Hard top question

I've been hunting for a deal on one for a bit now & it's my understanding that the hard tops are pretty much interchangeable from 97 up. As far as what you will need to install it I can't help ya much cause I yet to do it but I've got to think you'll need the bolts to clamp it down, some rubber gasket material to keep out the elements, a wiring harness if it has rear defrost & or wiper. Most of this stuff you can find on ebay & I'm sure I'm forgetting something.

L8r - Jersey

Yes it should fit a 98 just fine.

If it does not come with the 6 bolts that hold it to the body you will need something (C-clamps work in a pinch for a short time/distance) to hold it down to the body.

The only gasket, etc is at the front, at the top of the windsheild, that should be on your Jeep already.

Hard top for a TJ is pretty much just set it on and bolt it up and clamp it down (clamps are attached to the hard top). The only trick is making sure that the gasket thingy at the top of the windsheild is clean and has no dirt or sand. If its got sand etc in it, its much more likely to have a wind or water leak.

Hi, Thanks for all the fast re-ply's. I don't know how much they want for the hard top yet. But once I see it-I"ll buy it. Thanks again.

Have sense,patience,and self-restrain,and no mischief will come.

What the other guys said plus I put some padded sealing tape sold for pickup toppers on the top. It gets beat up with the on and off cycles.

Good luck Dean and when you need a hard top lift here are some plans:

I think the idea of soundproofing/insulating the hardtop is a great idea. I want to do this but want it to look good and be permanant so, If anybody has photos they'd like to share, or a website to point to, I'd appreciate it. I need to know the brand(s) of glue to use and the kind of material to buy etc,

Also, check your TJ for extra wiring harnesses, etc. My '99 came with a soft top, but was fully wired already for a hard top. You can see the harness taped in the back/ extra wiring behind the 3 little switches in front. Still haven't gotten around to needing one yet, however.

Matt