JL Rain Gutter

[Dadawada]

One of the biggest complaints with earlier JLs (my 2018 JLUR) was the fact when it was raining and you opened the front driver or passenger doors, you were met with a stream of water running off the top of the Jeep at the door opening between the seat and footwell. I just noticed this device on my 2025 JLURX.

When did they start adding these? Can't wait to see if it works.

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[Dan M.]

If it does work, I would also like to know if it can be fitted retroactive on Jeeps without it and what the part number is.

 

[Boulos]

It can be added. There was a TSB.
https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/a-pillar-water-drip-tsb-23-041-21-rev-a.102772/

 

[m3reno]

My jeep is a 2022 and I have it since new.

 

[MOC]

One of the biggest complaints with earlier JLs (my 2018 JLUR) was the fact when it was raining and you opened the front driver or passenger doors, you were met with a stream of water running off the top of the Jeep at the door opening between the seat and footwell. I just noticed this device on my 2025 JLURX.

When did they start adding these? Can't wait to see if it works.

My 21 JLUR has it and it must work because I live in the PNW (which gives me instant credibility on this issue) and never had a dripping problem.

 

[Dadawada]

Well...I went through a car wash yesterday. I opened the door after exiting to vacume and guess what...dripping water...

 

[Ratbert]

Well...I went through a car wash yesterday. I opened the door after exiting to vacume and guess what...dripping water...

You described it as a stream with your 2018. Mere dripping is a massive improvement, right?

 

[scorpionsix]

With three different tops, SOT, soft and hard, I'm wondering if this kit has better effectiveness on one or two of the tops. I have the SOT, 2020, and get a stream of water if I just went through a car wash or rain then open the door.

 

[Reflektr]

I can confirm the one on my 2025 Willys works like a charm. I’ve washed my Jeep an obsessive amount of times, and when I open the door to chamois the door jambs, there’s nary a dribble.

Since these things are like rolling Mr. Potato Heads, I’m wondering if it has something to do with the frequency of the removal of the freedom panels and the weather stripping? Food for thought.

 

[hamiamham69]

Has anyone tried this on a 2019 JLU soft-top or any soft-top for that matter?

 

[21JLURDG]

If you like that, you might like this for the rear window. It works for me.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CP5GPR34?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_7

 

[scorpionsix]

For those who installed the MOPAR JLJTWATERDIVERTERKIT REV A can you shed some light on the part of the install instructions that says to "Refer to the detailed service procedures available in DealerCONNECT/Service Library under: Service Info 23 - Body / Weatherstrip/Seals / Weatherstrip, Header, Roof / Removal and Installation". I don't have access to DealerCONNECT. Is there anything in that library I need to know to install this kit or are the included instructions all I'll need?

 

[HHGadget]

For those who installed the MOPAR JLJTWATERDIVERTERKIT REV A can you shed some light on the part of the install instructions that says to "Refer to the detailed service procedures available in DealerCONNECT/Service Library under: Service Info 23 - Body / Weatherstrip/Seals / Weatherstrip, Header, Roof / Removal and Installation". I don't have access to DealerCONNECT. Is there anything in that library I need to know to install this kit or are the included instructions all I'll need?

Same reply in the other thread on this @scorpionsix.
Header gasket removal and replacement is really easy. Other than drilling out the two pop rivets on each side, it is literally “pull and replace”. Mine is a first model year 2018 and had some sticky black rtv gasket material leftover at the outside edges but that is not needed or specified in the install. @Benny added the small foam spears for the corners to the kit they sell recently.
You just need to have access to the A pillar top edge and tilt your windshield out a few inches from the A pillar to get ‘er done.
If you are concerned, check with @Benny at allmoparparts to make sure the A pillar header gasket is the same part number for your SOT as the other top options.
Also you will need a pop rivet gun.
The side A pillar pieces were a bit more challenging to line up when compared to the header gasket install. Also the side pieces use tape so you have to get those right the first time.
On the header gasket there is no glue and it slides on so if you decide mid-install you want to reposition it, just pull it back up and realign.
Best of luck

 

[scorpionsix]

Same reply in the other thread on this @scorpionsix.
Header gasket removal and replacement is really easy. Other than drilling out the two pop rivets on each side, it is literally “pull and replace”. Mine is a first model year 2018 and had some sticky black rtv gasket material leftover at the outside edges but that is not needed or specified in the install. @Benny added the small foam spears for the corners to the kit they sell recently.
You just need to have access to the A pillar top edge and tilt your windshield out a few inches from the A pillar to get ‘er done.
If you are concerned, check with @Benny at allmoparparts to make sure the A pillar header gasket is the same part number for your SOT as the other top options.
Also you will need a pop rivet gun.
The side A pillar pieces were a bit more challenging to line up when compared to the header gasket install. Also the side pieces use tape so you have to get those right the first time.
On the header gasket there is no glue and it slides on so if you decide mid-install you want to reposition it, just pull it back up and realign.
Best of luck

Thanks for the info. I still need to get a rivet gun and ensure my drill bit set has a bit small enough for the rivet heads to be removed. My only other thought is once the rivet heads are out of the way, should I then remove the molding to expose the rest of the rivet and yank them out with needle nose pliers or should the body of the rivet be removed prior to removing the molding? Not sure it would matter but you don't know what you don't know and I don't want to create an unexpected PITA scenario over something that should be simple.

 

[HHGadget]

Rivet should just pull out (or even fall out onto the ground) once you drill out the center. I believe the bit i used was 1/8 or even smaller. It don't take much.

No idea where the tiny drilled out bits went.
FWIW i got a combo rivnut / rivet gun on amazon $25 ish. I posted a link on the other thread. Miles better than my old broken arrow rivet gun. Bonus i can now also do rivnuts when the time comes.
Trust me you don’t need to over think this one. Easier and obvious once you take a close look at everything.
I took my time familiarizing myself with the side pieces, the pictures in the instructions and placement before removing the tape backing.
Once you play with it a little all the grooves make sense against your existing trim.

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