Hard top wind noise

[Cov]

If you really REALLY want to reduce your top's wind noise, you could get the MyTop. Their triple layered top's DB levels have been tested to be quieter than a hardtop, but they are pretty pricey, because they also double as a powered convertible top

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[DaK]

Joining the crew with this one. Gonna try and get the dealership to correct it. One of the earlier threads stated to just fix it yourself but, IMO that doesn't correct the deficiency at its source. Appt on 20JUL.

 

[nerubi]

A new JLU Sport hardtop is significantly louder than something like a GMC Acadia. You can talk to your passenger but the radio at normal volumes is significantly affected. I don't think it is any big deal for everyday driving but I think it would get on your nerves on a long trip. I'm just starting to research headliners.

Last year drove my hardtop Jeep on a 4,500 mile trip over 5 weeks. No issue with noise other than it is a Wrangler with removeable roofs so I don't expect library silence or other car silence.

 

[txj2go]

A new JLU Sport hardtop is significantly louder than something like a GMC Acadia. You can talk to your passenger but the radio at normal volumes is significantly affected. I don't think it is any big deal for everyday driving but I think it would get on your nerves on a long trip. I'm just starting to research headliners.

Replying to my own post...
I got back recently from a 1900 mile road trip. The JLU wind noise didn't bother me on the trip, I quickly got used to it, but it does affect the ability to listen to the radio at normal volume levels.

 

[Jammer]

Don't let people tell you that that's normal cuz it's a Jeep I when people say that's normal you just got to live with this or that cuz the Jeep not true I took mine to one dealer and they told me that got another dealer they took the freedom panels off put some special lubrication on around some spots. Rhythm noise quiet as can be these new JL are 20 year old Jeeps that you have to just live with it they've got things pretty well made now my window is completely gone I have no problems sorry about my punctuation but I'm using voice text and I can't go back and correct it in the situation I'm at right now

 

[DaK]

I figured mine out... very easy fix... open the door, look at the channel on the windshield frame, there’s a small gap runs down the window, I added electrical tape running down and it’s all quiet now I’ll take a pic

Interesting that the gap you have between the windshield and the "hoop" is not there. On my 19 there is about a 1/4" gap between the hoop and the windshield frame. Put my tape over this gap and the wind noise abated to the point where I could hear tire noise and the radio was set to 15 and could be heard at highway speeds and with a 20 mph or so cross wind.

 

[IowaJLUR]

Anyone know this part number - driver side door corner window seal? My JLUR sounded great until this flew off on the highway!

 

[viper88]

Anyone know this part number - driver side door corner window seal? My JLUR sounded great until this flew off on the highway!

Any dealer should be able to look up the part number and order it for you.

 

[BWWJL]

Anyone know this part number - driver side door corner window seal? My JLUR sounded great until this flew off on the highway!

Part# depends on your paint color .. different part# for different Duck tape colors.

 

[Quick]

Posting this here as I'm not sure if it's been posted up before. I created a new post for this as I wanted it to be easy to find for future issues.

Was a total pain to find the issue, but I finally have quiet(ish) a-pillars!

https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/wind-noise-from-a-pillar-solved.68571/

 

[TopPinArcher]

It’s 100% not a Jeep thing. I’ve owned a 2010 and 2014 JKUR’s and the were very quiet compared to my 2018 JLUR. I just fixed it myself by using strips of painters tape over each gap on the hard top 1 at a time starting with the front window working my way back until the noise goes went away, the. I replaced that seal.

 

[Crawldad]

next time please buy an audi
Audi A8
You really cannot hear the engine in the Audi A8 until you punch the pedal and then you get a satisfying sporty sound that you do not mind hearing. Audi is a truly quiet cabin thanks to an abundance of sound deadening material, and dual-pane acoustic glass. But hey, if you are selling a car with a 14-speaker Bose surround system as standard equipment, you pay attention to cabin quietness. Smart design and rock-solid fit make the inside of the Audi A8 a perfect place to listen to your favorite tunes.

 

[Quick]

next time please buy an audi
Audi A8
You really cannot hear the engine in the Audi A8 until you punch the pedal and then you get a satisfying sporty sound that you do not mind hearing. Audi is a truly quiet cabin thanks to an abundance of sound deadening material, and dual-pane acoustic glass. But hey, if you are selling a car with a 14-speaker Bose surround system as standard equipment, you pay attention to cabin quietness. Smart design and rock-solid fit make the inside of the Audi A8 a perfect place to listen to your favorite tunes.

My wind noise was certainly not a jeep thing - my son’s JL didn’t make this noise. This was clearly a manufacturing defect/anomaly

 

[pfjeepchick0205]

You didn’t happen to post on YouTube on how to do this did you?
The wind noise is unbearable and I want to fix it so bad. I crank my music up but the wind noise still over powers the music. So annoying!!

I spent about 20 minutes adjusting windshield hinges and freedom top middle latches. Big improvement, very tolerable now.
You just have to be careful and not adjust latches too tight, this will defeat the purpose. I adjusted my latches down just a tiny bit, the windshield has to be laid down and then you can adjust the higes in just a little bit. Very well worth 20 minutes time.
This is a QC and not a design issue.

 

[pfjeepchick0205]

It's kinda self explainatory, but look at the middle latches on the freedom tops (mirror area) , the clip they latch to can be adjusted down (slotted)with a Torx screwdriver. The trim panel "pop"s down for easy access. A little movement goes a LONG way.

The windshield hinges are accessed by folding windshield down and loosening the Torx bolts on the windshield side of hinge very slightly. Then move windshield frame up very a tiny bit and tighten bolts. This actually moves the w/shield frame closer to body/seals, just don't over do it. You should feel very slight resistance just as windshield folds back up tight to body. It may take a few times to get the resistance but all it takes it slight contact to seal on the frame.
The freedom top seals are very good quality but cooler weather does make them not very resilent or pliable.

Never put anything petroleum based on rubber. They are plenty of rubber safe products out there, some silicone sparays are safe.

Thank you for explaining very well. I am going to give this a try and hope the wind noise goes away.

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