--- product_id: 92758482 title: "Sunrider for Hardtop 5245417, Twill, Wrangler JL & JT" brand: "bestop" price: "$2939.79" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Bestop" url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/92758482-sunrider-for-hardtop-5245417-twill-wrangler-jl-and-jt store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # Fits 2018-26 Jeep JL/JT hardtops 30-min bolt-on install Instant open-air front panel Sunrider for Hardtop 5245417, Twill, Wrangler JL & JT **Brand:** bestop **Price:** $2939.79 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ☀️ Unlock the sky in seconds—your Jeep’s ultimate open-air upgrade! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Sunrider for Hardtop 5245417, Twill, Wrangler JL & JT by bestop - **How much does it cost?** $2939.79 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/92758482-sunrider-for-hardtop-5245417-twill-wrangler-jl-and-jt) ## Best For - bestop enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted bestop brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Trusted Quality & Warranty:** Backed by Bestop’s 70+ years of Jeep expertise and a 5-year warranty for peace of mind. - • **Effortless Open-Air Freedom:** Flip back the Sunrider from the driver’s seat—no tools, no hassle, just instant sky access. - • **Complete Kit, Zero Guesswork:** Includes pre-installed fabric-on-frame, door rails, and instructions—everything you need to upgrade today. - • **Quick, No-Drill Installation:** Bolt-on design installs in about 30 minutes with basic tools—no drilling or modifications required. - • **Precision Fit for Jeep JL & JT:** Custom engineered for 2018-2026 Wrangler JL/JLU and 2020-2026 Gladiator JT hardtops only—no compromises. ## Overview The Bestop Sunrider for Hardtop 5245417 is a premium, twill-fabric front panel designed exclusively for 2018-2026 Jeep Wrangler JL/JLU and 2020-2026 Gladiator JT hardtops. It enables quick, tool-free flipping from the driver’s seat to enjoy open-air driving without removing the hardtop or affecting rear panels. Installation is a simple 30-minute bolt-on process with no drilling required. The kit includes all necessary components and is backed by Bestop’s 5-year warranty and over 70 years of Jeep-specific engineering expertise. ## Description The Bestop Sunrider for Hardtop is built for one purpose: giving Jeep hardtop owners open-air driving without the commitment of a full soft top conversion. Designed specifically for 2018–2026 Jeep Wrangler JL and JLU and 2020–2026 Jeep Gladiator JT, it installs in the front section of your hardtop opening and flips back in seconds from the driver's seat — no tools, no help required. This is a hardtop-only product. It takes the place of the factory Freedom Panel section above the front seats, giving you instant sky access while your rear hardtop panels stay exactly where they are. When the weather changes, flip it back forward in moments and you're covered. Installation is rated Level 1 — Easy. No drilling, no modifications. The fabric-on-frame assembly arrives pre-installed, and door rails are included. Most installations take about 30 minutes with basic hand tools. Every box includes the complete pre-installed fabric-on-frame assembly, front door rails, and full installation instructions. No additional hardware is required for installation. Bestop has been engineering Jeep-specific tops and accessories for over 70 years. The Sunrider for Hardtop is backed by a 5-year warranty and carries Bestop's standard of precision fit for the JL and JT platforms. Designed in the USA, manufactured in Mexico. Review: Great top perfect fit no leaks - Love this top! Easy open and easy close. No need to keep freedom tops with you. I enjoy the open air and sun even more now since I don’t have to worry about weather. The quality of the twill top is excellent, no leaks of installed correctly. Fits perfectly and looks great. Review: WORTH EVERY PENNY!! - WORTH EVERY PENNY!! Spend the extra money and get the twill. It is high quality and will last a long time. Easy to assemble and install. Looks great, works wonderfully and it is actually quieter and less windy at highway speeds than at 40-50mph. I absolutely love it and have used it daily. Being able to pop it open and closed without having to get out of the vehicle is awesome and so worth it. Kicking myself for not buying this thing years ago. ## Features - CONFIRMED FIT: Fits 2018–2026 Jeep Wrangler JL (2-door and 4-door JLU) and 2020–2026 Jeep Gladiator JT. Designed for hardtop models only — not compatible with soft top configurations. All trims included - OPEN-AIR DRIVING, INSTANTLY: Flip back the Sunrider for Hardtop and open the sky over the front seats without leaving the driver's seat, without removing your hardtop, and without a multi-step process. Your rear hardtop panels stay in place. - BOLT-ON IN ABOUT 30 MINUTES: Installs without drilling or modifications to your Jeep. Rated Installation Difficulty Level 1 — Easy. Comes with the fabric-on-frame assembly pre-installed, so you're ready to drive open-air the same day it arrives. - EVERYTHING INCLUDED: Box includes the complete pre-installed fabric-on-frame assembly, front door rails, and installation instructions. No additional hardware purchases required. Replaces the factory Freedom Panel section over the front seating area. - BESTOP QUALITY & 3-YEAR WARRANTY: Engineered by Bestop — the brand Jeep enthusiasts have trusted for over 70 years. Backed by a 3-year warranty. Designed in the USA, manufactured in Mexico. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07JLZ2ZKR | | Automotive Fit Type | Vehicle Specific Fit | | Best Sellers Rank | #24,472 in Automotive ( See Top 100 in Automotive ) #12 in Automotive Tops & Roofs | | Brand | Bestop | | Brand Name | Bestop | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,261 Reviews | | EU Spare Part Availability Duration | 5 Years | | Exterior Finish | Black Twill | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00077848138257, 00077848142162 | | Included Components | Door Rails, Includes pre-installed fabric-on-frame assembly, Instruction booklet, Instructions, Small Parts | | Item Type Name | Bestop Sunrider for Hardtop 5245417, Twill, Wrangler JL & JT | | Item Weight | 25 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Bestop | | Manufacturer Part Number | 5245417 | | Manufacturer Warranty Description | 5 Year, Contact Bestop directly for product questions, Contact Bestop directly for warranty concerns. | | Material | Twill | | Material Type | Twill | | Model Number | 5245417 | | OEM Equivalent Part Number | 5245417 | | Style | Black Twill | | Style Name | Black Twill | | UPC | 077848142162 077848138257 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Weight Capacity Maximum | 1 Pounds | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Bestop - **EU Spare Part Availability Duration:** 5 Years - **Exterior Finish:** Black Twill - **Material:** Twill - **Style:** Black Twill ## Images ![Sunrider for Hardtop 5245417, Twill, Wrangler JL & JT - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81URZkx8I5L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size, Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Does installation require any drilling or cutting?** A: No drilling or cutting required. **Q: Will this fit a 2024 4Xe?** A: Yes, the Bestop 5245417 Black Twill Sunrider for Hardtop will fit a 2024 4Xe. Bestop has confirmed that their Sunrider for Hardtop is compatible with all 2018-Current Jeep Wrangler JL and Jeep Gladiator models, including the 4Xe. **Q: does this also fit on 2012 Jeep Gladiator Overlander** A: YES, THIS WILL FIT YOUR 2021 JEEP GLADIATOR OVERLANDER **Q: Will it fit my 2021 Jeep gladiator Mojave?** A: Yes, I have a 2021 JT Mohave. It fits. The front freedom panels are common to JT and JL. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great top perfect fit no leaks *by C***A on July 6, 2026* Love this top! Easy open and easy close. No need to keep freedom tops with you. I enjoy the open air and sun even more now since I don’t have to worry about weather. The quality of the twill top is excellent, no leaks of installed correctly. Fits perfectly and looks great. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ WORTH EVERY PENNY!! *by A***R on May 17, 2026* WORTH EVERY PENNY!! Spend the extra money and get the twill. It is high quality and will last a long time. Easy to assemble and install. Looks great, works wonderfully and it is actually quieter and less windy at highway speeds than at 40-50mph. I absolutely love it and have used it daily. Being able to pop it open and closed without having to get out of the vehicle is awesome and so worth it. Kicking myself for not buying this thing years ago. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Single Greatest Jeep Accessory I've E V E R Purchased *by M***N on September 7, 2019* 2nd UPDATE July 2022: replaced my 2018 green JL with a ‘22 4xE hybrid (also a JL) and was able to keep this Sunrider top for the new Jeep. It’s still working perfectly and STILL THE BEST accessory I’ve bought for my jeep hands down. Even three years later! UPDATE: NINE MONTHS LATER, it’s STILL my favorite accessory ever AND my freedom panels are still in storage. I have never even taken them out again. I flip my Sunrider top open almost every time I drive unless the weather absolutely will not cooperate. LOVE it and still super happy with the purchase. Original post: I absolutely adore this Sunrider top! I recently went from a 2012 Wrangler Sport JK with a soft top to this 2018 Rubicon Unlimited JL with a hardtop, and while I love the new Jeep overall, I was *not* a fan of messing with Freedom Panels to have the open-air experience. I was accustomed to putting the front section of my soft top back at stop lights (because it was so fast), and switching to the Freedom Panels on a hard top was no bueno for me. Enter the Bestop Sunrider top. I heard good things, and my bestie (who drives a 2018 Wrangler Sahara Unlimited JK) both decided to try it out. We tried hers first (same top but a different version that fits the JK, whereas this one I'm reviewing fits the JL). We put the Sunrider top on her Jeep without much trouble, and she loves it! Works great and probably would give it four stars of five, but only because (like other reviewers) we noticed a couple of the bolts could have been longer and would have made the install on that version a little easier. HOWEVER... this twill Sunrider top that fits the JL is another story entirely! This twill Sunrider top for the JL is completely AMAZING. My friend helped me install it, and she and I both had no experience doing anything like this other than putting a similar Sunrider top on her Jeep a week or two earlier. We installed the top in under a half-hour with NO problems, NO profanity (hahaha), and it fit *perfectly*. Every bolt/screw/part fit beautifully and installed easily. It fit so well and came together so easily I was *convinced* the trouble with it would show up either when I drove it or when I took it through the car wash, but I was definitely wrong! I feared bad road noise when it's closed, and I haven't noticed a difference at all (it's still a Jeep after all... not exactly the first choice if you're looking for a super quiet ride). It rides just fine when it's open as well (and perhaps I should use the velcro straps to tie back the top when it's open, but I *never* do and it seems fine). And at the car wash I was *certain* there would be some water getting through somewhere, but it hasn't let a single drop of water inside. It fit so well it's like a factory part instead of a third-party item. I have only had the Sunrider top on my Jeep for a few days now, but I can easily say it's my favorite accessory I've ever purchased. I love that I can quickly flip a couple of clamps and toss the front section back - even at a stoplight - and if it starts raining I can put the top back on just as quickly and easily. I love this Sunrider top so much I've opted not to store my freedom panels in my Jeep and have actually placed them in storage. I won't be needing them for a while. Or perhaps ever. Thanks, Bestop! You made my new Jeep fun. I'd give you six stars if I could! ## Frequently Bought Together - Bestop 5245417 Black Twill Sunrider for Hardtop 2018-Current Jeep Wrangler JL & Jeep Gladiator - Bestop 5240711 Sunscreen - '18-Current Wrangler JL; '20-24 Gladiator (for Sunrider for Hardtop) - Bestop 1121700 16-oz. 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