I'm still running my factory original top and it is Pavement Ends. My YJ is a 94 model.jeeperman said:Pavement ends has not been an OEM supplier since at least 1990 (was Besttop then), if ever. When it comes to stuff like this, you usually get what you pay for. Buy the most expensive one you can justify. If it was me, I would buy Besttop.
Well, I stand corrected!amerijeep said:I'm still running my factory original top and it is Pavement Ends. My YJ is a 94 model.
It's a good top, but it's not as good as Bestop. It's 12 years old and is holding together pretty well, but is starting to show it's age. I got my first rip about a month ago (dry rotting slightly). The only thing that keeps it around is that I don't use the top very often.
It was my understanding that Bestop didn'tcome into play as factory equipment until the TJ was released. I don't even remember why I thought that.jeeperman said:Well, I stand corrected!My 1990 YJ had a factory Besttop on it... Wonder if they made the switch for just a couple years...
Oh well, good luck with your top purchase!
which ever one you buy keep us informed. I would like to know which one you get and how it works out.jl2569 said:In need of replacing soft top on '98 Wrangler. Looked at Bestops RAT and Pavement Ends RATs. Price difference is $200 less for Pavement Ends. Anyone have any experience w/Pavement Ends?
Was told that Pavement Ends was OEM at one time but can't confirm.
Thx in advance for help.
Shy'd away from the pavement end and returned it. Decided to go with the Bestop with tinted windows. Price difference is $172. The more I looked into it the more the Bestop seemed like the better deal. As one person said to me in their feedback, "...if you're going to sell it right away go with the Pavement Ends. If your planning to keep it for a while, the Bestop is the way to go."bad00jeep said:which ever one you buy keep us informed. I would like to know which one you get and how it works out.
I too am in the market for a new softy!![]()
Now that is a great signature for you........loljl2569 said:Sell my jeep, are you kidding???