2008 Liberty Ltd.

That Skytop... er Skyslider looks like a pretty cool feature, but as you might imagine there is nothing new under the sun .

Hi Skyslider, We have been using Aerospace 303 protectant on our Wrangler tops here with excellent results. Be aware that there is also a 303 Cleaner, don't get the two confused. It also works well on clear vinyl windows and as a treatment for plastic trim like dashes etc. It's a tad pricey but a bottle goes a long long ways. You can get it on the net at several places, look for the best price. Les '07 Wrangler X 2door 6 speed

I was talking about that with a friend Jeff...you are right. Early ones were leather I guess. Maybe you recall the early 60's VW beetles with removable canvas roof.

Skyslider

OK Gotcha. I'm going to get some. "Jethro" the local Jeep parts guy is completely clueless. Price is secondary issue for the SS top because I don't want to think about repairs/replacement in 5 years of summer sun/sand here in the desert.

Skyslider

There is some company in Europe that makes (or made) that roof as an assembly, I THINK the VW roof was an actual canvas roof but I know Mercedes and Peugeot used the same basic roof. As a matter of fact Studebaker probably got the idea from Mercedes because they were the US distributer for Mercedes in the early 60's. That's also where they got the idea for the Lark and Hawk grills of that era too.

Just returned from 8 hour trip. These headlights are a disaster-awful-- even the high beams SUK. Suggestions to replace bulbs with another brand or can I bitch to Jeep?

Skyslider

There's a reason why you more often than not will see Jeeps with auxiliary lighting. :) I've got a pair of Hella 500 driving lights for those really, really dark nights.

If you're just wanting to replace the headlamp bulbs, try the Sylvania Xtravision in the purple and black package. Exact same bulb as the high-end, high-cost SilverStar, but with lower cost, longer life, and higher light output all thanks to the lack of blue coating on the glass.

Wonder if the euro Jeeps have different lights ? The ones on my TJ are pretty good. (H4 halogens).

Dave Milne, Scotland

The bulbs may be identical but you folks get E coded lamps/lenses while on the other side of the pond we get DOT approved junk that hasn't significantly improved since the 60's.

One of the common mods is to buy E coded lamps for installation over here. The beam focus is much better and there is less spill-over.