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Here’s what I don’t understand is why the rear quarter windows don’t pop out on the hard top like they do on the SOT top. I love the SOT top for many reasons over the hardtop and side windows coming off easily is definitely one.
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Here’s what I don’t understand is why the rear quarter windows don’t pop out on the hard top like they do on the SOT top. I love the SOT top for many reasons over the hardtop and side windows coming off easily is definitely one.
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Here’s what I don’t understand is why the rear quarter windows don’t pop out on the hard top like they do on the SOT top. I love the SOT top for many reasons over the hardtop and side windows coming off easily is definitely one.
It could be for structural integrity of the hard top. Those are relatively big windows, and I'd imagine they provide some not-insignificant structure to the top, both while on the Jeep and once removed. The top of the hard top doesn't actually touch anything while installed.

The SOT doesn't need this additional structural stability because it's built/designed differently.
 

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Back in the 80s, dodge vans had pop out rear side windows, outstanding feature. 2024, no one can figure out how to do it on a JL 2 door with AI and lunar landers that tip over. You kids….

someone come out with an electric pop out rear window, I’ll buy it.
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