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Old May 2, 2011 | 03:55 PM
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Got dual tops on the 2011, installed it the other day. 1st off there are no directions on how to install it or what all the parts are for. Not 1 sheet of paper explaining anything. 2nd of all, I went to put the side windows on tonight an they are an inch sort on both driver and passanger side. Even if I managed to get the zippers zipped they would rip out. How the F does this thing work? Any ideas?
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Old May 2, 2011 | 03:57 PM
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Can u post up some pics
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Old May 2, 2011 | 04:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Cdyspeed
Can u post up some pics
I will try to get some in the morning. The side windows latch in at the bottom, thats fine, however when you move to the top to zip them the 2 zippers are an inch apart and it wont stretch up, its the same on both sides. The top is latched both in the front and in the middle so I am pretty sure I have it on correctly? Back window fits fine.
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Old May 2, 2011 | 04:04 PM
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Don't latch the front or the rear corners before putting in the side windows. That might give you enough slack. It's tight the first time (heh) but if you do it in the sun sometimes it's better.
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Old May 2, 2011 | 04:07 PM
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I think you are doing a step too soon. Try zipping the window on first, then attach bottom to jeep. It's hard to explain but when you put the bottom on, you kinda curl the plastic in the groove on body while pushing down. Then finish the Velcro.
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Old May 2, 2011 | 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by PG-JKU
Don't latch the front or the rear corners before putting in the side windows. That might give you enough slack. It's tight the first time (heh) but if you do it in the sun sometimes it's better.
Ok, thanks, I will try it
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Old May 2, 2011 | 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by kd5zwf
I think you are doing a step too soon. Try zipping the window on first, then attach bottom to jeep. It's hard to explain but when you put the bottom on, you kinda curl the plastic in the groove on body while pushing down. Then finish the Velcro.
Sounds good, will try.
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Old May 2, 2011 | 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by kd5zwf
I think you are doing a step too soon. Try zipping the window on first, then attach bottom to jeep. It's hard to explain but when you put the bottom on, you kinda curl the plastic in the groove on body while pushing down. Then finish the Velcro.
This is exactly right. I remember the first time I did it...what a PITA! Now I can put the whole thing on and off in the matter of a few min....and most importantly, with no struggle at all.
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Old May 2, 2011 | 05:20 PM
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Exactly as above. Get the side window zipper started first.
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Old May 3, 2011 | 05:30 AM
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Originally Posted by cyclone.1983
Got dual tops on the 2011, installed it the other day. 1st off there are no directions on how to install it or what all the parts are for. Not 1 sheet of paper explaining anything. 2nd of all, I went to put the side windows on tonight an they are an inch sort on both driver and passanger side. Even if I managed to get the zippers zipped they would rip out. How the F does this thing work? Any ideas?
there is a video online, either form Jeep or on youtube. maybe someone will post it. If not I'll try to find it later today.
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