a nice tight fit and seal. The directions were easy to read and understand. If you aren't sure which you need call Bestop! They are super helpful and the tops all have their own part numbers with hardware numbers so be sure you are getting the right thing.

Step by step and no issues with the install.

I took the advice of a previous review and just went to Home Depot and bought a set of stainless steel hex head bolts, the instructions actually say 10-24 3/8" but the 1/2" long ones that I got worked just fine. I didn't even use the Phillips head screws that were provided, I threw them out as soon as I opened the package but I would agree that they felt very cheap. The thread lock nuts that were provided worked excellent though but on top of that I can't figure out why the product didn't come pre-assembled seems the manufacture got kind of lazy on that front. Everything fit as it should but the instructions are garbage and kind of hard to picture what they are trying to tell you, I just took everything outside and mocked it up and then started the bolts and finished them on the ground (insert helpful wife). Has a nice painted finish and seems like it will last a long time. BTW I put this on my 2012 jk 2dr sport, I think it would be helpful if reviews put exact yr/make/model that way we all know what and how it fit 'cause let's face it these product descriptions leave a lot to be desired sometimes! Overall good products but lacking on some minor details therefor 4 instead of 5 stars

Perfect for what I needed!

Easy to install and works great, has good snaps to hold the front on.

Bestop makes great tops, no question. However there choice of ultra cheap screws and nuts are dissapointing.I snapped 3 of the 8 supplied screws attaching the brackets to the header panel.I was not gorilla tighting them ether,lolSo I went to Lowes and for $4 I got 8 stainless steel screws and lock nuts.Replaced all of Bestop's with these,works great and will never rust. Btw, if interested the size to get are 10-24 1\2 inch long Stainless Steel.As for the guy who commented about the fit not looking good on the new JK'smake no mistake this top is designed to look great with NO doors. Thats the whole point of a bikini top.A tip for the guy who had his top flapping around, you did not correctly install the straps, lol I drive my 2012 Arcticon the freeway all the time with no doors and just the bikini top at 85 plus, no issues :-)If you want a water tight fit to you doors, get the Supertop NX Twill, unzip the quarter and back window. it is also $1400for $100 bucks plus $40 for the header panel, not a bad deal.

No regrets on this purchase.