56820-37 Spice Trektop Soft Top

Product Information

The product is the Trektop NX, a fabric top designed for
vehicles. It includes various parts and hardware, such as fabric
top quarter windows, rear windows, door surrounds, tailgate mounts,
tailgate bar, windshield header, rear bow, J-hook buckle strap,
driver’s side bow, and passenger side bow. The installation time is
estimated to be 2 hours, and the skill level required is moderately
easy.

Parts List and Hardware Identification

• Fabric Top Quarter Window – Qty: 1

• Right Quarter Window – Qty: 1

• Left Rear Window – Qty: 1

• 8 x 1/2 Pan Head Washer Screw – Black – Qty: 4 – Part Number:

  200.48

• 8 x 5/8 Pan Head Screw – Qty: 8 – Part Number: 278.13

• Door Surround – Left – Qty: 1 – Part Number: 488.39

• Screw – Qty: 4 – Part Number: 532.23

• Oval Head Screw – Qty: 2 – Part Number: 276.56

• 12 x 3/8 Pan Head Zinc Screw – Qty: 4 – Part Number:

  309.73

• Door Surround – Right – Qty: 1 – Part Number: 488.38

• Tailgate Mount – Left – Qty: 1 – Part Number: 311.85

• Tailgate Mount – Right – Qty: 1 – Part Number: 311.86

• Tailgate Bar – Qty: 1 – Part Number: 288.76

• Windshield Header – Qty: 1 – Part Number: 478.33

• Rear Bow – Qty: 1 – Part Number: 502.44

• J-Hook Buckle Strap – Qty: 2 – Part Number: 479.29

• Driver’s Side Bow – Qty: 1 – Part Number: 488.69

• Passenger Side Bow – Qty: 1 – Part Number: 488.68

Product Usage Instructions

Install Door Surrounds

1. Remove the hard top from the vehicle.

2. If your vehicle has molded seals on the belt rail, remove them
   by pulling up on the plastic rivet.

3. Locate the left and right Door Surrounds.

4. Insert the pin in the bottom of the Door Surround into the hole
   in the belt rail behind the door.

Install Door Surround Knobs

1. Press the channels along the top of the Door Surround around
   the horizontal sport bar, above the door opening.

2. Insert two screws into the Door Surround and tighten them to 55
   in/lbs (4.5 ft/lbs).

Orient Tailgate Mounts

1. Locate the left and right Tailgate Mounts.

2. Place the holes in the mounts over the dimples in the vehicle
   body.

3. Mark the hole locations.

4. If there are existing holes that line up, skip to Step 5.

Assemble Side Bows to Header

1. Lay the Header upside down.

2. Match the holes in the Side Bows with the holes in the
   Header.

3. Orient the Side Bows so the knobs point inward.

4. Slide the Bows over the pins on each side of the Header.

5. Use two #12 x 3/8 Pan Head Zinc Screws to secure each Side Bow
   to the Header.

Drill Holes and Install Tailgate Mounts

1. Drill a 1/8 inch hole at the marked locations.

2. Deburr the holes and seal the edges of the holes with Silicone
   Sealant.

3. Install the Tailgate Mounts with two #8 x 1/2 Pan Head Washer
   Screws for each mount.

Install Top Fabric on Header

1. Start in the center of the Top Fabric.

2. Fold the Top Fabric toward the front of the Header.

3. Place the Header on the vehicle.

4. Pull the release knob on the Side Bow and insert the pin into
   the Door Surround Bracket.

5. Repeat on the other side of the vehicle.

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INSTALLATION TIME

SKILL LEVEL

2 Hours

2 – Moderately Easy
TOOLS

1/8″ Bit

Vehicle Application: Jeep® TJ Wrangler 1997-2006
Part Number 56820

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Parts List and Hardware Identification

Fabric Top Quarter Window, Right Quarter Window, Left Rear Window

Qty – 1 Qty – 1 Qty – 1 Qty – 1

8 x 1/2″ Pan Head Washer Screw – Black, Qty – 4, Part Number 200.48

8 x 5/8″ Pan Head Screw, Qty – 8, Part Number 278.13

Door Surround – Left, Qty – 1, Part Number 488.39

Screw, Qty – 4, Part Number 532.23

Oval Head Screw, Qty – 2, Part Number 276.56

12 x 3/8″ Pan Head Zinc Screw, Qty – 4, Part Number 309.73

Vehicle Application: Jeep® TJ Wrangler 1997-2006
Part Number 56820
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.
Door Surround

Molded Seal

Plastic Rivet

Door Surround – Right, Qty – 1, Part Number 488.38

Tailgate Mount – Left, Qty – 1, Part Number 311.85

Tailgate Mount – Right, Qty – 1, Part Number 311.86

Tailgate Bar, Qty – 1, Part Number 288.76

Windshield Header, Qty – 1, Part Number 478.33

Rear Bow, Qty – 1, Part Number 502.44

J-Hook Buckle Strap, Qty – 2, Part Number 479.29

Driver’s Side

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

into the Door Surround and tighten to

55 in/lbs (4.5 ft/lbs)

Driver Side Bow, Qty – 1, Part Number 488.69

Driver side shown

Passenger Side Bow, Qty – 1, Part Number 488.68

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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.
If you already have holes that line up, skip to Step 5.
Left Tailgate Mount

Vehicle Application: Jeep® TJ Wrangler 1997-2006
Part Number 56820
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.
Header

Driver’s Side

Place holes in Tailgate Mount over dimples in body

12 x 3/8″ Pan Head Zinc Screws (2)

Passenger
Driver

Driver Side Bow

Drill Holes

Install Tailgate Mounts

Drill a 1/8″ hole at the marked locations. Deburr the holes and seal the edges of the holes with Silicone Sealant.

Install the Tailgate Mounts with two #8 x 1/2″ Pan Head Washer Screws for each mount.
Left Tailgate Mount

Driver’s Side

Driver’s Side

8 x 1/2″ Pan Head Washer Screws

Shown Upside Down

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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.
Start in Center

Vehicle Application: Jeep® TJ Wrangler 1997-2006
Part Number 56820
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.

Install #8 x 5/8″ Pan Head Screws

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 flaps to the ends of the Rear Bow.

Drape Top Fabric Over Vehicle
Pull the Top Fabric back over the Top Arch and sport bar.

Oval Head Screw

Rear Bow

Hook J-Hook to Rear Bow

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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.

Vehicle Application: Jeep® TJ Wrangler 1997-2006
Part Number 56820
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.

J-Slide Rear Window

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.

Open Sun Rider
Open the Sun Rider to make it easier to install the Quarter Windows and the Rear Window.

J-Hook Buckle Strap

J-Hook Buckle Strap

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Install Quarter Windows
Separate the protective flap covering the hook strip on the side of the Deck. Open the flap 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.

Vehicle Application: Jeep® TJ Wrangler 1997-2006
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Close Upper Zipper on Quarter Windows
Close the zippers along the top of each Quarter Window.
Push Plastic Reinforcement down to make it easier to close zipper.
Close Zipper Quarter Window

Start Zipper 1-2″
Quarter Window
Driver’s Side Shown

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.

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.

Quarter Window

Start Zipper 1-2″
Rear Window

Slip Plastic Strip into Channel

Quarter Window

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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.
Rear Window
Slide groove in Tailgate Bar onto tube on inside of Rear Window

Vehicle Application: Jeep® TJ Wrangler 1997-2006
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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.

Quarter Window

Fasten Hook and Loop

Open Tailgate

Tailgate Mount
Tube on inside of Rear Window

Tailgate Bar

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.

Rear Window

Rear Window Retainer Oriented with Rubber Bulb Down
Rear Corner Retainer
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Part Number 56820

Care and Maintenance of your Bestop Product

Your Bestop product is made of the finest 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 finishes, 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.

Normal Slider Jaws Parallel
Damaged Slider Jaws Spread Apart (sometimes broken)

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 first and test the zipper. If the zipper continues to remain open squeeze more firmly 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.

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Warranty Information Trektop NX Glide 2-Door

Vehicle Application: Jeep® TJ Wrangler 1997-2006
Part Number 56820

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] 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.

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Warranty Information Trektop NX Glide 2-Door

Vehicle Application: Jeep® TJ Wrangler 1997-2006
Part Number 56820

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-TopTM Twill Fabric Top Trektop® NX Twill Fabric Top Supertop® NX Twill Fabric Top EZFoldTM Soft Tonneaus Floor & Cargo Liners ZipRailTM Soft Tonneaus Pet Barriers EZRollTM Soft Tonneaus

BESTOP® 5-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Trektop® NX GlideTM Top (non-Twill) Sunrider® for Hardtop (non- Twill)Replace-a-TopTM Top (non-Twill) Trektop® NX Top (non-Twill) Sailcloth Replace-a-TopTM Supertop® NX Top (non-Twill) TigertopTM and HalftopTM 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 RoughRiderTM Soft Storage
BESTOP® 1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY All other Bestop® & Pavement EndsTM 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

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