Based on the Jeep review they are about a year old or so. The entire panel has a large adhesive panel on it so the weight is better distributed. Are the Jeep Freedom panels a solid fiberglass panel? I never thought I would like the open air concept. Now if I could just find the right solution...
I unfortunately do not have a second vehicle to strip it down and run naked all summer. So the next thought is would it be any worse than taking the on and off all the time? It seems most of my wheeling is in wooded areas. I am concerned a soft top would not hold up to branches scraping across it.
I came across these hinges. They really peaked my interest. I know it's held on by 3M. The one review I did find was positive. If you want to drill holes there is a bolt on option. Not sure I would want to do that. Looking for opinions comments and concerns I may not think of...
For now the cable reaches the battery and clamps on the OE way. I just rolled it up when not in use. Same with the short air line. At some point I may cut off the clamps and make a direct connection.The mount Is from a guy that I posted a link that now I can not find. I'll keep looking. Here it...
They are about average for a 315/70/17. I liked the Falken Wildpeak at3w. They are just as heavy. So are they really that heavy? So far they are all within about 4lbs for what I have been looking at.