Install notes and evidence

Bestop source wording says: You can't properly mount the rear vinyl window of your soft top without a Tailgate Bar and these parts tend to get broken or lost over time or the rubber seal becomes torn and worn out. Verify mounting points, cargo area layout, tailgate/top state, load rating, tray/bracket pairing, lock/security goals, and whether drilling or factory holes are involved.

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Tailgate Bar - Jeep ’07-18 Wrangler JK

Vendor fitment: 2007-2018 JK Wrangler. Tops Doors fitment from the vendor source. Confirm final options and fitment on the vendor page before purchase.

You can't properly mount the rear vinyl window of your soft top without a Tailgate Bar and these parts tend to get broken or lost over time or the rubber seal becomes torn and worn out. Bestop's Tailgate Bars are the best in the business and include custom retainer mounts for a new installation. Black finished steel construction resists corrosion and scratches Integrated durable rubber seal Two retainer mounts with mounting screws

SKU

BESTOP-252755

Price

$104.99

Role

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For Tailgate Bar - Jeep '07-18 Wrangler JK, the install answer depends on the exact Bestop configuration, not just the product name. Bestop source wording says: You can't properly mount the rear vinyl window of your soft top without a Tailgate Bar and these parts tend to get broken or lost over time or the rubber seal becomes torn and worn out. Verify mounting points, cargo area layout, tailgate/top state, load rating, tray/bracket pairing, lock/security goals, and whether drilling or factory holes are involved. Use the Bestop product page for current options and Bestop install-support links for install evidence before quoting final labor or dependencies.

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- Bestop product-type guidance plus source install wording: You can't properly mount the rear vinyl window of your soft top without a Tailgate Bar and these parts tend to get broken or lost over time or the rubber seal becomes torn and worn out

- Bestop source page: https://www.bestop.com/products/tailgate-bar-jeep-07-18-wrangler-jk/

- Vendor catalog fitment summary: Vendor fitment: 2007-2018 JK Wrangler. Tops Doors fitment from the vendor source. Confirm final options and fitment on the vendor page before purchase.

- Bestop local source capture: 2026-05-12.

Fitment and build notes

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Fitment statusUseful for a shortlist, but exact vehicle setup, dependencies, or purchase path still need review.Needs vehicle setup check

Evidence levelNeeds source collection and claim-level review before it should be treated as recommendation-ready.Evidence review needed

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Fact summary

Models: JK Wrangler; Years: 2007-2018; Source: wordpress_rest_bigcommerce_product; Captured: 2026-05-12