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Hear are some water seal pics I took of a JL top I saw at the dealership today at lunch. The design is way better than my 2008 JK.

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Any idea on how to keep rain water from pouring onto your knee when you open the front doors when the panels are installed?
 

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Any idea on how to keep rain water from pouring onto your knee when you open the front doors when the panels are installed?
I have not had that happen, and I've already been in a couple downpours.....
 

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Sorry if this is a stupid question but how do the two freedom panels seal together in the middle? Does one overlap and lock in to the other? Does this mean you always have to remove the same panel first every time?
 

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Sorry if this is a stupid question but how do the two freedom panels seal together in the middle? Does one overlap and lock in to the other? Does this mean you always have to remove the same panel first every time?
I believe the driver's side overlaps the passenger side.
 

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Good to hear. Planning on a hardtop and would like it to function properly when used.
 

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I wonder how many jk hardtops that leak is due to the fact of it being improperly installed. my guess would be the majority. Many owners don’t even know the little black plastic foot on the back of the freedom panels when installed by themselves, flip down to help vibration and replaces the space from the back of the hardtop not being there where it would usually rest

I think more people have to pay closer attention to reinstalling the panels so everything lines up properly.
 

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1200 miles and 3 rain storms... no issue to date.
 

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The seals look a little dry. I plan on applying a little silicon lubricant.
 

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2019 sport with 300 miles. First rain, after sitting for an hour in the rain, upon driving away quite a bit of water poured in right by the rear view mirror all over the center console. So my top does NOT seal in the middle.
 

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Any idea on how to keep rain water from pouring onto your knee when you open the front doors when the panels are installed?
I used this on the front of the rain gutter inside just about a 1/2 inch piece. form it to fit.
Fixed it!!!
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I used this on the front of the rain gutter inside just about a 1/2 inch piece. form it to fit.
Fixed it!!!
Eastwood Flexible Strip Caulk Bk 2-lbs
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Nice to know, I just had the water pouring all over my knee today during rain when I opened the drivers door. Can you post a couple of pics on how you put the flex strip on the rain gutter?
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