Check your windshield bolts

[flyer92]

Just a small drop of Blue Loctite should keep them from loosening, but since I take them out regularly, I just torque them to the spec'd 14 Ft-Lbs.

Thanks for posting the torque spec for these bolts. Where did you find this?

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[Erievon]

Thanks OP. My 23 JT, only 2k miles, and the the one furthest left on the driver side wasn't even finger tight, completely lose. It never rattled, but I'll be darned, once tight it reduced wind noise a little bit!!

Wifes 21, all 4 were already tight, but I've never touched them.

Someone mentioned the speaker grills in the sound bar, all 8 in both were loose too.

 

[Rhinebeck01]

Thanks OP. My 23 JT, only 2k miles, and the the one furthest left on the driver side wasn't even finger tight, completely lose. It never rattled, but I'll be darned, once tight it reduced wind noise a little bit!!

Wifes 21, all 4 were already tight, but I've never touched them.

Someone mentioned the speaker grills in the sound bar, all 8 in both were loose too.

I was in the back cleaning the interior windows and while doing that I remembered the same post you read in regard to the 2 speaker grills on the sound bar. Got out a Torx driver and checked mine and...... all 8 were quite loose.

 

[au176]

Thanks for posting the torque spec for these bolts. Where did you find this?

Somewhere on here, I believe. I'll see if I can locate it. I downloaded the whole thing and edited it down to my needs.

 

[au176]

Thanks for posting the torque spec for these bolts. Where did you find this?

This isn't the one I have but here is a link:
https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/complete-torque-values-for-jeep-jl-wrangler/

Try Googling: Torque Specs Jeep Wrangler JL

It will find specs on JLWranglerForums.com, where using their search engine didn't...

 

[Deleted User 38384]

I'm probably one of the few people around here who's actually folded down their window before.

 

[flyer92]

This isn't the one I have but here is a link:
https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/complete-torque-values-for-jeep-jl-wrangler/

Try Googling: Torque Specs Jeep Wrangler JL

It will find specs on JLWranglerForums.com, where using their search engine didn't...

Got it, thanks!

FWIW, all four of my bolts were snug, but still well under the torque spec. I never thought about these bolts loosening over time, so glad I discovered this thread. Thanks OP!

 

[zouch]

i checked the windshield bolts on my '21, and they were all solid.

i have also been using the single-screw visor reinforcement screws plate, and they've worked fine. (that was the only kind i knew of when i got mine years ago.)
i did, however, find the replacement screw on one of those coming a little loose; the original screw was fine.

Thanks, I found the single screw version so a i’ll try that first. According to the amazon reviews it works well.

 

[CptFloridaMan]

i checked the windshield bolts on my '21, and they were all solid.

i have also been using the single-screw visor reinforcement screws, and they've worked fine. (that was the only kind o knew of when i got mine years ago.)
i did, however, find the replacement screw on one of those coming a little loose; the original screw was fine.

The original screw is long enough for the new bracket? So far mine seems to be holding.

 

[zouch]

at least on the kit i got some years ago, only one of the screws was replaced; the other was re-used.
the original, reused one is the one that's still holding tight for me. go figure!

(i had to update that earlier post of mine; i should know better than post before the second cup of coffee has kicked in!)

The original screw is long enough for the new bracket? So far mine seems to be holding.

 

[SaintNick]

I was in the back cleaning the interior windows and while doing that I remembered the same post you read in regard to the 2 speaker grills on the sound bar. Got out a Torx driver and checked mine and...... all 8 were quite loose.

Geez now I'm going to go check every visible bolt inside my Jeep. Thanks for that.

 

[Windshieldfarmer]

Left bolt was somewhat loose…thx for the heads-up!

 

[JL.FR]

Geez now I'm going to go check every visible bolt inside my Jeep. Thanks for that.

Why inside only... maybe more outside

 

[Slippery Pete]

Checked mine. Middle ones were tight. Driver side tightened 1/8 of a turn, passenger one was really loose. Snugged it up. Thanks!!
UPDATE: No creaking on the way to work this morning!!

 

[ObiMatt87]

There are four recessed T40 bolts, two on either side of the upper windshield (inside the cabin). They tend to work loose and cause mysterious rattles. The wrench in the green canvas Jeep tool kit will fit. Take a moment and tighten yours.

Thank you for this! Geezo, my two outer bolts were ridiculously loose. Inside two were tight. We'll find out in the morning if that helps eliminate one of a few rattles that developed following a recent trip to Arkansas where we did a fair amount of off-roading. Either way, these needed tightening. Thanks again! ?

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