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Hard top window update

Got the side window for my hardtop cut, they did a nice job matching it. Although I did get it in today, there must be an easy way to install a window into the seal and into the top. Took me about an hour with a couple screw drivers, didn't damage rubber or anything, but as I say there must be an easy way to do this, anyone know how? By the way I found out after install that the original windows have a slight curve to them, don't think it is enough to affect the new window, but the old ones curved about 3/8" from top to bottom, flat one seamed to fit in fine, can't tell it's not curved, so hopefully it stays put.

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Greg
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You use a cord inserted into the crack the window frame fits into. I start at a corner by tucking the crack onto the frame rim and as you pull the cord, it flips the rubber edge up over the frame rim.

Venetian Blind cord works well....

Mike

86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail >
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Mike Romain

A hot day helps. Screwdrivers are bad, because no matter how careful you are, you are going to slip up eventually. Soap is good.

Earle

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Earle Horton

The guys that did the back window in my mother's XJ had a special screwdriver-like tool.

Carl

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Carl

Well that sounds too easy, should of asked before I did it I guess. Oh well I bought two windows, the trails we go on I'm likely to bust another one, so will try the cord and a little soap like Earle suggested.

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Greg

Greg,

Though the rope is _the_ flawless approach on your flat windows, and I'm sure you won't have trouble with any "sealed" Jeep window, you can always pick up a handful of window installation "wedges" at any body shop supply -- pliable plastic, about 6"x1/2"x3/16", and tapered at the ends -- they help do the trick for stubborn jobs and are far less risky.

J> Well that sounds too easy, should of asked before I did it I guess. Oh

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Jon

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