Bikini Top and Full Door Gaps
05-27-2007, 09:55 AM
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I'd like to get a bikini top, but from what I've just read, it seems that its not possible to seal the top to the cargo area... rains alot here and with the subwoofer in the back that could (will) be a problem.
Anyone know if there is a bikini top that seals to the cargo area or if there's a way to DIY?
Anyone know if there is a bikini top that seals to the cargo area or if there's a way to DIY?
05-27-2007, 08:54 PM
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Anybody have a pic of this setup? Esp. how/where it attahces to the surrounds? If it attaches to the door surrounds, then it's alot more weather-resistant than I thought.
05-27-2007, 09:29 PM
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I had the bikini on my two door TJ and only had water leaks at the corners (it had the old header system though), and the entire back. However, I also had the duster, and as long as I always barked nose uphill, never had standing water in the Jeep.
05-29-2007, 04:26 AM
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DIY Solution -$10
I went to Home Depot the other day and got a 1" PVC Pipe and the foam insulation that goes around it. I cut it to length and installed it between the rollbar and doors and wrapped the safari top around it. It rained over the weekend and it is completely sealed. no rain in the cabin. It is not the prettiest looking fix, but am thinking of a way to make a decent looking one.... possibly getting a 3" x 2" rubber bar and cut it to fit.
On a side note, I will be going to an upholstery shop within the next few days to see if they can make me a water-tight windjammer. If they can and if someone is interested, I'll make sure they keep the blueprints on how they made it.
On a side note, I will be going to an upholstery shop within the next few days to see if they can make me a water-tight windjammer. If they can and if someone is interested, I'll make sure they keep the blueprints on how they made it.
05-29-2007, 01:12 PM
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I went to Home Depot the other day and got a 1" PVC Pipe and the foam insulation that goes around it. I cut it to length and installed it between the rollbar and doors and wrapped the safari top around it. It rained over the weekend and it is completely sealed. no rain in the cabin. It is not the prettiest looking fix, but am thinking of a way to make a decent looking one.... possibly getting a 3" x 2" rubber bar and cut it to fit.
On a side note, I will be going to an upholstery shop within the next few days to see if they can make me a water-tight windjammer. If they can and if someone is interested, I'll make sure they keep the blueprints on how they made it.
On a side note, I will be going to an upholstery shop within the next few days to see if they can make me a water-tight windjammer. If they can and if someone is interested, I'll make sure they keep the blueprints on how they made it.
What about a foam swimming pool "noodle" ?
05-29-2007, 01:21 PM
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05-29-2007, 02:46 PM
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