It's not convenient at all if that's what you mean. Definitely protects your top and gives a fiished look however. My top stays in it nearly the entire summer.
For what it's worth, a couple of guys here with the Premium OEM top have bought boots for their tops and they didn't fit. One guy did some modifications to it to MAKE it fit, but it took some work.
If I recall correctly, the premium top is thicker than the standard, and the bulk doesn't fit within the boot.
Yes, my thought was that having the top neatly tucked away would make it more convenient (spell check must have got me), when using the rear cargo area. Not to mention the benefits of protecting the top, and a cleaner look.
I had one from Rugged Ridge and consider it one of the best purchases I've made for my Jeep. I'd still be using it but I found it won't work with the Tuffy security enclosure I installed a couple of years ago.
Beastmaster, do you have a 2dr or 4dr. I'm just getting ready to buy the boot and have just installed a Tuffy tailgate security enclosure. If 2dr what was the problem?
Jumping in on this. I have a 2015 JKU with standard, spring assist (which I hate) top. The online reviews and even searching here have been mixed, leaning towards negative. In theory the Mopar boot is the best, but too damn expensive. Plus, I don't want/ need the window storage bags. I don't want to roll my windows and already have the Rugged Ridge flat storage bag. Based on experience (not conjecture, not a friend of a friend) what's the best boot for a '15?
If it's not convenient to use and you plan to keep your top in it most of the time, why not just take the whole top off? Kinda defeats the purpose of having the soft top if it starts to rain and you need your top up quickly, but you have to fool with the boot. Doesn't make sense to me but whatever floats yer boat.
I bought the SmittyBuilt top cover. While its not inconvenient its not the MOST user friendly. The 4door premium top is a bit bulky for it, so I cant quite get the passenger side to "clip" under the rail. The driver side is tight tight tight. I had to fold the top a few extra times to get a better fit inside the boot while zipped. One thing I like about it - you will take the rear window spine off the bottom and side the boot into it to help secure everything down.
I wish I had seen @StarBrite's boot first, thats more along the lines Im looking, plus it would match with the rest of the blue. Plus hers is much cleaner looking.
For what it's worth, it's super easy to use and it really bundles it up. I actually have an improved model boot now (the guys tightened it up a bit). I will go take some new pictures this afternoon.
I hadn't heard of them either, until I went to Jeep Beach. Turns out they are just a couple hours up the road from me, in Dallas. I went up for a tour two weeks ago. Really nice people!
I have the Mopar Premium Soft Top for my JKU. Last year I bought the Rugged Ridge Boot. I was able to make it work. Initially it is very tight and difficult to zip and get to clamp under the Jeeps back corner soft top lip(s).
After 4 or 5 uses it becomes a little less of a pain- still tight. You can get it off the top in a few minutes. It keeps your top covered (not as much off road dust) and looks good. I have received many complements.
Now, this summer I installed the Tuffy Security Enclosure, The Rugged Ridge boot no longer works- as Beastmaster correctly points out. The Tuffy lids back raised edge raises the top to it is higher than without the Tuffy lid- so the Rugged Ridge will not secure to the tub- Bummer.
I like StarBrites boot. I will have to look into that.
SB, you said that they are here in Dallas? You guys are killing me. Mines' not even in a test tube yet but you guys are now expecting me to buy a winch lift, grille inserts, and now a soft top cover. So much for being financially responsible.
I will be watching for this and hope it's not indicative of some other issues. This looks like a great addition for my new baby. Really glad I looked in on this thread while watching my wife watch hockey.
Yeah, I think wix is yanking his chain. Unfortunately, he's not a super tech guy, so he doesn't realize when they are giving him a line of . And being on the road has just added to it. :nonono:
No problem! Just wanted to let you know how close they were, in case you were interested in going to check their products out before you bought, which is what I did.
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