No brackets either that’s prob the issue
No brackets either that’s prob the issue
Yup. It's how I got it. I've never had a soft top. Never had any other Wrangler but this one so I had no caparison. I could see that they were there but honestly still don't see their functionality.No brackets either that’s prob the issue
The seal for the hard top most likely clicks in - the soft top has a crossbar that clicks in and the back window zips into it. Excited to try and see if this is the fix for me when I get home today.Yup. It's how I got it. I've never had a soft top. Never had any other Wrangler but this one so I had no caparison. I could see that they were there but honestly still don't see their functionality.
It's a couple years later since you replied but if you're still around, can you text a picture to me at 425-466-8891? ThanksYou could also glue a piece of aluminum between the seal and the lift gate to essentially lower the seal a bit. That's actually what I did for the same problem. I got the aluminum and adhesive at Home Depot.
It doesn’t snap into the brackets but it fits in there snug. I don’t think hardtop-only models came with the brackets.Was it ever decided whether the hardtop window is supposed to snap into the (original) softtop brackets? As in designed by Jeep that way on purpose?
Could a Jeep be ordered with hardtop only, and if so did it come with those brackets?
I guess that's my point. If some came without the brackets, then that's not what keeps the window closed. I always remove my brackets and my window stays shut just fine.It doesn’t snap into the brackets but it fits in there snug. I don’t think hardtop-only models came with the brackets.
I agree. It’s an issue with the tailgate bar/tailgate. I still think it has to do with the change in hardtop/tailgates in 2003.I guess that's my point. If some came without the brackets, then that's not what keeps the window closed. I always remove my non-factory brackets and my window stays shut just fine.
My glass now fits snug into those brackets, it was the root of my problem.Was it ever decided whether the hardtop window is supposed to snap into the (original) softtop brackets? As in designed by Jeep that way on purpose?
Could a Jeep be ordered with hardtop only, and if so did it come with those brackets?
I know the brackets you are talking about but my 2005 does not have the soft top bracket or the screw/bolt holes in the rear door where they would be. Maybe it's just a case of the rubber gasket seal(s) loosing their umf over the last 15 years?!My glass now fits snug into those brackets, it was the root of my problem.
Just purchased a 2005 TJ and those brackets are missing. Anyone know what they are called so I can buy a set.This makes perfect sense. I bought a 2006 tj 8 months ago (total cream puff 55k miles nothing touched but a lift) and it came only with the hard top. However there were mounts for the soft top and the brackets for the back tailgate were there. I bought a soft top and it came with new brackets - I just switched back to the hard top for the winter and took them off completely and the window issue started. I just didn’t know any better this is my first tj. Will reinstall the brackets tonight and then circle back here to confirm that is the issue. Thanks for the quick reply! I think the tj may not only be the best jeep but the best vehicle I have ever had. Love this thing.
This makes perfect sense. I bought a 2006 tj 8 months ago (total cream puff 55k miles nothing touched but a lift) and it came only with the hard top. However there were mounts for the soft top and the brackets for the back tailgate were there. I bought a soft top and it came with new brackets - I just switched back to the hard top for the winter and took them off completely and the window issue started. I just didn’t know any better this is my first tj. Will reinstall the brackets tonight and then circle back here to confirm that is the issue. Thanks for the quick reply! I think the tj may not only be the best jeep but the best vehicle I have ever had. Love this thing.
Does anyone know how to order those brackets separately? Mine are also missing.This makes perfect sense. I bought a 2006 tj 8 months ago (total cream puff 55k miles nothing touched but a lift) and it came only with the hard top. However there were mounts for the soft top and the brackets for the back tailgate were there. I bought a soft top and it came with new brackets - I just switched back to the hard top for the winter and took them off completely and the window issue started. I just didn’t know any better this is my first tj. Will reinstall the brackets tonight and then circle back here to confirm that is the issue. Thanks for the quick reply! I think the tj may not only be the best jeep but the best vehicle I have ever had. Love this thing.
Omix-ADA 13510.31 and 13510.30.Just purchased a 2005 TJ and those brackets are missing. Anyone know what they are called so I can buy a set.
Does anyone know how to order those brackets separately? Mine are also missing.
Thanks for the info. Does water leak into that crevice at the left edge of that new seal you added? Or is the tailgate still open in that last pic? Hard to tell.My 2004 was a factory hardtop and did not have those brackets or holes for them. I bought some and installed them for my soft top, but it did nothing to help the window popping out. I finally solved it with a seal on the tailgate. This took me years to figure out and is easily the best money I have ever spent on my Jeep. I can slam the door and the window stays put. I tried all of the suggestions on every forum and nothing helped. If your glass pops out over the tailgate, this is the solution.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HLJRR44/?tag=wranglerorg-20
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