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Offline BIGGRHAMMR

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TOO WINDY
« 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).
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Offline Big Pimpin

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Re: TOO WINDY
« Reply #1 on: 09/28/06 - 09:36AM »
Welcome to the Jeep world! :agree:
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Offline Bradman

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Re: TOO WINDY
« Reply #2 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.
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Offline Fire Crawler

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Re: TOO WINDY
« Reply #3 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.
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Offline Fierogld

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Re: TOO WINDY
« Reply #4 on: 09/28/06 - 11:27AM »
tops are worthless just take them off...thats what bikini tops are for.
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Offline TanYJ

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Re: TOO WINDY
« Reply #5 on: 09/28/06 - 12:13PM »
Or, buy a set of full hard doors.  BTW, you're lucky it's only 3/4"
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Offline YJ_Aaron

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Re: TOO WINDY
« Reply #6 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.
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Offline JEEP Lovin Cowgirl

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Re: TOO WINDY
« Reply #7 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:
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Offline freds_94

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Re: TOO WINDY
« Reply #8 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
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Offline BIGGRHAMMR

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Re: TOO WINDY
« Reply #9 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.
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Offline freds_94

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Re: TOO WINDY
« Reply #10 on: 09/28/06 - 03:31PM »
just let her drive, its more fun
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Offline TanYJ

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Re: TOO WINDY
« Reply #11 on: 09/28/06 - 07:17PM »
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Offline Jeepdog

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Re: TOO WINDY
« Reply #12 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.
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