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Title: TOO WINDY
Post by: BIGGRHAMMR on 09/28/06 - 08:49AM

This may be an age old question, but it's new to me.  I've been in my jeep for about 2 months now (1st time owner), thanks for the applause.  Anyway, when I reach mach-1 (60mph), a strange phenominon accurs.  My upper section of the half doors begin to push out, as much as 3/4" at the top.  It's as though a tornado is trying to suck them off my rig.  If anyone's interesed in solving my dilema, I'd appreciate it.  I'm driving a 94 yj, with a best top that's about 3yrs old (in excellent shape otherwise).

Title: Re: TOO WINDY
Post by: Big Pimpin on 09/28/06 - 09:36AM

Welcome to the Jeep world! :agree:

Title: Re: TOO WINDY
Post by: Bradman on 09/28/06 - 09:40AM

It's part of the jeeps "constant fresh air system".  It allows you to smoke, or pass gas without the fumes lingering inside the jeep.

Welcome to the wonderful world of Jeeps!  I hope to see you at the 4xfest.

Title: Re: TOO WINDY
Post by: Fire Crawler on 09/28/06 - 10:45AM

Open your door, grab the top of the window frame and bend it in a little. This will put more pressure against the seal, and should help some.

Title: Re: TOO WINDY
Post by: Fierogld on 09/28/06 - 11:27AM

tops are worthless just take them off...thats what bikini tops are for.

Title: Re: TOO WINDY
Post by: TanYJ on 09/28/06 - 12:13PM

Or, buy a set of full hard doors.  BTW, you're lucky it's only 3/4"

Title: Re: TOO WINDY
Post by: YJ_Aaron on 09/28/06 - 12:59PM

It's just one of those jeep things you learn to deal with.  Only time it really bothers me is when its' snowing.

Title: Re: TOO WINDY
Post by: JEEP Lovin Cowgirl on 09/28/06 - 01:11PM

Welcome new Jeeper....If it's that annoying....get full doors for when you have the top on....then u can switch em back out when you have the top off.....it's something you'll get used to....I miss it actually....need to be able to go topless again soon! :applaudit:

Title: Re: TOO WINDY
Post by: freds_94 on 09/28/06 - 01:23PM

i had a 94 also, and it done the same thing, after awhile it doesnt bother you anymore, i now have a 04 with full steel doors and i really miss my half doors

Title: Re: TOO WINDY
Post by: BIGGRHAMMR on 09/28/06 - 01:35PM

I actually did try bending the frame.  Didn't work.  The gromett holes are very tight, so that's not the problem.  Maybe if I attached a vacuum cleaner to the hood and stuck the hose to the cab in order to create a vacuum to keep them sucked tight? Ha Ha  If this is a common problem, I"m a little dissapointed that there's not a common solution.  Although I would prefer to ride topless,  the wife prefers otherwise, and I'm just glad she likes to ride, so I'll try to keep her happy.

Title: Re: TOO WINDY
Post by: freds_94 on 09/28/06 - 03:31PM

just let her drive, its more fun

Title: Re: TOO WINDY
Post by: TanYJ on 09/28/06 - 07:17PM

Yeah....Bouncy & Fun.

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Title: Re: TOO WINDY
Post by: Jeepdog on 10/ 1/06 - 05:36PM

I know this guy, he is a bit of a freak about this kind of thing. I have a solution this will take some help from the wife when you leave. Oh ya and a roll of duck tape. you get in and have here wrap duck tape over and under until you have a tight seal that you are happy with then simply enter and exit out the rear of the jeep. Weclome to jeep life need any more help let me know. Besides I told you it just part of own a cool ride.