I've read about that too but I think blowing out a window is an exaggeration. Of course the non-vented tailgate does make it harder to close the last door with the windows up and a non-vented hard top on.From what I've heard a few times, the vent in the tailgate is crucial. Apparently you can blow out a window (on a hardtop) if you shut the tailgate too hard without anywhere for the air to escape. This might be bullshit but it's what I've been told.
Yeah, it's obviously going to be a rare situation but I can imagine it could happen if you slammed it shut.I've read about that too but I think blowing out a window is an exaggeration. Of course the non-vented tailgate does make it harder to close the last door with the windows up and a non-vented hard top on.
Then you wouldn't see the problems caused by a non-vented tailgate.I haven't had any issues with my swap. But I have moved to soft top only
Now that I'm thinking about it, I'm wondering if I can remove the vent from my 04 tailgate and install in the 97 tailgate?
If you're moving to a soft top like you said it won't make any difference.Now that I'm thinking about it, I'm wondering if I can remove the vent from my 04 tailgate and install in the 97 tailgate?
I have a 99 with a non-vented tailgate and an 03 and up hardtop. only issues I have run into is the doors take a little extra force to close. I've been using the hardtop since October and that has been my only issueFrom what I've heard a few times, the vent in the tailgate is crucial. Apparently you can blow out a window (on a hardtop) if you shut the tailgate too hard without anywhere for the air to escape. This might be bullshit but it's what I've been told.