Hey everyone -

I just saw some news on FB about the pinch seams on a 2013 being pre-trimmed at the factory. I didn't know if this was the case... but I ran out to the garage and took a look at the 2013 I took delivery of last week and sure enough the seams are pre-trimmed!

I know this isn't anything major... but I'm happy I won't have to do any cutting/painting on the body of my brand new JK for a while. Thought I'd share the info as it was news to me!

 

I was looking at my wifes new 2013 jku sport, it has the pinch seams done allready to.

 

Man, I'm jealous. I guess I'll have to do mine myself. Atleast Chrysler is paying attention to the Jeep Community.

 

Mine are done already as well! Nice surprise!

 

For anyone that's curious, the end isn't capped/welded/sealed - they just stick some foam in it:



It is a clean cut and is painted... but they don't close it up.

 

thats interesting as hell...makes me feel even better about hacking mine

 

Looks like the Rubicon slider is still the same length.

 

Indeed it is.

 

When I cut mine I saw the foam inside so that is the same. Looks like they must have done this before painting. I think I would still silicone this and seal it up to keep out the elements. Still easier then cutting and sealling, just seal.

 

I wonder though what kinds of problems can be had with getting stuff in there (besides maybe sand/salt from the beach)? Just possible rust points ?

What would you recommend sealing it with ?