Bestop 56920-17 Black Twill Trektop Soft Top Instruction Manual
- June 13, 2024
- BESTOP
Table of Contents
Installation Instructions
Trektop NX Twill
Vehicle Application:
Jeep® Wrangler TJ 1997-2006
Part Number 56920
56920-17 Black Twill Trektop Soft Top
INSTALLATION TIME SKILL LEVEL TOOLS
CAUTION: Safety glasses should be worn at all times while
installing this product.
Installation Tips
Before you begin installing this assembly, read all instructions thoroughly.
For a smooth fit:
For ease in installation, the product should be installed at temperatures
above 72°
F. Below this temperature, the fabric may contract an inch or more, making it
dif- ficult to fit to the vehicle. It is normal for 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.
WARNING: This product is designed primarily to enhance the appearance of
the vehicle and to shield the occupants from ordinary weather conditions. Do
not rely in any way on the components of this product to contain occupants
within the vehicle, or to protect against injury or death in the event of an
accident. This product will not protect the occupants from falling objects.
Never operate the vehicle in excess of manufacturer’s specifications.
WEAR SEAT BELTS AT ALL TIMES
Read and follow, precisely, all installation instructions provided when
installing product. Failure to do so may result in a poor fit and could place
occupants of the vehicle in a potentially dangerous situation.
Parts List and Hardware Identifi cation
| Fabric Top | Qty – 1 |
|---|---|
| Quarter Window, Right | Qty – 1 |
| Quarter Window, Left | Qty – 1 |
| Rear Window | Qty – 1 |
1. Install Door Surrounds
Remove the hard top. If your vehicle has molded seals on the belt rail, remove
them by pulling up on the plastic rivet.
Locate the left and right Door Surrounds. Insert the pin in the bottom of the
Door Surround into the hole in the belt rail behind the door. 
2. Install Door Surround Knobs
Press the channels along the top of the Door Surround around the horizontal
sport bar, above the door opening.
Insert two Screws into the Door Surround and tighten to 55 in/Ibs (4.5
ft/lbs)
3. Orient Tailgate Mounts
Locate the left and right Tailgate Mounts. Place the holes in the mounts over
the dimples in the vehicle body. Mark the hole locations.
NOTE: If you already have holes that line up, skip to Step 5.
4 Drill Holes
Drill a 1/8″ hole at the marked locations. Deburr the holes and seal the edges
of the holes with Silicone Sealant.
5 Install Tailgate Mounts
Install the Tailgate Mounts with two #8 x 1/2″ Pan Head Washer Screws for each
mount.
6 Assemble Side Bows to Header
Lay the Header upside down. Match the holes in the Side Bows with the holes in
the Header. Orient the so the knobs point inward. Slide the Bows over the pins
on each side of the Header. Use two (2) #12 x 3/8″ Pan Head Zinc Screws to
secure each Side Bow to the Header.
7 Install Top Fabric on Header
Lay the top fabric, backing side up and aligned with the front edge of the
Header. Use a utility knife to slit the fabric over each screw position.
Locate the round hole that marks the center of the plastic strip (all other
holes are slotted). Install a #8 x 5/8″ Pan Head Screw in the round hole to
secure the fabric to the header as well as to center the top. Then install #8
x 5/8″ Pan Head Screws in the remaining seven holes along the front of the
header.
Install an Oval Head Screw in the outside holes on each side of the
Header.
8 Install Rear Bow
Slide the Rear Bow into the pocket inside the rear of the Top Fabric. Secure
the J-Hooks on the rear bow fl aps to the ends of the Rear Bow. 9 Mount
Header Assembly to Door Surround
Fold the Top Fabric toward the front of the Header. Place the Header on the
vehicle. Pull the release knob on the Side Bow and insert the pin into the
Door Surround Bracket. Repeat on the other side of the vehicle. 10 Drape Top
Fabric Over Vehicle
Pull the Top Fabric back over the Top Arch and sport bar. 11 Secure Straps
to Sport Bar
Loosen the speaker pod. Slip the straps between the speaker pod and the sport
bar. Wrap the straps around the sport bar on each side of the vehicle.
Thread the ends of the straps through the buckles and tighten. Tighten the
speaker pod. 12 Secure Rear Straps
Thread a J-Hook Buckle Strap through the buckle on one of the rear straps.
Hook the strap to the ledge inside the rear corner of the vehicle. Repeat on
both sides of the vehicle.
13 Install Rear Window
Orient the Rear Window with the plastic J-slide toward the top. Align the
J-slide with the J-slide sewn into the rear of the Top. Slide them together
until the Rear Window is centered in the opening and you feel or hear the
J-slides snap together. 14 Open Sun Rider
Open the Sun Rider to make it easier to install the Quarter Windows and the
Rear Window.
15 Install Quarter Windows
Separate the protective fl ap covering the hook strip on the side of the Deck.
Open the fl ap toward the inside of the vehicle.
Start the zipper along the top of the Quarter Window with the zipper in the
Top. Only close the zipper 1-2″. Repeat with the rear zipper and the zipper on
the Rear Window. Repeat with both Quarter Windows.
16 Secure Quarter Windows to Door
Surrounds
Slip the plastic strip on the front of a Quarter Window into the channel in
the Door Surround. Repeat with both Quarter Windows. 17 Close Upper Zipper
on Quarter Windows
Close the zippers along the top of each Quarter Window.
NOTE: Push Plastic Reinforcement down to make it easier to close zipper.
18 Secure Quarter Windows to Belt Rails
Slip the plastic strip along the bottom of the Quarter Windows into the
channel in the belt rail on each side of the vehicle.
19 Install Tailgate Bar
Open the tailgate. Orient the Tailgate Bar with the rubber bulb facing down,
in order to form a seal with the top of the tailgate. Slide the groove in the
Tailgate Bar onto the tube inside the bottom of the Rear Window. Roll the
Tailgate Bar into the top of the Tailgate Mounts.
Close the Rear Window zippers.
20 Secure Rear Window to Tailgate Mounts
Slip the plastic strips along the bottom of the Rear Window into the channel
in the Tailgate Mounts on each side of the tailgate.
Wrap the Quarter Windows over the Rear Window and slip the plastic strips on
each Quarter Window into the channel in the Tailgate Mounts on each side of
the tailgate. 21 Secure Top Fabric to Quarter Windows
Fasten the loop strip sewn inside the Top to the hook strip along the top of
the Quarter Window on each side of the vehicle.
22 Secure Header to Windshield
Hook the latches on the Header into the holes in the windshield and close
them. 
23 Secure Top Fabric to Door Surround
Slip the plastic strips above the doors into the channel in the Door Surround
on each side of the vehicle. WARNING: When operating the vehicle without
the Quarter Windows, the Rear Window should be removed for proper ventilation.
24 To Use Trektop NX as a Bikini
Your Bestop Trektop NX can be used as a Bikini by removing the Quarter Windows
and Rear Window and storing them carefully. Fold the protective fl aps over to
engage the hook and loop tape. 
Care and Maintenance of your Bestop Product
Your Bestop product is made of the fi nest materials available. To keep it
looking new and for the maximum possible wear, it will need periodic cleaning
and maintenance.
Fabric: The fabric should be washed often using soap, warm water and a
soft bristle brush Rinse with clear water to remove all traces of soap. Bestop
recommends using Bestop Cleaner (part no. 11201-00) and Bestop Protectant
(part no. 11202-00) Bestop Cleaner and Bestop protectant are specially
formulated to provide a total cleaning and protection system. Bestop Cleaner
safely removes the toughest stains, will not harm vehicle fi nishes, is
biodegradable and environmentally friendly. Bestop Protectant protects against
UVfading, cracking and hardening, and repels dust, grease, dirt and mildew.
Windows: Keep windows clean to avoid scratching. DO NOT use a brush on
the windows!
Wash with a water-soaked cloth or sponge and a mild dishwashing detergent.
Bestop recommends Bestop Vinyl Window Cleaner (part no. 11203-00), which
safely cleans and protects vinyl windows and helps prevent UV damage. NEVER
WIPE THE WINDOWS WHEN THEY ARE DRY. Be careful when cleaning snow or frost
from the vinyl windows since they are easily scratched and may crack at low
temperatures. DO NOT roll the sides or rear window in cold weather. The
windows become stiff and will crack. Cracks caused by misuse in cold
temperatures are not covered under warranty.
Zippers: Keeping zippers cleaned and
lubricated with Bestop’s Zipper Cleaner (part no. 11206-00) will help prevent
damage and keep the zippers in smooth working condition. If a zipper opens
behind the slider, the slider may have been spread apart. This problem can
usually be repaired by using an ordinary pair of pliers to bring the sides
back into parallel. Return slider to the end of the zipper in the normal Open
position. Squeeze lightly at fi rst and test the zipper. If the zipper
continues to remain open squeeze more fi rmly with the pliers and try the
zipper again. Repeat this procedure until the zipper operates correctly.
Water: Seeping through at the seams may be stopped by applying 3-M
Scotchgard® on the inside of the seams. Rips in the fabric may be repaired
with Bondex® iron on patches. Iron the patches to the Inside of the top,
carefully following the Bondex® instructions.
Snaps: Keep snaps cleaned and lubricated with silicone to help prevent
snaps from sticking to the studs. If a snap does become stuck to a stud, use a
screwdriver and GENTLY pry apart to prevent permanent damage to the snap or
the top fabric.
WHAT BESTOP WARRANTS
Subject to the terms and conditions of sale, including any terms and
conditions set forth by Bestop, Inc. (“Bestop” or “us” or “we”) in our then-
current terms of sale on our website (collectively, the “Terms”), Bestop
represents and warrants that: the covered products listed in the “Covered
Products and Warranty Periods” section (a “Product”) will substantially be
free from defects in materials and workmanship for the specified warranty
periods set forth in that section.
THE WARRANTY IS LIMITED AND CONDITIONAL
This warranty applies to the original purchaser of the Product only. The
warranty is valid only as long as the original retail purchaser owns the
vehicle upon which the Product is installed. The warranty expires should the
Product be removed from the original vehicle or if the original vehicle is
transferred to another owner.
This warranty is not transferable or assignable. The warranty does not apply
to Product bought from auction-style or price-bid websites.
THE LIMITED WARRANTY AND STATED REMEDIES ARE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF
ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES, AND COMPANY EXPRESS DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED
OR STATUTORY OR OTHER WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATIONS WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY, NON-INFRINGEMENTOR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO
EVENT WILL COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL,
PUNITIVE, INDIRECT OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING LOST PROFITS OR
REVENUE, HOWEVER CAUSED, WHETHER FOR BREACH OR REPUDIATION OF CONTRACT, TORT,
BREACH OF WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE, OR OTHERWISE, WHETHER OR NOT COMPANY WAS
ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH LOSS OR DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow exclusion or limitation, so this may not apply to
you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other
rights which vary from state to state.
EXCLUSIONS TO THE WARRANTY
The Limited Warranty excludes, and Bestop is not liable in any way for any warranty claims, damages, or defects related to:
- Misuse, abuse, accidents, vandalism, negligence, fire, or improper installation or modification, or improper or inadequate maintenance;
- Failure to comply with any Product documentation, Bestop instructions, or applicable law or regulations; use in extreme conditions
- Force Majeure including but not limited to, earthquake, hurricane, tornado, flooding, or other disasters natural or man-made, civil unrest, strikes, declared or undeclared war, or lack of performance by, or discontinued product of, supply chain partners whose products, software, operations or management is beyond the control of Bestop;
- Damage resulting in breakage (including without limitation, spontaneous breakage, accidental breakage or breakage by any other means) of a Product or any component part;
- Damage to vinyl windows due to misuse, or cracking due to varying weather conditions.
YOUR SOLE REMEDY
During the applicable warranty period, Bestop shall, at its option, either
repair or replace any Product that it confirms, in its discretion, is non-
compliant with the warranties herein. Bestop will not pay for labor charges
associated with installation or removal of the Product. Should a specific
Product be discontinued, Bestop may, at its option, replace the discontinued
Product with a current product or like product.
Please retain your proof of purchase. Original proof of purchase for the
Product must accompany any warranty claim. If you have a warranty claim, first
you must email Bestop Customer Service at
[email protected]m for instructions. All claims
must be emailed to [email protected] within 30
days of discovery of a defective Product, but in no event later than thirty
days after the end of the applicable Warranty Period (the “Warranty Notice
Period”). Warranty claims made after the Warranty Notice Period are null and
void and Bestop shall have no responsibility with respect to such claims.
THIS SECTION SETS FORTH BESTOP’S SOLE OBLIGATION & YOUR SOLE REMEDY WITH
RESPECT TO ANY DEFECTS OR OTHER PRODUCT ISSUE. ANY PRODUCTS REPLACED UNDER
TERMS OF THIS WARRANTY WILL BE COVERED UNDER TERMS & BALANCE OF THE DURATION
OF THE ORIGINAL LIMITED WARRANTY FOR SUCH PRODUCT.
COVERED PRODUCTS AND WARRANTY PERIODS: The warranty time periods are as
follows for Products manufactured by Bestop:
BESTOP® LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY
Trektop® Pro Twill Fabric Top Sunrider® for Hardtop Twill Fabric Top
Trektop® NX Glide Twill Fabric Top Replace-a-Top™ Twill Fabric Top
Trektop® NX Twill Fabric Top Supertop® NX Twill Fabric Top
EZFold™ Soft Tonneaus Floor & Cargo Liners
ZipRail™ Soft Tonneaus Pet Barriers
EZRoll™ Soft Tonneaus
BESTOP® 5-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Trektop® NX Glide™ Top (non-Twill) Sunrider® for Hardtop (non-
Twill)Replace-a-Top™ Top (non-Twill) Trektop® NX Top (non-Twill)
Sailcloth Replace-a-Top™ Supertop® NX Top (non-Twill)
Tigertop™ and Halftop™ Supertop® Classic Soft Top Sunrider® Complete Soft Top
Supertop® for Truck
EZ Fold Hard Tonneau
BESTOP® 3-YEAR/100K MILES LIMITED WARRANTY
Powerboard® & Powerboard® NX
Trekstep®, Side Mount
Trekstep®, Rear Mount
BESTOP® 3-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Pavement Ends Sprint Top
BESTOP® 2-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Trektop® Classic Soft Top
RoughRider™ Soft Storage
BESTOP® 1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
All other Bestop® & Pavement Ends™ products not specified above.
For further information or request for warranty work, please contact:
Bestop Inc. Customer Service
Toll-Free: (800)845-3567
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.Bestop.com
This product may be covered by 1 or more patents or pending applications,
information can be found at
www.bestop.com/patents
P11 – 56920 Rev. E 0822
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