$59.99
1
SELECT YOUR VEHICLE*
2
PRODUCT OPTIONS

Why buy from Bestop.com?

price guarantee

Best Price Guarantee

When you buy from Bestop.com, rest assured you’re getting the guaranteed lowest authorized price.

fast shipping icon

Fast and Free Shipping

Your order ships directly from our factory warehouse, which means you’ll get your order in the fastest possible time. Orders over $75 ship for free! (Excludes Tonneau Covers)

Best Warranty

Industry-Leading Warranty

We stand behind our products with the best warranty available. More details here.

COMPLETE YOUR RIDE
Sunrider for Hardtop - Jeep '20-26 Gladiator / '18-26 Wrangler JL (Premium Black Twill)
$999.99
SunScreen - Jeep '18-2026 Wrangler JL; '20-2026 Gladiator (For Sunrider for Hardtop)
$199.99
Window Storage Bag For Jeep and Bronco - Jeep 2007-18 Wrangler JK, 2018-2026 Wrangler JL, 1997-06 Wrangler TJ, 2004-06 Wrangler LJ; Ford 2021-27 Bronco
$159.99

DESCRIPTION

This bolt-on, no-drill Windshield Channel is required to install a Bestop Bikini top to your Jeep. It fastens into factory header latch holes and the Bikini top fits into the windshield channel.

Sturdy, corrosion-resistant steel construction

Includes fastening bolts and latches.

For Header Bikinis, these channels fit part numbers 52525, 52528, 52531, 52532 and 52544

FITMENT

1997-2006 Jeep Wrangler

INSTRUCTIONS

CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS: WARNING

WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Overall rating: 3.6666667 / 5 from 12 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Summary topics

Review topics: ["fit","install"].

Review highlights

Reviews

Does a real good job.

"Does a real good job. Driver's side corner didn't want to conform to the c url, l think it will with Time. Question? I have a convertible, bikini top with the windshield clamps 32 1/2 on center. Can you please advise what year/model it fits. Also can I get a windshield header bar for my 02 TJ, and switch it out? Looking forward to your reply."

— Brian R. (5/5)

perfect for my jeep

"works great and easy to install and remove. I highly recommend it. The only draw back is it takes awhile for the corners of the top to stay in the track. They pull out, but it doesn't effect the rest of the top."

— Clayton S. (5/5)

Not able to handle a crossbreeze

"Bolted on fine, ordered besttop bikini as well for my tj. Long as I am in town it's great, Kansas highway with cross breezes it flew off and hit my kid. Tried again and followed the manufacturer directions. Drove 60 on the highway, a crossbreeze came up and ripped the top off again. Took it off. Waste of money"

— Robert n. (1/5)

Works. The key for me

"Works. The key for me was watching the "how to" video on installing the windshield channel on the Bestop website. This is the bolt on channel. They warn you in the video not to tighten the attachment bolts to tight and to firmly push into place while tightening. Without those installation tips it might not have gone well!"

— Barry L. (4/5)

Fits perfectly.

"Perfect."

— David A. (5/5)

For the money, buy a

"For the money, buy a cheap one. Pretty sure bestop is getting these turds off Amazon and reselling them. Mine came damaged with no damage to cardboard or bubble wrap. So it was wrapped in bubble wrap at the factory with a very noticeable flaw. Its not all bestop, I understand the greatest jeep platform has fell victim to leather seated, duck shelf, no top off soccer moms. I still think the TJ is a money maker, and product should be better."

— Bradley W. (1/5)

The channel doesn't fit my

"The channel doesn't fit my channel very well. It sits kind of cocked on the front of my jeep. . ."

— Tim B. (3/5)

Fast ship. Easy install. Fits

"Fast ship. Easy install. Fits great"

— ALFREDO A. (5/5)

Not so great

"This is hard to put on the Jeep and often comes out of the channel while driving."

— Kristy B. (1/5)

Worked great!!!

"Worked great!!!"

— Donna G. (5/5)

Q&A

Can you order just the latches? I have the window channel just missing latches
Hi Garrett, Yes, you can purchase just the latches by calling Customer Service at 800.845.3567, option 1, Monday through Friday from 8am to 4pm, MT.
I’m missing both clamps and bolts. How do I order new ones?
Hi Chris, You can order replacement parts by calling Customer Service at 800.845.3567, option 1, Monday through Friday from 8am to 4pm, MT.
Hi, I bought a header channel (5123801) and realize that it is NOT for my '98 TJ. Can I exchange for the correct or just return and purchase correct one? Jem
Hi Jem, The 5123801 Windshield Header fits the 97-06 TJ, when running a Header Bikini or Bestop Classic Supertop. It doesn't work with a factory top, maybe that's why its not working on your TJ? You need to call the company you purchased the channel from to inquire about a return/exchange.
Can I see a video of how to install the windshield header on 2005 jeep Wrangler
Hi Pete, Unfortunately there is no video on this Windshield Header, however if you're needing help, you're welcome to email me, [email protected]
There was no hardware included in the box for my order. Part # 5123801 order number 705866
Hello Paul, I am sorry for the frustration this has caused. I have reached out to you privately to further discuss this issue.

Why buy from Bestop.com?

price guarantee

Best Price Guarantee

When you buy from Bestop.com, rest assured you’re getting the guaranteed lowest authorized price.

fast shipping icon

Fast and Free Shipping

Your order ships directly from our factory warehouse, which means you’ll get your order in the fastest possible time. Orders over $75 ship for free! (Excludes Tonneau Covers)

Best Warranty

Industry-Leading Warranty

We stand behind our products with the best warranty available. More details here.

Array

Sorry, this product doesn’t fit your vehicle.

Now that you have entered your vehicle you can browse for products to see ones that fit.  Or you can continue exploring this product knowing that the specs say it won’t fit.

5123801
14078
Bestop,Bikini Top Hardware & Accessories,Bikini Tops,Bikini Tops & Fabric Accessories,Wrangler TJ