Hardtop upper tailgate seal

[Kenneth G Zinis]

Guys,

For first time I'm installing hardtop (~2001 model) on my 2003 TJ. There's no seal on the top where the rear window frame meets tailgate. Is this missing or is this a variance between top year/style?

Please share your advice.

Thanks,

Ken

 

[LONGJP2]

Is it just bare glass?
If so, you need this.
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-...0001&campid=5337789113&icep_item=360856914757
No seal on tailgate.

 

[Kenneth G Zinis]

Is it just bare glass?
If so, you need this.
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-...0001&campid=5337789113&icep_item=360856914757
No seal on tailgate.

Longjp2,

Thanks for your reply. I'm really not sure, I have the plastic trim glued to window bottom but there is no rubber seal part on mine.

 

[Ken Perkins]

says its out of stock anyway

 

[AndyG]

If you look on threads , using the search feature , you will see a seal we buy for the tailgate to put more tension on what you are missing

That same piece would work on the glass likely , just upside down from the way we often use it . It may require one on each ..at least might be a short term fix til you get the right part .

Use caution, you don't want to slam the gate and break the glass .

 

[Kenneth G Zinis]

Is it just bare glass?
If so, you need this.
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-...0001&campid=5337789113&icep_item=360856914757
No seal on tailgate.

It's not bare glass, there a black trim piece (plastic) at bottom edge of glass across the width. It's visible from outside. It has a lip on inside, toward tailgate, as if to accept a rubber seal.

 

[LONGJP2]

You can get just the seal.
https://www.extremeterrain.com/crow...VgbbICh236gUlEAkYBSABEgK2MfD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[LONGJP2]

says its out of stock anyway

Lots of places sell them. Some pre-glued, some separate.

 

[LONGJP2]

OP
Some people will say you should remove the rear soft top brackets.
Some will say they help hold the window shut.

 

[Kenneth G Zinis]

OP
Some people will say you should remove the rear soft top brackets.
Some will say they help hold the window shut.

Thanks longjp2