🔌 Rugged Ridge 11251.04 Soft Top Quick Disconnect Kit: Perfect Fit for 07-12 Jeep Wrangler JKU Review

I broke the standard plastic connectors trying to put on a top before a storm. Made from solid metal, they're a small but subtle improvement. It's the little things that you can cheaply add to a Jeep that make it the best vehicle on the road. It was also one of the best prices I could find.

Bought because one of the OEM plastic connectors on my 4 door top broke while moving things around the garage. OEM plastic parts. It's a kind of alloy. They are heavy and fit perfectly. The quick connect feature is nice because you don't have to pry out a torx ratchet to loosen the clevis from your JK. The quick release connection is easy thanks to some O-rings that provide friction to prevent the pen from falling out. The best part is that the only wearing parts are the o-rings. You can…

It's really 3.5 but not half a star. Advantages: 1. Solid common design.2. Fixed pin.3. All in one box Cons: 1. A small cotter pin and a simple ball to keep it from falling out. Time will tell if that will be a problem. 2. Small screws for attaching the steering knuckle to the hood. Seems way too small.3. The hole didn't fit an arm for a small bolt. I had to put down the convertible tube to line it up. Fixing everything was no fun. Little effort and bending was required. Seems to be working…

Additionally this would be a great no hassle replacement for the expensive cheap OEM plastic Mopar nose brace knuckle on the Jeep JK. It's a good solid construction, the pin is just the right size so there's no play when it's all together with the added o-rings. But you'd think that with all the attention paid to the design, the QA folks might have noticed that the screw holes are so misaligned that you have to try and lengthen the holes another 1/8 just to screw them in. I personally don't…