Roof leak in back

[tysongladiator]

Another option for replacement if you don't want to roll the dice on a Mopar replacement just failing again...

I've had the breezer window in my JT since November 2022. My window wasn't leaking but I wanted to try something different. No issues, I love it. But I didn't get the transparent glass frame like in the video. I got the textured frame to try and match the top.

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[Delhux]

Vacuum hose solved my issues.

Do you recall what type/diameter hose you used?

 

[CrazyCooter]

Do you recall what type/diameter hose you used?

I used this and no more leak while I'm waiting for a replacement glass.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BGSLLS7Q?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

 

[ecidiego]

Do you recall what type/diameter hose you used?

https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/...e-their-top-scratched-seats-ripped-etc.66403/

 

[Jrmotorsports55]

I just did the vacuum install yesterday. I’ll be posting a vid on YouTube with the info.

 

[Trollboogie]

This is what I used.

AIEX 1/8inch Inner Diameter 10ft High Temperature Silicone Vacuum Tubing Hose, High Performance Automotive Replacement Vacuum Hose Line for Vehicle Radiator Use (Black, 3mm) https://a.co/d/el8esB0

 

[Trollboogie]

Do you recall what type/diameter hose you used?

AIEX 1/8inch Inner Diameter 10ft High Temperature Silicone Vacuum Tubing Hose, High Performance Automotive Replacement Vacuum Hose Line for Vehicle Radiator Use (Black, 3mm) https://a.co/d/el8esB0

 

[Delhux]

I did both the flowable silicon and the vacuum hose fixes.

I had some rain a few days after the silicone but before installing the hose—the flowable stuff reduced leakage quite a bit, but not 100%—I still had minor/moderate water intrusion by the clip on the passenger-side.

I put the hose in a week later and didn’t bother wet-testing it before I swapped the soft top on yesterday. I’ll see how it performs next winter.

This was fun, though—I keep the Jeep-supplied hardware kit behind by driver-side rear seat. Guess how it looked after the last 5-months of weather exposure behind the backseat:

 

[JRobes]

I did both the flowable silicon and the vacuum hose fixes.

I had some rain a few days after the silicone but before installing the hose—the flowable stuff reduced leakage quite a bit, but not 100%—I still had minor/moderate water intrusion by the clip on the passenger-side.

I put the hose in a week later and didn’t bother wet-testing it before I swapped the soft top on yesterday. I’ll see how it performs next winter.

This was fun, though—I keep the Jeep-supplied hardware kit behind by driver-side rear seat. Guess how it looked after the last 5-months of weather exposure behind the backseat:

I've got a Kicker Hideaway HS10 amplified subwoofer that I've been wanting to mount behind the driver side rear seat... this is my EXACT fear and reason I haven't yet.

 

[Delhux]

I've got a Kicker Hideaway HS10 amplified subwoofer that I've been wanting to mount behind the driver side rear seat... this is my EXACT fear and reason I haven't yet.

You think that’s bad? My buddy was keeping his Jacobs Ladder:

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a nest of Mogwais,

and his entire collection of group 1 metals behind his rear seats and had the truck parked outside his wife’s boyfriend’s motel when a light rain started.

Needless to say, he was waxing Jody’s car for a month after that blunder.

 

[deteria]

Add me to the list lol. Bought a used 21 Gladiator Rubicon and it was dripping a lil from the rear after a big storm. Did the vacuum hose fix for now. Hopefully this will do it for me.

 

[Trollboogie]

The vacuum house has been working great for me. Don't even notice it..... looks like weatherstripping. Like it came that way.

 

[SWDGladiator]

My vacuum hose failed yesterday. Going to call another dealer next week and plead my case.

 

[Mav4x4Chris]

Mine started leaking at a little less than 9,000 miles.

I've had this crammed in the top of the back window for the last couple months:

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Frost-K...ular-Rubber-Weatherstrip-Tape-V25BK/202844545

Haven't seen it leak so far. Been several heavy rains since.

 

[SWDGladiator]

Showed up to my appointment today and they had no clue I was there for my top but offered to change my oil for $200. I specifically stated I wanted my top looked at but they told me I had to schedule another appointment. Over it at this point. Feels intentional. No more dealer visits for me, they are worthless. I’ll either pay someone else to fix it that actually warranties their work or buy a soft top I’ve been wanting. Or trade it in and get away from Jeep.

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