Freedom panels with top off?

[Hscottk]

Has anyone used freedom panels with the larger rear panel/window off? This seems like a good option for times when it might rain to protect driver and passenger. Can always tarp the back area when parked. 3 of 4 contact points can be secured. Is there a risk of the panels flying off because the 4th latch can’t be used. Thanks!

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[MyMojaveJT]

I have done it before. I think there is plenty of force with both up there.

You will still get wet just not as quickly

 

[ACAD_Cowboy]

Can someone please post up a picture of this? I ask only because I know I can do it with my JK, super helpful when in 1/4 work truck mode, like you need the top off for big stuff but the sun feels like it's about afoot and a half from your head.

But since the knobs went away, how does the freedom panel(s) stay in position?

 

[Terminus33]

The rear attachment of the freedom panels attach to the sport bar not the back hard top.

 

[Gvsukids]

Further reading...

https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/...doors-off-rest-of-hardtop-on-how-is-it.32429/

https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/thinking-about-running-freedom-panels-only.30054/

 

[Hscottk]

Further reading...

https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/...doors-off-rest-of-hardtop-on-how-is-it.32429/

https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/thinking-about-running-freedom-panels-only.30054/

Thanks for the links. I searched but was unable to dig them up. Sounds like running with 3 of 4 latches is no big deal. That’s what I figured, but nice to see it confirmed.

I‘ll give it a shot and post pics soon.

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