🛡️ Upgrade your Jeep’s soft top game—because factory quality never goes out of style!
The Bestop Bow & Frame Hardware Kit is a complete replacement set designed specifically for Jeep '97-06 Wrangler TJ models (excluding Unlimited). Crafted from durable carbon steel and engineered thermoplastic polymer, this kit meets or exceeds factory specifications. It includes all necessary components such as bows, door surrounds, tailgate bar, retainer clips, top arch bar, and quick-release bow knuckles, finished in smooth black for a classic look. Weighing 25 pounds, it ensures a precise fit and straightforward installation to restore your Jeep’s soft top functionality with OEM-level quality.
| Brand | Bestop |
| Color | Black |
| Exterior Finish | Smooth |
| Material | Carbon Steel, Thermoplastic Polymer |
| Item Weight | 25 Pounds |
| Style | Classic |
| Auto Part Position | Top |
| Vehicle Service Type | Jeep |
| Fit Type | Vehicle Specific Fit |
| Manufacturer | Bestop Inc. |
| Automotive Fit Type | Vehicle Specific Fit |
| OEM Part Number | 55002-01 |
| UPC | 077848092481 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00077848092481 |
| Item Weight | 25 pounds |
| Item model number | 5500201 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 5500201 |
J**K
Fit like a glove and works great.
I purchased a Jeep Wrangler TJ a few months ago with a hard top. I wanted to drive all summer with the top open but taking the hard top off and on was a pain.I got the hardware and the matching soft top and it's great. The install took me and my cousin about 35 minutes and its was very straight forward.Love it, great job Bestop.
S**T
Complete kit gets the job done.
Great hardware. There's a fair amount of rubbing against the sport bars when raising and lower the top. I find it best to stand on the rear bumper or kneel on the back seat when raising or lower the top. Be careful when screwing the top into the header. It's very easy to strip the holes.
W**N
Quality parts with somewhat vague instructions.
The parts I received all appeared to be new and were in great shape. This was my first time installing a soft top, so the instructions were rather vague for me at some points, but with Youtube videos and just visualizing how the TJ soft tops move, it was doable. The only part that didn't have any instructions at all was the tailgate bar, but that just slides onto the rear window. The rest of the steps did a good job of identifying the parts you needed, even though pictures were sometimes difficult to understand. Took me about 2 hours to get it all installed with someone to help. I've only had it installed for a day, so I can't speak to longevity, but I've driven it at highway speeds for ~30 minutes and can say it felt very solid.
D**T
ok but not perfect
This item was received in good condition and fast no problem there. It was easy to put together and install. The thing that knocks this is the fit. It fits ok but not perfect. The header doesnt lock down evenly across the windshield witch causes a whistling noise. I give amazon 5 stars for fast shipping and great price with 2 star penalty for just a poor fit.
C**Y
Now my wifes tj has correct top and bows
It was easy too put on only one thing two little bars it took a second too fiqure out where they went but got took about 45 minutes too install
C**O
Broken piece
Product came broken
N**T
Do not waist your money
quick release on both sides broke first use 1 800 customer service number discounted
R**V
Purchase this one!!
Solid product, assembled easily even for me, a mechanical idiot. Fits my 99 Wrangler perfectly.
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