It started with jjirish's nails...

[Sparty]

I think this is the real answer. There is no reason (other than cost cutting through using the same switch) that these have to be "pull" switches. The idea behind that style was for door-mounted switches that one could lean on and inadvertently shut the window on themself. It would be almost impossible to "lean" on these, and if you did, it is highly unlikely you ALSO have a limb out a window.

Basically, you just need a way to retrofit an early JK switch panel into a JL. They were plain rockers if I remember correctly.

I would like to think there's darn good reasons for certain designs. Yes - could be due to cost savings, or part commonization.

In this case, it may have something to do with the ability for the Wrangler's design to be robust to open weather conditions - in this case rain. Having these in a vertical orientation may aid in the goal of keeping water out of switches/connections

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[JW-UK]

Fit doors from a base model Sport, with manual wind up windows.
You might even find an owner with the same colour Sport that will do a straight swap for the troublesome electric windows.
Problem solved.

 

[Rock Hopper]

When I see this, I think to myself how does she wipe her bottom after using the restroom?

I think I just threw up in my mouf.


My guess is that she scoots on the carpet.
...probably while sitting at home all day (since she can't work a job with those appendages).

 

[TrailSnail]

If we weren't on opposite sides of the country I'd make you some switch extensions from Kydex and attach them with either VHB or 2-part epoxy. Find yourself a crafty local dude to whip something up, we all love back scratches.

 

[omnitonic]

When I see this, I think to myself how does she wipe her bottom after using the restroom?

More importantly, how does she put on clothes?

As far as the switches, I think the best balance of form and function would be to use some of the flat black plastic blade style switches I used to have in an old Freightliner. Four of those sticking out of a custom panel would actually look okay, and they wouldn't stick out too far.

It would be a gigantic pain in the ass to make the panel and wire these things to the factory harness, and I have no idea if they still sell the switches I'm thinking about. Trucks got away from that style of switches about 15 years ago.

I'll leave the idea here, but I could pick it up and dive in if there is serious interest.

 

[OBD]

Not sure this would be possible ......you might check into replacing that switch with a simple toggle switch mounted on any flat surface.Just a thought.

 

[GATORB8]

too bad the aux switches couldnt be reprogrammed to toggle windows, if not otherwise in use, or like a ctl alt function

Why not? Just put them on momentary and feed the window motors. To control them all with one, you'd need to use diodes or relays to keep them from backfeeding to each other.

 

[21 Willys]

I hesitate to even post bc of all the rude reactions this might get but here it goes....
I am a girl.
I love jeeps.
I want to put my windows up.
But i have nails and thus the little fingertip window buttons dont allow me to fit my nail with fingertip into them enough to get leverage to push the window button down. Only my nail "goes in" if that makes sense. Daughter and her friends have the same issue.
Yes i can cut them shorter and thankfully in the summer I do but in winter my nails are always longer bc I'm not doing hands on crap as much and am instead looking picture perfect at holiday functions.
I would LOVE if someone could 3d print slide/stickon button extenders.
Im tired of looking for the clothespin to close a window.
First world problem i know.
No "cut your nails", "long nails suck" ect responses needed.
These are my real nails so no "princess type" responses either.
Sad I even have to buffer my questions these days.
Anyhoo.
If you like back scratches, then you like nails so help a chick out and tell me this product exists or throw some ideas at me. Im about to e6000 some tounge depressers on the suckers bc the 392 buttons are hella stiff compared to her 2020 rubi and that would be just ugly. I could bedazzled them.... JK!
And No i cannot just use my nails to pull up on these dang window buttons. Even at the most painful leverage force amount the button doesnt move.

Buy a Jeep with manual windows……duh

 

[stino]

What if you drilled a whole through it and put a zipper cord through it (or whatever they are called), like on a backpack zipper?

 

[WOwen]

Half Doors with the good uppers if you live in the South. Those unzip or pop out. Just hope they match.

 

[Jebiruph]

Use heat shrink tubing over the switch, cut long so there's enough to grab to work the switch. You could also use heat shrink tubing to attach a short dowel or other material to extend the switch.
I would not use the heat shrink tubing with glue while experimenting as it is difficult to remove.

 

[Jjirish]

Speak for yourself, I’ll help out my sister Florida jeeper with her fingernails, but if she starts in on angry grills, she’s on her own, that’s where I draw the line……

Just put an angry grille on my daughters jeep.... she loves them... i almost cried....next shes.....wrapping it in light pink, dark pink, gray and black camo....

 

[Roky]

Just put an angry grille on my daughters jeep.... she loves them... i almost cried....next shes.....wrapping it in light pink, dark pink, gray and black camo....

 

[Jjirish]

My wife nor I are long nail people so maybe this is a silly idea, but... looking at your pic I can see how this would pull on your nails which whether real or not is not a good idea. It will either hurt or potentially pull at the glue. Can you rotate your hand down so you use the top of the nail and flick your finger towards your knuckles? This work then push the nail into your finger which would not be painful nor weaken any glue joint.

If i understood correctly, the switch was too hard to press/push.

 

[NewJLU2019]

Just put an angry grille on my daughters jeep.... she loves them... i almost cried....next shes.....wrapping it in light pink, dark pink, gray and black camo....

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