Soft Top Rear Panel Failure
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Soft Top Rear Panel Failure
I went on a road trip this weekend from Baton Rouge La to Gulf Shores Al. About 250 miles. I never went over 75 mph. When I was unloading the Jeep at the condo I noticed my rear sail panels (the hard panels at the rear of the soft top)were pushed in. Not out like normal. Has this been a problem for anyone else?
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What was the soft top configuration? I know with the back window rolled up and my power windows down there is a heavy vacuum effect on the interior. I can see my side windows caving in. Maybe they absorbed the panels too at that speed. I try not to go so fast with that setup.
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I went on a road trip this weekend from Baton Rouge La to Gulf Shores Al. About 250 miles. I never went over 75 mph. When I was unloading the Jeep at the condo I noticed my rear sail panels (the hard panels at the rear of the soft top)were pushed in. Not out like normal. Has this been a problem for anyone else?
Hope this helps somewhat.
-Lou
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I had the windows up and a/c on the whole way. I dont recall opening the window at any point. I did notice that my side windows were not sucking in while on the hwy.
Thanks for the advice trick50. I will give this a try next time im on the hwy for an extended period of time.
Thanks for the advice trick50. I will give this a try next time im on the hwy for an extended period of time.
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with the door windows rolled down the side panels suck in a bit really not a problem... With the windows rolled up and no panels off the soft top is very taunght