How do you open the back window of a Jeep Wrangler?
Open the swing gate on the rear of your Jeep Wrangler and begin unzipping the back window from the right-hand side. Roll out the bottom retainer bar by tilting it up and then pulling out. Next, you’ll be removing the rear sail panel retainers, which are the vertical pieces covering the rear corners.
Can you drive with jeep hardtop back window open?
You should not drive a Jeep with the rear window open. One, the struts that support the window will be subjected to more stress than they were designed to withstand. Secondly, the open window could allow exhaust fumes into the passenger compartment.
How hard is it to remove a Jeep hard top?
It’s not impossible to remove a hardtop without help. It is, however, not something we recommend trying without the appropriate equipment. Wrangler hardtops aren’t particularly heavy or overly difficult to disengage—but they are big and bulky, which is what makes solo removal so complicated.
Can you replace the rear window on a Jeep Wrangler?
Block the rear of your Jeep Wrangler to slow down airflow a bit using one of our Jeep Wrangler replacement rear windows and you’ll close in your cab a bit more while creating a definite design. There are many different replacement windows to choose from, along with many other hard and soft top replacement parts you can get for your Jeep Wrangler.
How do you change the hard top on a Jeep Wrangler?
Switching your Jeep from soft top to hard top is “as simple” as removing the soft top components and replacing them with the hard top components. Same with swapping back from a hard top to a soft top. We cover that aspect in greater depth later.
Where to store a hard top Jeep Wrangler?
Jeep Wrangler hardtop storage comes in many forms. The most popular being a ceiling mounted lift in your garage. Park your Jeep in the right spot and simply use the lift to hold and hoist your hard top off after removing the proper fastenings.
How does a frameless top on a Jeep Wrangler work?
The cloth/vinyl cover is attached to the rails in several modular pieces, each independent of each other, allowing the ability to remove only the panels necessary. Generally speaking, a frameless or bowless top has no reinforcement except from the windshield header, the tailgate bar, and the doors or windows.
Where is the side window on a Jeep Wrangler?
The Jeep Wrangler Hardtop side window is the window or glass at the car’s rear, located by the passengers’ sides. Keep in mind that when you replace the side window of any Jeep Wrangler model, you have the necessary equipment and materials to complete the task.
What are the dimensions of a JL Wrangler window?
Side Rear Hardtop Window Top Width: 26.5″ Bottom Width: 28″ Height 16.5″ 1 Top Width: 26.5″ 2 Bottom Width: 28″ 3 Height 16.5″
What kind of glass is on a Jeep Wrangler hardtop?
This Jeep Wrangler Hardtop side window replacement glass by PRR Industries is made with durable tempered glass and comes with a rubber seal molding around it to keep it tight, fit, stable, and protected. It is compatible with original frames of OEM Jeep Wrangler Hardtops from ’97 to ’02.
How much does it cost to replace a window on a Jeep Wrangler?
A Jeep Wrangler hardtop side window replacement costs from $60 to $160, depending on where you buy it from and it’s quality. Expect to have additional charges (like labor fees) when having it done by a third party.