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Right Freedom Top Replacement

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Old Feb 9, 2008 | 04:35 PM
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Default Right Freedom Top Replacement

Hey
So the dealership ordered the two front panels because of mine leaking dead center above dash and on the front passenger seat where the speaker bar is.

For those of you that changed the right front panel, and it has stopped your leak, is there a reason why? Is the seals different? Has anyone experience both types of leaks like mine and have had a success?

Let me know thanks
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Old Feb 10, 2008 | 03:09 PM
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Where are the 1000's of those with the hardtop leaks, chime in would like to know for those that got them changed.
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Old Feb 10, 2008 | 03:20 PM
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Just keep bringing it in like the rest of us.

I'm yet to see these mythical free bags and hat from mopar some have been saying jeep gave them for dealing with the problems.
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Old Feb 10, 2008 | 03:23 PM
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non-leaking soft top, ftw.
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Old Feb 10, 2008 | 03:37 PM
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non leaking hard top ftw
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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 03:04 AM
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They have not replaced that panel for me for the same leak. They keep changing out the windshield header seal over and over again. Next time it goes in they have offered to replace the entire top (It was dealer installed).
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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 04:52 AM
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No leak here.

Wipe all seals evertime you have the pannels off. They seem to collect a lot of sand and dirt.

Keep your seals clean and lubed with a good silicone. Don't overtighten the roll bar hand srews on the rear of the pannels.

I had a small leak off the Dealer lot but after cleaning the seals and refitment i have not had a leak since.

I think the main problem is that the front pannels get warped (over tight) and the seals don't fit the way they should.
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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 10:21 AM
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Well it rained again today. And of course I got a flood. They ordered the entire top for me today. Crossing fingers.
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