Bestop eTop Power Retractable Convertible Soft Top ... review

[Black Bronco Convertible]

@heathw101 could you show pics of the cargo area with the tailgate open? I ordered for my 2 door and I currently use the Diabolical Slipstream cargo cover and, while I’m confident I’ll need to quit using it, I’d like to see how low the dropped top and motor sit below the tailgate door.

The motors sit above the rear wheels. You have room all the way up to the belt line

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[Ft. Worth Rob]

The motors sit above the rear wheels. You have room all the way up to the belt line

Thanks. I’d searched YouTube a few times and somehow never come upon this.

 

[22BlackDiamondGreen]

does anyone with the eTop have a light bar - I really like the look and function but I'm concerned the flapping could get worse.

 

[8oncoPete]

@heathw101 could you show pics of the cargo area with the tailgate open? I ordered for my 2 door and I currently use the Diabolical Slipstream cargo cover and, while I’m confident I’ll need to quit using it, I’d like to see how low the dropped top and motor sit below the tailgate door.

Did the top work with the security enclosure? Have the same set up with a 4 door

 

[Ft. Worth Rob]

Did the top work with the security enclosure? Have the same set up with a 4 door

Not sure yet. @Bestop_Team is overpromising and underdelivering. I ordered the top and paid for it on Feb 13 from the 4x4 shop I use and still don’t have it. They keep kicking the delivery date out.

 

[CaliRaptor7201]

I have my Bestop for about 6 months now and I love it. I have a 2025 Bronco Raptor and living in San Diego with an electric convertible is a game changer. I personal would recommend it to anyone.

 

[indisd]

does anyone with the eTop have a light bar - I really like the look and function but I'm concerned the flapping could get worse.

Wondering this myself.

 

[DewarT]

Not sure yet. @Bestop_Team is overpromising and underdelivering. I ordered the top and paid for it on Feb 13 from the 4x4 shop I use and still don’t have it. They keep kicking the delivery date out.

I have the Diabolical Slipstream as well and Im pretty sure it will not work with this softtop- I have been very interested in the eTop with all the hard top problems I have had.

The motor and bracketry for the top comes down below where the Slipstream mounts. I really like the slipstream when I run without the top, but wouldnt need it when it takes seconds to put the top up.

Did you get your top yet?

 

[Ft. Worth Rob]

I have the Diabolical Slipstream as well and Im pretty sure it will not work with this softtop- I have been very interested in the eTop with all the hard top problems I have had.

The motor and bracketry for the top comes down below where the Slipstream mounts. I really like the slipstream when I run without the top, but wouldnt need it when it takes seconds to put the top up.

Did you get your top yet?

Not yet. July 14th is what they’re telling me now.

 

[sundaeman]

I haven't seen any installation instructions, has anyone else?

 

[Deadpool392]

I haven't seen any installation instructions, has anyone else?

I doubt you’ll find any, Bestop requires authorized dealer install for warranty, so I would bet they (installers) are the only ones who have installation instructions.

 

[Z because X was taken]

22 Wildtrak. I have a KC light bar installed. With the OEM soft top it caused flapping that was more noticable when the light bar was installed. I had the BestTop Etop installed by the authorized dealer and it was a perfect install. One of the first things I noticed was the flapping went away. So far, I am beyond satisfied with the new top. In my opinion this should be a option directly from Ford.

 

[DewarT]

I haven't seen any installation instructions, has anyone else?

They have them on their website. It looks fairly straightforward mechanically as most of it comes in one assembly. You have to disassemble the interior and cut the center console to put the wiring in. As seen in a few threads, there are some 'adjustments' that may be required for proper fit.

https://www.bestop.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/BRONCO-ETOP-REV-NOV-14.pdf

 

[DewarT]

Not yet. July 14th is what they’re telling me now.

That sucks- sorry to hear that. Hope it comes in soon- just the standard black? Champagne is on backorder and I wanted that with the Hot Pepper Red Bronco.

Side note- nice EB in your Avatar pic. What year? I have '70 & '75.

 

[Atthelake152]

They have them on their website. It looks fairly straightforward mechanically as most of it comes in one assembly. You have to disassemble the interior and cut the center console to put the wiring in. As seen in a few threads, there are some 'adjustments' that may be required for proper fit.

https://www.bestop.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/BRONCO-ETOP-REV-NOV-14.pdf

It’s on the official Ford Accessories site now. So technically you could order it from Ford directly.

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