I have the $25 TD mesh bimini. First installed last Friday and ran all weekend great.
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I love the mesh. You still get enough light to feel 'open' but without baking in the sun at stoplights.
Supposedly it can stay on with the hardtop, but I didn't like it. I wasn't entirely sure what to do about the crossbar that uses the same bolting locations, and I didn't like how it sagged when in the 'stowed' position. The zippers aren't in quite the right position to reach the hardtop handles, either.
Nail in the coffin was that it made it almost impossible to get my ratchet straps through for the hardtop hoist, but that's outside the intended design.
I'm fine taking the mesh top off when the hardtop goes back on.
Supposedly it can stay on with the hardtop, but I didn't like it. I wasn't entirely sure what to do about the crossbar that uses the same bolting locations, and I didn't like how it sagged when in the 'stowed' position. The zippers aren't in quite the right position to reach the hardtop handles, either.
Nail in the coffin was that it made it almost impossible to get my ratchet straps through for the hardtop hoist, but that's outside the intended design.
I'm fine taking the mesh top off when the hardtop goes back on.
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Thanks. Which mesh brand did you go with?
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This one, the genuine Ford accessory
Only real bother is installation/removal involves a long screw on the rear speakers.
The crossbar sometimes felt a little loose, so I 3d printed a thicker bushing for the ends. Not required but if you have the ability, why not?
Beyond that, absolutely one of my favorite accessories.
Only real bother is installation/removal involves a long screw on the rear speakers.
The crossbar sometimes felt a little loose, so I 3d printed a thicker bushing for the ends. Not required but if you have the ability, why not?
Beyond that, absolutely one of my favorite accessories.
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I’m going back and forth myself but leaning towards the JTop mesh since I’m not as worried about rain and feel like the canvas might defeat the purpose of taking the top off. It seems like it lets a good amount of light in but if it’s waterproof it’s gotta be pretty sturdy too.
Down the line I might consider a canvas top as an alternative to a soft top for my two door but for now the mesh makes more sense.
Down the line I might consider a canvas top as an alternative to a soft top for my two door but for now the mesh makes more sense.
Seems like J top has a pretty healthy quality review here, definitely on the pricey side. Those of you who bought one, are you still sticking by your choice ?
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I have a two door and got the spiderwebshade mesh top about a month ago. Loving it so far.
Plenty love the jtop, but I really didn't want to have velcro on the side of my bronco at all times. Find it really ugly when you have no top on (which is often the case for me). Furthermore, I like my bimini to have those gaps on the side... makes it feel more open and fun, as opposed to the buttoned-up install of the jtop. I totally get why some would want that... just different strokes.
The spiderwebshade is completely silent, even at 80mph. You cannot install the hardtop over it... but it literally takes 60 seconds to install the shade. Less to uninstall it, so not really a deal-breaker for me.
As far as mesh v. canvas, a lot of that boils down to where you live. I live in Santa Barbara, which is pretty mild. If I were in a very hot climate, I could see wanting something that completely blocks the sun during the summer. For me, I wanted that more open feel.
Plenty love the jtop, but I really didn't want to have velcro on the side of my bronco at all times. Find it really ugly when you have no top on (which is often the case for me). Furthermore, I like my bimini to have those gaps on the side... makes it feel more open and fun, as opposed to the buttoned-up install of the jtop. I totally get why some would want that... just different strokes.
The spiderwebshade is completely silent, even at 80mph. You cannot install the hardtop over it... but it literally takes 60 seconds to install the shade. Less to uninstall it, so not really a deal-breaker for me.
As far as mesh v. canvas, a lot of that boils down to where you live. I live in Santa Barbara, which is pretty mild. If I were in a very hot climate, I could see wanting something that completely blocks the sun during the summer. For me, I wanted that more open feel.
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