2021 Ford Bronco Soft Top Demo | SPECIAL Do's & Don'ts | Our Bronco Life
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- Опубліковано 29 вер 2024
- 2021 Ford Bronco Soft Top Demo | SPECIAL Do's & Don'ts
-With a majority of upcoming Bronco's being shipped with soft tops here is a tutorial how to lower and open your soft top on a 4 door Bronco.
-DO NOT force or use excessive pull on the side windows as it can rip the seam.
-DO NO pull the seam on the rear window as it can break the clips off the back which would need to be replaced. (see: 02:17 mark)
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I can't help but pretend they just just found a random Bronco in a parking lot and stopped to make this video. It makes me smile as I watch this.
The video is very well done. My wife and I were lucky to get one, so I can't tell you both how appreciative we are that you made this. I just subscribed. Thanks again!
Glad it helped! Thanks for subscribe. This was a dealer demo we borrowed to film 👍🏻👍🏻
Thank you, I just bought the Area 51 2022 Ford Bronco Big Bend and I definitely didn't get this kind if tutorial. Much appreciated. Awesome video!
Glad we could help! Thanks for feedback
I was having a serious bitch of a time getting the top re-secured because I couldn't get the side panels to reach their groove tracks on each end. This video helped because it's definitely the most detailed, closeup view of how to get it back on. Thanks
Mike thanks for the compliment! Really appreciate it. Hope you were able to get it all back. If you have any questions you can DM us on Instagram @ourbroncolife as well.
I am having the same problem 😭
I was having the same problem, especially on the driver's side. I'm still not great at it but have found putting downward pressure against the window channel (i.e. pushing "into" the car) can help while trying to slide it along/ into the groove.
Honestly doesn’t seem too tough to do solo! That’s awesome thanks
Not too bad no. Glad we could help
This is by far the best Bronco soft top tutorial! Thanks Sean!
Thanks! Appreciate the compliment
Love the hockey flo
Thanks!
Thanks for sharing. Just got one for our family. Well done inservice on the soft top opening. Can you do them all for the Ford Learning Center. LOVE the tips about where not to exert presssure.
Glad you enjoyed the video!
Thanks for the feedback. Would be happy to make more helpful videos
Great explanation!!! Can’t wait to get mine.
Thanks! Glad we could help out
Ford should have used a heavy duty zipper for the soft top or just gone to best top for there tops. I'm glad that i have a hard top.
We are glad we got the hard top too.
Zippers have their own problems. After watching this lm feeling good about the soft top.
Great information
Thanks!
So where can I get your hat? I love the color scheme.
Hat was from Ford Merchandise direct website over a year.
Any recommendations when driving with just the first half folded back. Thinking about quick drives around town now that the weather is better
First half open can ride at highway speeds no problem.
@@OurBroncoLife thanks for the quick reply. Do you strap yours down with the Velcro straps provided? Or is that more for off-roading where the vehicle could bounce?
Only use the straps for off roading or when I know I will be going at aggressive angles where the top could flip shut.
Do you ever leave the soft windows off with just the roof on ?
Yeah like Safari style
Well now the criminals know how to steal your stuff on the inside I guess but a helpful video
This is no different on a Jeeps soft top. Removable of windows and top is from the outside.
Curious.. Did you get the soft top bc you wanted it or bc the hard tops were so delayed? Also did you get the hard top conversion kit?
We have the hard top.
This was on a friends bronco. Only wanted the hard top.
@@OurBroncoLife me too but they are saying I’d have to wait until 23 to get one! So I had to get the soft w the hard top conversion kit if I want mine soon.
Do you have it already?
Yeah according to ford hard tops won’t be available to buy on there own until late 2023
Are only certain models capable of having hard or soft tops to exchange? I think sport models are a no....
So is there a lock on the soft top that is not allowing me to get it only in the first position?
Those 2 release levers unlock it then make sure the locks between 1 and 2 row are fully clicked in place and it should flip back.
@@OurBroncoLife Thank you
What a pain, can’t believe they didn’t make a powered soft top
Maybe one day!
Seriously it takes 10 minutes maybe 5 with practice.
This video is awesome because it is the only one that i’ve seen that has the soft top, that comes with the bronco, and displays how to put it back up!!
Thanks 🤘🏻🤘🏻
Agree!
Ford should have hired you to do the top tutorial . Excellent video and perfect description on how it should be done properly..
Thanks for the great compliment! I wish they would have too!
Anyone who bought a Bronco with a soft top and was not instructed how to take it off needs to watch this!
I broke 4 tabs on the passenger corner side first time! Now the corner fabric just flaps away!
🙄🤪
Great video!
Thanks for comment! Sorry to hear you broke some tabs.
Highly recommend. You are a natural video instructor, extremely clear and well paced. Very thorough and detailed.
Appreciate the compliment. Thanks!
Thanks for this video ! I don’t know why some people say it’s such a hassle to put the top up and down. You did both effortlessly in five minutes !
Thank you!
Just bought a Bronco and watched a few soft top removal videos but none as detailed as yours....thanks for the close up shots
Thank you for the great comment! Glad we could help 🤠🤠
Fantastic video. Not purchased yet but now I have great information on the process!! Hoping to buy one soon! Thank you so much! Cheers from CANADA!
Awesome! Thanks for feedback. 😎
Thanks for this video tutorial. I still do find that making the side window panels connection still somewhat difficult. Does weather play a factor when connecting side windows? I see your video is in sunlight and looks warm. Or will the material be more forgiving over time? I appreciate any feed back to these questions. Thank you 🤙🏽
Thanks for checking out our video and channel. It is much easier in the sun and warm weather. When the windows heat up they loosen up a little and connect easier.
If the release lever DOESN'T work for you, like it's stuck, as you're trying to put the top back up, jiggle the soft top on the driver's side as you press down on the lever. Took me 45 minutes to figure this out. The lever was frozen in place.
The hotter it is ,the easier it is to do, as the fabric is stretched out , a bit harder when its cooler
100%! Way easier when it’s hot out
Glad I'm waiting for my hardtop whenever that may be over the next 5 years lol
Us too waiting for hard top
I wish my top would flip back that easy one handed no dam way mine is that easy and I ain’t weak as a old Marine
Maybe it needs to be opened and closed a few times to lubricator the brackets
So mine doesn’t click in on the position where it is fully down. Any ideas why??
Double check the release lock lever. Press it in and off and see if it does
This is SO goddamn helpful. I was freakin out when I could only get half my side rear windows off. Thank you guy.
Thanks for the comment! Glad we could help you out. Enjoy your Bronco 🤘🏻🤘🏻
Wow, when you combine the 80’s glasses with the mullet, you get a POWER MULLET!!!
😎🤘🏻
First - thank you for this video. This is one of the best how-tos on how to use this (somewhat complicated) top.
Second - since I presume the two of you have EXTENSIVE experience using these tops out on the road...have you encountered anything like what my top is doing? While it seems to align and latch properly when closed, once I go ahead and lower it fully and try to latch it in the down position, the passenger side latch is reluctant to engage. I can coax it by hand to do so, but if I do, the release lever on the driver's side is EXTREMELY difficult to push down when it comes time to raise things up. Like, both of my hands squeezing it down.
Have you encountered anything similar? Do you know what I should attempt to try, or know of anyone who would know what to adjust? I've already paid for access to the Ford factory service information; there is bupkis in there about adjusting the top for these situations...leaving me up a creek without a paddle, so to speak...
Thanks for the feedback! Glad the video could help. Agree it can be complicated 😎.
That’s interesting what it’s doing. Based on our experience we haven’t had in be that difficult to unlock from down position. Sometimes we have to be carful when putting it all the way down so it doesn’t hit the roll bars and scratch it. I know our friends sticker fab have a vinyl protector for that area just in case.
We haven’t had any experience physically adjusting them. Have you or plan to remove the top completely?? The 3 large bolts on each side and go topless completely this summer? I’m curious if you do that then replace it, it make realign better with even tightening of the bolts.
@@OurBroncoLife Well, it seems the bar was scratched from the factory, so that's water under the bridge... :-(
I don't plan on removing the top completely. I did notice after bringing it home that the passenger side mount bracket with the three bolts wasn't fully seated against the location pin, which Ford says is a must. I loosened the bolts and improved that fit - but I'm still where we're at.
The plate that holds the latch that serves as either the mid-bar latch or the folded top latch, depending on position, apparently offers some adjustment...but will likely be a cat-and-mouse affair, one that likely has me removing my security enclosure lid. Which...oof, that was fun just installing it.
www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/soft-top-alignment-and-adjustment.31391/#post-1271780
Hopefully messing with some minor adjustments it will get resolved. Keep us posted.
@@OurBroncoLife Well, haven't found a good solution for that particular problem...but have found some ways to resolve top squeaking when folded into position one, if anyone needs that...
Am I the only one still having trouble re-installing the side windows? He makes it look effortless but its a bitch of a time for me every damn time. Like My window is slightly too short or something!
What’s weather when you do it? Sometimes it is hard to get that last seal bent back on.
@@OurBroncoLife thanks for taking the time to respond!
I’ve done this in weather from 68 degrees to 85.. now that you mention it, it seens easier when it’s hotter.. is that what you’re getting at?
Those windows are like my Old AF Kayline top on my '69! 😉😎
My release lever isn’t working! Stuck in open position! Can’t close it!
You try wiggling both sides? Better have dealer look at it
@@OurBroncoLife I searched forums and the answer....rocking it / wiggling the carriage, and it worked. Was at it for 45 minutes.
In no way does my soft top move that easily all the way down and then up. It doesn’t seat properly when all the way down either.
Seating not properly might need a dealer to look at it. But opening and closing it a few times could lubricants the joints
@@OurBroncoLife I’ve had it about 2 1/2 months now and it has gotten progressively worse. She’ll be going into the dealer.
That soft top won’t last anytime at all. Those clips shouldn’t be so sensitive.
Agree shouldn’t be so sensitive. Hopefully will change in future
@@OurBroncoLife that’s what I’m hoping too. I currently have a gladiator and have both hard and soft top for it. My next car is going to be a 2 door bronco but I’m wanting these tops to get a little more refined.
I just switched my order to a soft top, this is awesome showing the details!!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I wonder ..they got so many options...id grag hardtop after them issues clear...i could deal with the soft top for now...good video ...shows really good thank you💪👍
@@christianxzowner2958 thanks! Glad you enjoyed it 🤘🏻
What a helpful video. Lighting up the top in the back made it way easier. My 88 wrangler with zippers was way easier but this is way quieter. I subscribed as I want more tips.
Thanks! Glad it helped - more to come!
This is a great video!!! Thank you for all of this. Better than the dealership could offer up.
Thanks for the compliment. 🤘🏻🤘🏻
Great video! After watching your video the first time, I carried my laptop outside so I could go step by step... (putting it back up I did the same). It was like having a personal tutorial! Thank you!
Awesome! Thanks for sharing this. Glad it could help you out!
Nice video! We're about to put our top all the way down for the 1st time since it's finally warming up. One thing I didn't notice you say which Ford says is that when reinstalling, it's important to tuck the front edge of the side window under the tension cable to avoid leaks.
Thanks for checking it out. I did not mention that but very good point and true! Enjoy the top down 🤘🏻🤘🏻
Came here wondering this, thanks!
Is this soft top water prove or water resistant, if you were caught in a bad storm and it was raining hard would it leak in??? Also in the winter time and it was snowing but warm enough to melt the snow would the snow/water come in through the top that way??? Thank you so much, I'm wanting to get one but I'm confused on which one to get....
Our experiences with the soft top is no leaking. Even in the heaviest of storms. In snow we would use the brush to brush off the snow on the roof, don’t use the brush on plastic windows it could scratch then. Use a soft cloth or your hand. The soft is plenty warm, durable, and safe - just be gentle with it.
Thank you! I’m OCD and I was stressing that my soft side windows had these pieces that stuck out, but after watching your video I played with the windows and was able to snap the pieces back in place. Looks perfectly aligned now!
Thanks for comment! Glad our video helped you. Enjoy your Bronco!🤙🏻
Thank you. Did not know how to do this. Just got my Bronco and video was exactly what I was looking for.
Excellent! Glad we could help!
Not sure how many times I’ve seen this video, but it’s pretty much every time I put my top down or put it back up. Thanks again for the clear instructions.
Glad we could help! Thanks for feedback 👍🏻
Excellent Video. I need that type of broken down explanation. I saved it. Thanks so much. I subscribed to your channel because of this. 👍
Thanks! Glad it could help
great video. I have a 2022 4 door Badlands Bronco and this weekend was my first time taking the top down. it was pretty simple truly but i will say when i put it back on, i put the back window and the side windows on and when i went to snap the front down at the windshield it was not reaching correctly. i had to go back and remove the side windows and get the middle to snap and lock, then put the windows on and the front aligned after that. unsure why that happened?? so if someone has trouble like i did, put the windows on after making sure the middle is snapped in place first. it was almost like there was too much tension from the back pulling it back and the middle snap down would not connect correctly? it may do better once its been off and on a few times.
Interesting. Good to know.
Also you can pop open the rear with the windows on to add some slack in the top
Fantastic video.
Thanks Chris
Thank you so much for all of your videos I don’t attempt anything on my Bronco without looking for your videos first!
That’s such a nice compliment thank you! Anything you want to see us make a video of?
He makes it look so effortless to buckle the windows lol I struggle all the time with it.
It can be challenging for sure. Much easier when they are warm and in sun.
Great video, just got a custom one and this helped solve this issue.
Glad it helped!
dude your video is better then the ford pro he doesnt mention things not to do and his video doesnt really show close ups thank you
Thanks for such great compliment! Glad it helped.
Best instructional video on UA-cam! Great job! Thanks!
Thanks for comment! 👍🏻
Great Video! Thanks for very useful and well illustrated instruction!
Thanks Rob!
Great video…..!!! I hope its as easy as you make it look🤘🏼🤘🏼
Thanks! Just be gentle and don’t over force things and it will work out 😎
You didn’t even break a sweat 😅. Made that look easy
Haha lots of reps on it.
Excellent, detailed, and super easy to understand video. Thank you!
Awesome!! Glad you enjoyed it
Is that the twill or the regular soft top? Is the optional twill the same exact operation?
Standard soft top from factory
Is there any way to open/remove ONLY the rear 'window' like in the Wrangler 4 door? I'd like the wind to flow through the open side windows and out the back - not flow into a closed cabin/rear window.
Unfortunately no way to just have rear window open. The side windows have seals that connect to the rear window
@@OurBroncoLife thanks for the informative video and answer. I dig the Bronco, but I wonder why would they make a soft top that doesn’t do what the Wrangler can? (Unzip the rear window, roll it up, tie it). They’ve had years to look at that example…. Disappointing, because I know there’s issues with the hard top too. Most people probably won’t care, just odd to me they didn’t nail it.
Agree. Wish it was an option to do that. For what it’s worth the accessory option top for the Bronco by BESTOP has that rear window roll capability.
Just bought my 2022 bronco two days ago for my birthday! Such a helpful video. New to the whole “Soft top” game. Thank you!
Just got mine today and this video is truly how to do it. 👍🏼
Awesome! Congrats on getting your Bronco and glad our video helped.
Does the soft top seal in any way? I can stick my hand right inside the car through the seam.
Sadly now strong seal
I haven't had any issues with water getting in. If you want to keep bad guys out and you live in a big city, get a AR-15.
Thank you for this video explaining the right way to do it!!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks
Great video, thanks. Where did you get that hat?
Ford merchandise website
Good overview from Randy Savage
OHHHHHHH YEAHHHHH
I thought you were JP Sears at first!
Get that a lot haha
Any recommendations on cleaning the top?
Hand wash with a soft brush or touch less car wash is fine.
We have a hard top on ours right now.
Great demonstration. Ty for your time, and effort.
Our pleasure. Glad it could help out.
Switched to the soft top with Free hardtop prep kit due to production issues. Hopefully the soft top lasts until they get the hardtop issues worked out and available to get.
It will last for sure. Just be patient and delicate with lowering it and all that.
you know the hardtop is gonna be close to 10 grand usd right. better off ordering a hardtop model now and trade yours in when it shows up
@@philmonachan8007Where do you get that number? Dealers have told me around $3500. ADV is taking orders for $5000.
I’m worried how easy it is to get it off without opening the doors. This means I’m sure my bronco will be getting broken into plenty.
Unfortunately the top windows only able to be opened from the outside
What does that mean? It looks like he takes the whole thing down without opening the doors.
You have to unlatch front of top from the inside of bronco.
@@OurBroncoLife right. But you can just take the side and back windows off with the doors closed. So breaking in is easy. Not talking about actually taking the top down
Best soft top explanation online, thanks boss
Awesome thanks for feedback! 🤘🏻
What prevents the top from. Flying back down with a tail wind?
It comes with additional Velcro straps but it’s weighted and positioned well enough to not always need them
@@OurBroncoLife where are those velcro straps located? on the top or inside the bronco somewhere?
@@jethrobodine4638 they are in the bronco tool kit that comes with the car.
Do you even lift bro?
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How do I strap it down well so I don’t have to worry about the wind ripping it off?
The wind wouldn’t rip the top off. No chance
@@OurBroncoLife my question is how do I tie it down? It can with Velcro straps too.
When the top is all the way down it locks in place. Had locking mechanism. If it’s just half open the Velcro straps prevent it from flipping back closed
@@OurBroncoLife duhhh. I’m asking if you can make a video showing a proper way to strap them down in first position.
Gotcha! Next time we’re with soft top I can. We have hard top, this wasn’t ours.
Great job sir !
Thank you 🤙🏻🤙🏻
How would you see out the rear with the soft top stacked like that?
It’s plenty of visibility while driving.
Can you do a video on how to clean your soft top and what products to use?
We will try.
It does say soft cloth only, touch less car washes only too
So anyone can walk up and open the back and backside windows?
This is exactly how Jeeps soft top works as well.
New Jeep wranglers JL soft top side windows and rear window can't be removed unless u open rear door ..I've tried on my neighbors Jeep ...she locked her keys in.
Great video! So many "That's what she said" moments.
Haha thanks
Dude needs some bigger sunglasses.
Noted! 😎