2020 vs 2026 Soft Top Compatibilty - leak question

[Tiger1]

I upgraded from a 2020 Sahara to a new 2026 Rubicon X. My 2020 came with the dual top option & I kept the soft top when trading in the 2020. My 2026 Rubi X came only with a factory hardtop. When I installed the 2020 sailcloth soft top on the 2026 Rubi X, it leaks. I believe the leak is above the top of the passenger door where it sits with the soft top seal. Are there any hardware or fitment differences between the 2020 and 2026 model years that would cause the soft top leak? Thanks.

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[Cutterone]

I don't think so, I have a premium twill ST from my first JL, 2018, and its on its 3rd Wrangler ('25 Willys), only sees summers but fits perfect..

 

[Tiger1]

Thanks for the help on this. I think I fixed the leak. The metal header bracket was offset. After adjusting forward (closer to the windshield), it pulled the soft top about 1/4" closer to the windshield frame. This seems to have eliminated the leak. Bottom line: dimensions/hardware are identical but the new RubiX came from the factory with a little different header-latch spacing.

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