Bestop 5260001 Tailgate Bar for 1997-2006 Wrangler

I bought this to replace the OEM bar that had seen better days. I didn't realize at the time that the Bestop bar is shorter than the OEM...original equipment is square, and the Bestop is a rectangle (shorter in height than OEM). It doesn't matter at all if only using the soft top, but I swap out to a hard top in the winter months. The OEM hard top has a bracket that fits into the OEM tailgate bar brackets to help hold the glass in place, but since the Bestop bracket is shorter, it won't fit. Not a major issue...I kept the OEM brackets, so I can swap them out along with the hardtop when the time arrives.The bar itself is great, and the brackets that come with it fit perfectly; works great with my soft top and I have zero complaints about the product itself.Just be aware that if you use a hard top, you'll want to keep the original brackets!

I lost my old bar and my (used) replacement OEM soft-top didn't come with it. I needed a replacement to help keep the elements from getting in behind the tailgate and this was the perfect solution!I removed the OEM bar brackets, and installed the replacements that came with this kit. I used the new screws that are also included and it was a perfect fit with the OEM bracket screw holes. Yes, you do need to replace the brackets.The new bar installed perfectly to the OEM soft-top rear vinyl window and the fit/seal could not be better.The whole installation took maybe 10 minutes, and I am left wanting for nothing! Thank You Bestop for this product!

I purchase u used jeeps that was missing the tailgate bar and I purchase this and am very satisfied with the purchase seals work great. It's been rains and there have been no leaks. Very easy to install

-quick install (7 minutes without the guide)-felt clean and sturdyAs you can tell it’s wet outside, especially in Washington state.Really needed one of these to keep the rain out from the back haha, new to Jeep ownership but I’m learning. At least now my butt isn’t wet, wish my doors would get here quicker 🥶

The screws were missing to mount the brackets. Luckily I had the screws from the brackets that were on from the previous owner ofthe vehicle. Other than that it is exactly waht I ordered. It fits like a glove.

Works great, exact replacement for my stock one, thank you

Worked awsome with my 1991 YJ . Use the old hardware no problems.

For everyone that needs to get rid of a floppy back window!!