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Old Sep 6, 2009 | 06:00 PM
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I seem to have issues with the soft top coming undone while going down the interstate. It's right behind the back doors where the soft top meets the door. Anyone else have this problem? Is it possible to fix?
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Old Sep 6, 2009 | 06:06 PM
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Have you tucked in the flap of the window into the door frame? There is a thread about this somewhere on the forum. Just use the search and you will find or maybe someone more knowledgeable can help you. I'm still getting used to the ins/outs of Jeep ownership.
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Old Sep 6, 2009 | 06:07 PM
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I think that means that you aren't tucking the hard edge of the soft top under the frame. It should tuck under such that when the door is closed, it presses/seals it against the frame.
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Old Sep 6, 2009 | 07:02 PM
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Half way unzip your rear window, look at the "L" shape on the edge closest to the door frame. It folds into the door frame tightly, it doesn't just lay there on it. It folds into the frame like when you flip the bottom portion of the top under the lip on the tub rail. That's the best I can explain it.
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Old Sep 6, 2009 | 07:12 PM
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Woohoo, Lord of the Puck is King of the Flap aswell. Thanks planman!
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Old Sep 6, 2009 | 07:38 PM
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Old Sep 6, 2009 | 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by jonathankallen
i seem to have issues with the soft top coming undone while going down the interstate. It's right behind the back doors where the soft top meets the door. Anyone else have this problem? Is it possible to fix?
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Old Sep 7, 2009 | 08:25 AM
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Originally Posted by jonathankallen
I seem to have issues with the soft top coming undone while going down the interstate. It's right behind the back doors where the soft top meets the door. Anyone else have this problem? Is it possible to fix?
Originally Posted by JK Freedom
welcome to the club
Welcome Aboard, Shipmate!

Here's the Soft Top Video by Jeep, that will answer any Soft Top question you may have in the future. This part is for the Unlimited.

Jeep Soft Top Video (Link)

However, I do believe Planman nailed the Install for you above! GREAT step-by-step pics!

Best of Luck!

Cheers!

BB
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Old Sep 7, 2009 | 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by planman





yeah...........get in the groove man...!!!...
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Old Sep 7, 2009 | 04:04 PM
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Unreal. Spent two years cursing bad window design... and I've been doing it wrong the whole time. Thank you so much!
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