Removed rear window

RebelJL · Jul 8, 2023

So I don’t love topless.

I don’t want a seat belt tan line and I love my roof rack. So, during the summer I typically put trail doors on (haven’t yet) but THIS year, I removed my rear window.

I freaking love it!

Yes, I am aware of the carbon emissions warning and will only have this with trail or no doors. So, no problems there.

I am mad I haven’t done this before. Highly recommend!

Jeep Wrangler JL Removed rear window IMG_4773

At Risk Ute · Jul 8, 2023

Jeep Wrangler JL Removed rear window IMG_4598

Hpc3 · Jul 8, 2023

I think FCA/Stellanis/Jeep just patented a removable hard top rear window a month or so ago. Maybe this will be something we can expect in a future model release.

Bulletbill · Jul 8, 2023

Hpc3 said:
I think FCA/Stellanis/Jeep just patented a removable hard top rear window a month or so ago. Maybe this will be something we can expect in a future model release.

Damn, I hope they make an after market kit for it.

Opus · Jul 8, 2023

Yeah. It would be nice if the hard top could be modular to allow the rear and side windows to be removed like you can with a soft top in Safari mode.

Hpc3 · Jul 8, 2023

Opus said:
Yeah. It would be nice if the hard top could be modular to allow the rear and side windows to be removed like you can with a soft top in Safari mode.

Just hoping it won't be limited to the SOT... like the dual top group way better here.

RockAltered · Jul 9, 2023

I've been wanting to remove the rear window and make a canvas roll up cover maybe using velcro.
Would you explain the process for the electrics and water? Thanks in advance.

RebelJL · Jul 9, 2023

RockAltered said:
I've been wanting to remove the rear window and make a canvas roll up cover maybe using velcro.
Would you explain the process for the electrics and water? Thanks in advance.

So, the most important thing is you will need two people for the removal.

Remove the two covers up at the top.
We disconnected the hose, unsnapped the defroster and unplugged the wiring harness. (The hose will still be active, you could cork it, if you want but we didn’t.) Tuck the wires and hoses inside the compartments and then replace covers.

With the window up have some one support it while you unscrew the struts where they attach to the hard top. Then, remove the bolts for the hinges one bolt from each side and loosen the remaining bolt from each side so that they are almost all the way out but still supporting the hinge. Carefully and quickly remove the bolts one at a time while the window is supported by your friend. I have heard too many horror stories about the window shattering, so we were really careful to keep it level and supported while we were removing the bolts.

That’s it.

azjl#3 · Jul 9, 2023

Shame no one has figured out how to put in dodge caravan pop open from the rear, side rear windows from the 80's.

The Last Cowboy · Jul 9, 2023

No concern about exhaust gasses with the doors off, even with just the roof panels off.

Deleted User 38384 · Jul 9, 2023

RebelJL said:
...Yes, I am aware of the carbon emissions warning and will only have this with trail or no doors. So, no problems there...

Carbon emissions, what's that?!?!

My EcoDiesel currently pipes out underneath the cargo area. :CWL:

Sometimes when it regens, I need to open all the windows so I don't die from suffocation of noxious fumes!

I'm 99% certain your back window being removed won't magically float poisonous gases in through your back window and kill you in your passengers. I drive pretty much every day with my back window removed. Only recently have I had on for the last 2 weeks, and even then it'll only be on until I reinstall the horse stall mat in the back. ?

Deleted User 38384 · Jul 9, 2023

azjl#3 said:
Shame no one has figured out how to put in dodge caravan pop open from the rear, side rear windows from the 80's.

Dude I've been wondering that for the entirety of the time I've had my Wrangler now. Seems like something would be very popular. Kind of shocked myself no one's done it yet. Can't imagine it would be terribly complicated modification to do yourself anyways.

roaniecowpony · Jul 9, 2023

RebelJL said:
So I don’t love topless.

I don’t want a seat belt tan line and I love my roof rack. So, during the summer I typically put trail doors on (haven’t yet) but THIS year, I removed my rear window.

I freaking love it!

Yes, I am aware of the carbon emissions warning and will only have this with trail or no doors. So, no problems there.

I am mad I haven’t done this before. Highly recommend!

I've lived in LA all my adult life. I need some carbon emissions to survive.

RebelJL · Jul 9, 2023

roaniecowpony said:
I've lived in LA all my adult life. I need some carbon emissions to survive.

???
We are in north San Diego county so I totally understand.

hammten · Jul 10, 2023

@RebelJL,

Slightly off topic, but would you be able to take a couple pictures of the rubber gasket that goes between the hard top and the hinge that connects to the window? I'm interested to know what the overall shape looks like and if there is a part number on it to possibly order replacements. My rubber gasket/liner looks like it's squeezed out the sides from day 1 of owning my '21 JLUR 4xe...

RebelJL said:
So I don’t love topless.

I don’t want a seat belt tan line and I love my roof rack. So, during the summer I typically put trail doors on (haven’t yet) but THIS year, I removed my rear window.

I freaking love it!

Yes, I am aware of the carbon emissions warning and will only have this with trail or no doors. So, no problems there.

I am mad I haven’t done this before. Highly recommend!

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