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how to put the windshield down

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Old Dec 21, 2011 | 11:18 AM
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It just doesn't look right
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Old Dec 21, 2011 | 12:03 PM
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Originally Posted by JOSH27
It is quite a process to fold it down, did it to mine a few months after I got it just for shits and giggles. With the help of my friend, we had it all torn appart in 30 min. It reqires removing the windshield wipers too. No problems with leaking at all after having it down.
Here is a crappy phone pic:
<img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=252392"/>
Like what you did with the wheels
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Old Dec 21, 2011 | 07:40 PM
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Based on the photos we also have to remove the front part of the roll cage? There's nothing there.
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Old Dec 21, 2011 | 08:04 PM
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I loved having it down. Wife on the other hand crawled onto floor after going about 40. The process was easy I thought. I had mine down a lot times last summer. I think it looks and feels great.
In beginning of summer i removed the two bars attached to window. So with the wind shield up it was still open feeling with out bars. When i would decide to have it down i would remove wiper blades and remove the brackets on each side and down it goes. 10 min maxto lower and put back up. The top still works with this set up too. Going 65 on freeway was a little Nerviness. You cant hear the radio over 25 but its worth it. When I replaced bars for winter It sealed with rain and wind. Not sure if i got lucky but when replacing bolts for bar you can see where they were pretty easy.
It will be down next summer. When it over 90 it feels great. when its 70 its little rough. Talk about conversation starter. Be per paired to talk.

Edit: It solves the floppy hood problem
Edit: When bars are removed with front window up,top up, doors on there is a little gap but not bad. and wife could stand that on a 12
car trip.

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Old Dec 22, 2011 | 02:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Sahara_Maverick
Based on the photos we also have to remove the front part of the roll cage? There's nothing there.
Above the front doors is a removeable section of the stock roll bar, approx 3-foot long and wrapped in black covering. In the photos, it's been unbolted and removed.
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Old Dec 22, 2011 | 02:41 AM
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I switched over to AEV hood and it doesn't have the bumpers. I think I read in the materials that I can't put the windshield down with it.
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Old Dec 22, 2011 | 05:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Navyvetnorwich91
I switched over to AEV hood and it doesn't have the bumpers. I think I read in the materials that I can't put the windshield down with it.
What are they made from?
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Old Dec 22, 2011 | 05:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Ryan0260
What are they made from?
The AEV hood doesn't have the little rubber hood mounts on it.

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Old Dec 22, 2011 | 09:17 AM
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Originally Posted by arasco85
Like what you did with the wheels
Thanks! plasti dip ftw!
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