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The fabric has to be folded, no the clear window portion though. The rear bar is a very tight fit. You can Facebook message kangopod and he is quick to answer any questions.
http://www.kangopod.com/newstorefro...s/jeep-wrangler/soft-top-window-storage.html/
http://www.kangopod.com/newstorefro...s/jeep-wrangler/soft-top-window-storage.html/
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Why not slide the rear bar off of the window and leave it on the Jeep? That's what I do when I put my top down. Helps to keep the windows more manageable.
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I tried this. Back window ended up crumpled. The sun straightened it out, though
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Gotcha. Looks like you're just up the road a bit from me. I've been starting to see a few more JLs around here lately.
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I don't like that you have to fold the rear window.
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Yeah. There's a nice jl Sahara a girl is driving around on the arsenal. I know they are eventually gonna be everywhere, but right now I'm enjoying the rarity of mine.
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So, I bought the Smittybuilt bag. It fits the side windows beautifully. Plenty of depth in the bag for the corner supports, and really nice felt between the layers. The back window does have the be folded, so I remove the tailgate bar and I use a cut pool noodle with a felt wrap around it in the "fold" to keep the window from creasing. Problem solved.
As for the bag, generally, I don't have much in the back of the jeep when the top is all the way down, so I lay the bag flat in the back cargo area and then lay the tailgate bar diagonally across the bag. So far, no creased windows, and the only scratches I have are from cleaning the windows.
As for the bag, generally, I don't have much in the back of the jeep when the top is all the way down, so I lay the bag flat in the back cargo area and then lay the tailgate bar diagonally across the bag. So far, no creased windows, and the only scratches I have are from cleaning the windows.
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Here are pics of the kangopod strapped to my back seat. The bar does fit, but the fabric to the left and right of the bar have to be folded in (not the clear vinyl window portion). Overall it works fine an, until a better solution comes around, this seems to be number 1.
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If the rain holds off today, I'll take the windows off and take photos. But will definitely post as soon as weather cooperates.
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@CPU Granite Rubi & @GlitteryPonies - I appreciate all that you are sharing so we can FINALLY see our options for some soft top window storage!!
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Ok. Here are some photos. Not the best because it's harder than I expected to take photos while actually taking off the windows since I'm trying to do this on my own. On a side note, I've gotten really good at taking off and putting on the windows since I got the bag. I'm sorry if I didn't get the photos that you were hoping to see.
Photo 1 - empty bag in the cargo area, Rubicon 4 Door, back seats are up. Bag and interior of the cargo area are black, not sure why they are showing as gray.
Photo 2 & 3 - This is the bag open. I put a towel under the rear window. Then I fold the window. I use the noodle thats stitched on the end of the silver/gray fleece in the fold so it doesn't crease (not really necessary to sew a noodle in, I originally used a rolled up towel). Then I use the rest of the fleece to protect between the fold and to cover the top of the back window folded in half. You can see the pink noodle that I stitched into the end of the fleece. It's about 60 inches long and probably 25 inches wide with the noodle on the end of the 60" side. Note: I always end up with an extra piece of the felt that's already in the bag so I probably don't need the towels, but it's always a good idea to have some extra towels in the jeep right
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Photo 4 & 5 - Right side on top of the silver/gray fleec layer, I could have used one of the three felt layers that were already in the bag here. I usually do, was just trying to get photos and I think I forgot. That's why I had two layers left over at the top. Left side on top of the right side, with the black bag layer of felt between them. I put the "hard corners" facing down. I leave the tailgate bar in place until I finish, keeps it safe and clean.
Photo 6 - Folded the last layer of felt (then zipped up the bag. Use the tailgate bar to hold it down.
Photo 1 - empty bag in the cargo area, Rubicon 4 Door, back seats are up. Bag and interior of the cargo area are black, not sure why they are showing as gray.
Photo 2 & 3 - This is the bag open. I put a towel under the rear window. Then I fold the window. I use the noodle thats stitched on the end of the silver/gray fleece in the fold so it doesn't crease (not really necessary to sew a noodle in, I originally used a rolled up towel). Then I use the rest of the fleece to protect between the fold and to cover the top of the back window folded in half. You can see the pink noodle that I stitched into the end of the fleece. It's about 60 inches long and probably 25 inches wide with the noodle on the end of the 60" side. Note: I always end up with an extra piece of the felt that's already in the bag so I probably don't need the towels, but it's always a good idea to have some extra towels in the jeep right
.
Photo 4 & 5 - Right side on top of the silver/gray fleec layer, I could have used one of the three felt layers that were already in the bag here. I usually do, was just trying to get photos and I think I forgot. That's why I had two layers left over at the top. Left side on top of the right side, with the black bag layer of felt between them. I put the "hard corners" facing down. I leave the tailgate bar in place until I finish, keeps it safe and clean.
Photo 6 - Folded the last layer of felt (then zipped up the bag. Use the tailgate bar to hold it down.
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I swapped tops today and used the Jeep soft top storage bag. I discovered that while the bag will hold the rear window with the tailgate bar attached, it will not fit behind the seats. Which, not a big deal, I put the bag against the seats and then put the bar back in its clips on the tailgate. But I thought I'd let you all know.
