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TheWhiteBread Apr 14, 2015 01:41 PM

Noisy creaking hard top!! HELP
 
I have a 2014 jku and my hard top is noisy! It's not wind noise but more of a flexing creak that occurs when in any situation that I'm not on level ground. Anybody have this problem as well? Are there any solutions?!!? Thanks!

Jeek.OlllllllO Apr 14, 2015 02:16 PM


Originally Posted by TheWhiteBread (Post 4085536)
I have a 2014 jku and my hard top is noisy! It's not wind noise but more of a flexing creak that occurs when in any situation that I'm not on level ground. Anybody have this problem as well? Are there any solutions?!!? Thanks!

check your freedom panels where they meet the hard too they should have some sort of rubber isolators. they always fall off or wear down so you can just add some if they are gone.

TheWhiteBread Apr 14, 2015 02:18 PM


Originally Posted by Jeek.OlllllllO (Post 4085547)
check your freedom panels where they meet the hard too they should have some sort of rubber isolators. they always fall off or wear down so you can just add some if they are gone.

Thanks will do. It actually sounds like it's further back in the cargo area.

Jeek.OlllllllO Apr 14, 2015 02:21 PM


Originally Posted by TheWhiteBread (Post 4085550)
Thanks will do. It actually sounds like it's further back in the cargo area.

give that a try or else I think you might have some in the back as well where the hard too meets the body, good luck. Also check your hard too bolts might not be tighten or the freedom panel screws things

zstairlessone Apr 14, 2015 04:12 PM

I get that if the bolts are too tight, specially if I don't 'adjust' them before tightening them down. Loosen the bolts a bit, unlatch and then relatch them (sometimes I will remove the bolts and just pop the tops up about an inch just to free them) then re-latch them and then the bolts (I always call these the cup bolts). Don't over tighten them, drive around a little then tighten down comfortable not torqued. Should help.

TheWhiteBread Apr 14, 2015 04:36 PM


Originally Posted by zstairlessone (Post 4085610)
I get that if the bolts are too tight, specially if I don't 'adjust' them before tightening them down. Loosen the bolts a bit, unlatch and then relatch them (sometimes I will remove the bolts and just pop the tops up about an inch just to free them) then re-latch them and then the bolts (I always call these the cup bolts). Don't over tighten them, drive around a little then tighten down comfortable not torqued. Should help.

cool I'll try it. Thanks!

nickjk33 Apr 27, 2015 06:58 PM

I had the issue and it was cuz my bolts were loose. But I've heard of other people having this problem and they Bought hardtop screws that don't require tools to remove. Think they are called quick detach screws. Like 20 bucks on amazon and it solved the problem

101gargoyles Apr 27, 2015 11:25 PM

Don't forget the 2 bolts you don't normally see. 1 on each side at the front of the top attaching it high up into the roll cage. Have to remove freedom panels to see them.


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