Soft Top Windshield Channels for Jeep Wrangler, CJ and YJ
Which windshield channel fits my Jeep?
Series and top type decide: for the Wrangler TJ there is the drill-in 2-piece channel (for Bestop 52521 and 52530, Strapless Bikinis) and the bolt-on no-drill channel (52525, 52528, 52531, 52532 and 52544, Header Bikinis). The Wrangler JK 07-18 uses the bolt-on channel for 52580 to 52586, the Jeep CJ 76-86 and Wrangler YJ 87-95 take the 2-piece screw-on channel matching the factory holes. The chart maps every channel to its vehicle and the matching top part numbers.
| Vehicle | Channel type | Mounting | Fits Bestop part numbers | Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeep Wrangler TJ 97-02 | Drill-in channel, 2-piece | Mounts to the windshield with screws, drilling required; for Strapless Bikinis only | 52521, 52530 | – |
| Jeep Wrangler TJ 97-06 | Bolt-on channel, no drilling | Fastens into the factory header latch holes, the Bikini top fits into the channel; corrosion-resistant steel | 52525, 52528, 52531, 52532, 52544 | |
| Jeep Wrangler JK 07-18 | Bolt-on channel, no drilling | Fastens into the factory header latch holes, the Bikini top fits into the channel | 52580, 52581, 52583, 52584, 52585, 52586 | |
| Jeep CJ 76-86, Wrangler YJ 87-95 | Screw-on channel, 2-piece | Mounts to the windshield header with screws, made to match the factory holes; some minor drilling may be necessary | – |
The channels in pictures
Find every channel via the soft top channel search in the shop. To identify the top mounted on your vehicle, see our top identification; parts for every generation are on the Wrangler page.