Large back window in freedom hardtop

[PTTHOR]

Has anybody removed the whole glass without breaking it. I want to make a removable panel for summer

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[Gvsukids]

Has anybody removed the whole glass without breaking it. I want to make a removable panel for summer

It was when I had a new rear window installed under warranty.

 

[insanitize]

Has anybody removed the whole glass without breaking it. I want to make a removable panel for summer

This is something I thought about, either a removable glass or hinged at the top

 

[Labswine]

Whatever you do, make sure when it gets put back in or closed, it doesn't leak. There are voids between the inside and outside of the top that can and will collect water.

I know this because when my rear window leaked water collected inside my roof and you could hear it sloshing around in there. Jeep fixed the window but is replacing the top because they couldn't get all the water out. Hoping it'll be in later this month (was ordered back in early December...)

I would guess that you could seal that area at the bottom of the window so water cannot get inside the top but still...be aware of this.

 

[PTTHOR]

Thx. will do. am going to get a Bull Dawg hard top for a jk 2 door. cut up to fix half of the back bed. they make a top with side sliding windows. will post progress when I start

 

[Black_Widow_Overland]

Whatever you do, make sure when it gets put back in or closed, it doesn't leak. There are voids between the inside and outside of the top that can and will collect water.

I know this because when my rear window leaked water collected inside my roof and you could hear it sloshing around in there. Jeep fixed the window but is replacing the top because they couldn't get all the water out. Hoping it'll be in later this month (was ordered back in early December...)

I would guess that you could seal that area at the bottom of the window so water cannot get inside the top but still...be aware of this.

My Jeep goes in for this same problem. Just got a big rain storm and ever time i turn a corner, I can hear water moving around. Took it to the dealer and It goes in so they can look at it. I hope they can get the water out and repair the back window.

 

[Labswine]

My Jeep goes in for this same problem. Just got a big rain storm and ever time i turn a corner, I can hear water moving around. Took it to the dealer and It goes in so they can look at it. I hope they can get the water out and repair the back window.

They tried to get all the water out of mine but couldn't. This is why I convinced them to simply replace the top because (and I see you're in WY) come winter, it'll freeze in there, expand, and crack the top even worse than just a leaky window.

They will also replace the glass because they broke mine trying to get the glass out of the old top for the new one (fortunately they already had a new one on hand for just in case). Also, when they replace your top, make sure they have that fascia that goes above the rear window on the inside. They forgot to order mine but, they did as soon as I noticed it and, a week later it was in and they installed it.

They told me that they could do the whole thing in a day and I could pick it up the afternoon it was finished. I told them to take their time to do it right and that I'd pick it up the next day in the afternoon because I wanted to make sure the window sealant set well before moving the vehicle and subjecting it to any torsion (potentially loosening some of the 'still drying' sealant) that could cause a repeat of the problem.

Again, INSIST on a new roof under warranty because of the potential freezing problem. I have a great dealer who understood the complete picture and so it was easy to convince them to simply replace the whole roof. Mind you, the new roof was ordered in early December '21 and didn't show up until early April '22 so...be patient and you'll get there

 

[Black_Widow_Overland]

They tried to get all the water out of mine but couldn't. This is why I convinced them to simply replace the top because (and I see you're in WY) come winter, it'll freeze in there, expand, and crack the top even worse than just a leaky window.

They will also replace the glass because they broke mine trying to get the glass out of the old top for the new one (fortunately they already had a new one on hand for just in case). Also, when they replace your top, make sure they have that fascia that goes above the rear window on the inside. They forgot to order mine but, they did as soon as I noticed it and, a week later it was in and they installed it.

They told me that they could do the whole thing in a day and I could pick it up the afternoon it was finished. I told them to take their time to do it right and that I'd pick it up the next day in the afternoon because I wanted to make sure the window sealant set well before moving the vehicle and subjecting it to any torsion (potentially loosening some of the 'still drying' sealant) that could cause a repeat of the problem.

Again, INSIST on a new roof under warranty because of the potential freezing problem. I have a great dealer who understood the complete picture and so it was easy to convince them to simply replace the whole roof. Mind you, the new roof was ordered in early December '21 and didn't show up until early April '22 so...be patient and you'll get there

Thanks. I'll screen shot this post incase they try screwing me around (local Jeep dealer/dodge dealer is known for screwing people) I have a ARE topper I'm gonna remove so they don't mess it up.

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