Jeep Freedom panel alignment

[dmgarcia2197]

I just got my rubicon 4 door. I noticed that the freedom panel are misaligned. Wondering if any of you have the same issue. No leaking or anything.

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[Maverick909]

just pop the handles loose push it back and close the handles

 

[KeithF]

it wont leak like that, but I realign mine when I switch from my Sunrider to the freedom panels, loosen the screws on the handles line everything up then tighten the screws back down. There are alignment pins in each handle that may need to be moved to get enough movement to get them straight.
I assume the fabric in my Sunrider wasnt installed "perfectly" causing it to close differently than the Freedom panels, it doesnt really matter but after having installed a few soft tops on sports cars I like things to line up........

 

[dmgarcia2197]

just pop the handles loose push it back and close the handles

This is the first thing I tried buy no success. Thank you man!

 

[dmgarcia2197]

it wont leak like that, but I realign mine when I switch from my Sunrider to the freedom panels, loosen the screws on the handles line everything up then tighten the screws back down. There are alignment pins in each handle that may need to be moved to get enough movement to get them straight.
I assume the fabric in my Sunrider wasnt installed "perfectly" causing it to close differently than the Freedom panels, it doesnt really matter but after having installed a few soft tops on sports cars I like things to line up........

Do you mind sending me picture of those adjustable screws? Thank you in advance

 

[KeithF]

this shows the 2 screws on each latch and the pin on the Freedom Panel. By moving the latch on the header you move the hole for the locating pin. You can also use the tool in the included Jeep tool kit.

 

[dmgarcia2197]

this shows the 2 screws on each latch and the pin on the Freedom Panel. By moving the latch on the header you move the hole for the locating pin. You can also use the tool in the included Jeep tool kit.

this shows the 2 screws on each latch and the pin on the Freedom Panel. By moving the latch on the header you move the hole for the locating pin. You can also use the tool in the included Jeep tool kit.

Thank you man! Is this the only screws I need to loosen to adjust the panels?
Wondering if you have videos to help too. I appreciate it!

 

[dmgarcia2197]

this shows the 2 screws on each latch and the pin on the Freedom Panel. By moving the latch on the header you move the hole for the locating pin. You can also use the tool in the included Jeep tool kit.

Did you adjust the screws for the latches too?

 

[KeithF]

Did you adjust the screws for the latches too?

Just loosen those 2 screws i have the arrows pointing at on each latch, just enough for it to move, then align the tops how you want them then tighten them back again.

 

[Byrds8]

Mine are misaligned like this also. Guess I may adjust them also. Question is though, should they match the more forward or more rearward one?

 

[dmgarcia2197]

Mine are misaligned like this also. Guess I may adjust them also. Question is though, should they match the more forward or more rearward one?

Thats the same question i have too! I would assume that the driver side needs to be adjusted since its the one getting removed first. Do you have pics of yours?

 

[dmgarcia2197]

Just loosen those 2 screws i have the arrows pointing at on each latch, just enough for it to move, then align the tops how you want them then tighten them back again.

I appreciate your help man! My Ocd is killing me every time i see it ?

 

[Byrds8]

I do not have images of mine. My wife's is the same way. After I noticed mine like that, I went and looked at hers. When hers was the same I assumed it was meant to be that way and ignored it til I saw this post.

 

[KeithF]

Adjust both sides, loosen the screws on both sides and leave the freedom panels loose/unlatched so you can move them around until the gaps are straight, then tighten the 4 screws . It likely both panels are misaligned.

 

[Byrds8]

So it’s not going to matter where on those seals they sit?

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