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Bestop TREKTOP NX GLIDE User Manual

Bestop TREKTOP NX GLIDE
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Installation Instructions
TREKTOP NX GLIDE 2-Door
Vehicle Application:
Jeep® JK Wrangler 2007-2018
Part Number 54922
P1 - 54922 Rev. D 0618
Installation Instructions - TREKTOP NX GLIDE 2-Door
© 2018 Bestop, Inc.
Before you begin installing your new Trek Top Glide,
please read all the instructions thoroughly.
For easier installation, the top should be installed at a temperature above 72°F. Below this
temperature, the fabric may contract an inch or more, making it difcult to t the vehicle.
It is normal for the fabric to contract and wrinkle when stored in the shipping carton.
Within a few days after installation, the fabric will relax and the wrinkles will disappear.
Do not rely in any way on the components of this
product to protect against injury or death in the event of an accident.
Never operate the vehicle in excess of manufacturer’s specications.
Read and follow, precisely, all installation instructions provided when
installing this product. Failure to do so may result in a poor t and could
place occupants of the vehicle in a potentially dangerous situation.
WEAR SEAT BELTS AT ALL TIMES
Support
Installation TimeTools
Skill Level
Safety glasses should be worn at all
times when installing this product.
We’re here to help!
Go to www.Bestop.com and
click on “Contact Us”
WARNING
Installation Tips
3 - Moderately Difcult
4 hours
Drill Driver &
#2 Phillips Bit
#2 Phillips
Screwdriver
T30 Torx
Driver
Vise-Grips
Safety
Glasses
Adjustable
Wrench
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Bestop TREKTOP NX GLIDE Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandBestop
ModelTREKTOP NX GLIDE
CategoryAutomobile Accessories
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Installation Tips and Preparation

Installation Preparation

Install at temperature above 72°F for easier fitting; fabric wrinkles disappear over time.

General Safety Warnings

Includes warnings about product limitations and safe operation, plus eye protection.

Required Installation Tools

Lists necessary tools including drill, screwdrivers, wrench, and safety glasses.

Parts List: Hardware and Fasteners

Fastener Components

Details screws, nuts, and washers used in the installation process.

Small Hardware Parts

Includes bushings, tubes, and other small components for assembly.

Parts List: Brackets and Mounts

Body and Rail Brackets

Lists bow-mount brackets, pin-point brackets, and door rails for vehicle attachment.

Support Structure Components

Details knobs, top arch, and tailgate bar mounts for structural support.

Parts List: Bow Assemblies

Side and Front Bows

Lists left/right side bows and the #2 bow assembly with stay-straps.

Rear Frame Components

Includes rear bow assembly and cable pockets for the rear section.

Parts List: Seals and Fabric Components

Sealing Materials

Lists foam tape strips and foam seals for weatherproofing the header.

Fabric and Tailgate Components

Details the tailgate bar and the main fabric top with windows.

Section 1: Install Bow Mount Brackets

Attaching Bow Mount Brackets

Secures left and right bow mount brackets to the sport bar downtubes using screws.

Securing Pin Point Brackets

Fastens pin point brackets to the rear downtube with screws, washers, and nuts.

Section 2: Install Door Rails

Mounting Door Rails to Belt Rail

Attaches the left and right door rails to the vehicle's belt rail system.

Fastening Rails to Sport Bar

Secures the door rails to the Jeep sport bar using M8 knobs.

Section 3: Install Top Arch

Inserting Top Arch into Rails

Installs the top arch by inserting its ends into the slotted tabs on the door rails.

Preparing Top Arch Surface

Removes protective peel-off strip from the top surface of the top arch.

Section 4: Install Tailgate Bar Mounts

Mounting Tailgate Bar Brackets

Snaps the left and right tailgate bar mounts onto the Jeep belt rail.

Section 5: Attach Side Bows to Header/Fabric Assembly

Preparing Header for Side Bows

Lays out header/fabric assembly, removes screws, and folds back protective flap.

Section 5 (cont.): Attach Side Bows to Header/Fabric Assembly

Securing Side Bows to Header

Inserts and secures side bows into the header assembly using screws and washers.

Finalizing Header Attachment

Replaces protective flaps on both sides of the header after bow attachment.

Section 6: Place Fabric/Header/Side Bow Assembly onto Jeep

Positioning the Main Assembly

Lifts and drapes the fabric/header/side bow assembly onto the Jeep windshield and hood.

Connecting Side Bows to Brackets

Releases and slides spring-loaded catches to connect side bows to mount brackets.

Section 7: Install #2 Bow Assembly

Positioning the #2 Bow Assembly

Places the #2 bow assembly on side bows, aligning holes in the bow legs.

Securing the #2 Bow Assembly

Fastens the #2 bow assembly to side bows using screws, bushings, and nuts.

Section 8: Secure Assembly to Door Rails

Engaging Door Rail Locking Mechanism

Aligns header/fabric/bow assembly and engages locking pins with door rail levers.

Section 9: Attach Bow Flaps to #2 Bow

Positioning Top Fabric Flaps

Pulls top fabric back and positions long fabric bowflaps in front of the #2 bow.

Securing Bow Flaps

Wraps and secures bowflaps under the #2 bow using hook and loop fasteners.

Section 10: Attach Rear Bow Assembly

Attaching Rear Bow Bumpers

Attaches rubber bumpers to the underside of each rear leg of the rear bow assembly.

Connecting Rear Bow to Bracket

Attaches the rear bow assembly to the pin point bracket on the rear downtube.

Section 11: Attach Stay Strap to Rear Bow

Preparing Fabric and Sunrider

Drapes fabric over Jeep, opens Sunrider, and folds it back ensuring a double-fold.

Securing Stay Straps to Rear Bow

Attaches stay straps to the rear bow assembly using screws, washers, and nuts.

Section 12: Attach Fabric Flaps to Rear Bow

Securing Long Bow Flaps

Attaches long fabric flaps to the rear bow assembly using pan head washer screws.

Securing Small Corner Flaps

Attaches small fabric flaps at rear corners to the rear bow assembly.

Section 13: Manage Cable Pockets and Springs

Positioning Cable Pockets

Threads cable springs through cable pockets and positions pockets out of the way.

Section 14: Attach Cable Spring and Pocket to #2 Bow

Connecting Cable Spring

Attaches cable springs to #2 bow corner brackets and crimps ends to prevent loosening.

Attaching #2 Bow Cable Pocket

Secures cable pockets to the #2 bow corner plate using screws, washers, and nuts.

Section 15: Attach Foam Seal and Tape to Header

Applying Foam Seals

Places foam seals onto the inside of the header after removing protective liners.

Applying Foam Tape Strips

Applies foam tape strips to the inside of the header, following specified locations.

Section 16: Install Quarter Windows

Attaching Windows to Fabric Channel

Inserts window plastic tubes into the top fabric channel and slides windows forward.

Securing Windows to Bows

Pins the top corner of quarter windows into grommets on the #4 bow tabs.

Connecting Window Straps

Snaps window straps to snaps on the tailgate bar mounts.

Section 16 (cont.): Install Quarter Windows

Securing Front Window Edges

Tucks plastic angle strips into the front vertical channel of the rear door rail.

Securing Bottom Window Edges

Tucks plastic strips along bottom edges of windows under the Jeep belt rail.

Securing Rear Window Corners

Tucks plastic tabs at rear corners of windows under the Jeep belt rail.

Section 17: Install Tailgate Bar

Positioning the Tailgate Bar

Slides the tailgate bar onto the tubing attached to the bottom inside of the rear window.

Section 18: Install Rear Window

Attaching Rear Window to Top Fabric

Inserts the rear window's plastic tube into the channel along the lower edge of the top fabric.

Securing Rear Window to Quarter Windows

Rolls the rear window's plastic tab into the channel on the inside edge of the quarter windows.

Section 19: Secure Tailgate Bar and Window Corners

Attaching Tailgate Bar to Mounts

Snaps the front edge of the tailgate bar into the channels on the tailgate bar mounts.

Securing Rear Window Bottom Corners

Tucks the bottom corners of the rear window under the Jeep belt rail.

Section 20: Close Front Windshield Header Latches

Preparing Header Latches

Flips Sunrider forward and positions header latches for engagement with windshield loops.

Engaging and Closing Latches

Pivots latch handles and hooks to engage windshield loops and close the latches.

Section 21: Folding the Top Down

Disassembling Top Components

Releases latches, folds header, and releases side bows before removing windows.

Storing the Top Assembly

Lifts and swings the fabric/bow assembly back, rests it on the belt rail, and tucks fabric.

Bestop Warranty Information

Limited Warranty Terms

States the warranty applies to original purchaser, is non-transferable, and disclaims implied warranties.

Warranty Exclusions

Lists conditions like misuse, accidents, improper maintenance, and force majeure as exclusions.

Warranty Claim Process

Details the process for warranty claims, requiring email notification and proof of purchase.

Bestop Product Warranty Periods

Products with Limited Lifetime Warranty

Lists products covered under Bestop's limited lifetime warranty, including Trektop Pro and EZFold.

Products with 5-Year Limited Warranty

Details products covered for 5 years, such as Trektop NX Glide (non-Twill) and Sailcloth products.

Products with 3-Year Limited Warranty

Includes products like Pavement Ends Sprint Top and Powerboard/Trekstep with 3-year coverage.

Products with 2-Year Limited Warranty

Covers Trektop Classic Soft Top and Rough Rider storage for 2 years.

Products with 1-Year Limited Warranty

Covers all other Bestop and Pavement Ends products not otherwise specified.

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