Best source for hardtop weather stripping replacement?

[Tim n Terri]

Recent purchase of an all original 03 Rubicon with hardtop, only 105,000 on the odometer, Problem with water leaking down the inside of the rear window lift glass, Who is the best source for GOOD QUALITY weather strip or seals? ours does not look bad but it does leak.

 

[oldjeepman]

I have used Mopar brand for all of the seals I have replaced.

 

[Rich1961]

I replaced the seal on mine, but it still leaked. I started checking other things and noticed the lift glass hinges had a bit of a bow to them, which causes the glass to not contact the seal as tightly as it should across the top of the glass. I cut some thin rubber gasket material to mount between the hinge and glass which pushed the glass into the seal a bit tighter and that stopped the leaks. You can test this by using a piece of paper and closing the glass. The paper would pull out easily before I installed the rubber spacer.

 

[Mark K]

My liftglass gasket had leaked for a long time. After a minor accident, I told my shop about the problem and they immediately found that my seal had no 'pooky' holding it onto the hard top mounting tab. Water was entering between this tab and the seal. They installed a new seal with plenty of black body goop and all leaks stopped.

 

[astjp2]

Second best from oem is a&m softseal

 

[Chris]

Are you referring to this piece?

http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-5...0001&campid=5337789113&icep_item=360312139135

I bought one from that seller and it worked perfect.

 

[Daryl]

Recent purchase of an all original 03 Rubicon with hardtop, only 105,000 on the odometer, Problem with water leaking down the inside of the rear window lift glass, Who is the best source for GOOD QUALITY weather strip or seals? ours does not look bad but it does leak.

Take a look at your hinges. They may just be loose and or need adjusted. Clean the glass with alcohol and clean/lube the seal with silicone.

 

[Tim n Terri]

Thank,you all for the replies. I replaced the upper hings and the problem is solved.

 

[Builder]

Thank,you all for the replies. I replaced the upper hings and the problem is solved.

What hinges did you buy?

 

[Builder]

What hinges did you buy?

 

[Tray Burge]

Steel Rubber products.