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Old May 17, 2010 | 01:39 AM
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Default Rear gate window removal

The 89 xj is of course box-shaped, therefore allowing zero air to enter the jeep. I was wanting to remove the back window and replace it with a snap on plastic cover like the wrangler tops. This way I can remove it and get some air flow. Any ideas how to do this? How to put the snaps on the door, where to get them, ect?

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Old May 17, 2010 | 06:29 AM
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I always flip my wing windows completely open. It's like a wind tunnel when moving. Which is one of the reasons, i always liked them.
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Old May 17, 2010 | 06:34 AM
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i would love to do the same.
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Old May 17, 2010 | 06:50 AM
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Sounds nice, But the amount of road & trail dirt that be will sucked inside, will amaze you. Clean your windows, then drive down a sand road once. The first one to get covered is the hatch window. there's a lot of turbulence directly behind the vehicle created by the air flowing over it. But that would work good, if your just crawling along. So check with a marine upholstery shop, they can custom make one. with snaps around window opening. Like a boat...........................................JMO !
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Old May 18, 2010 | 12:31 AM
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marine upholstery shop...a co-worker mentioned that today as well. fantastic idea, didnt think of the dirt being sucked in though either! dont have wing windows.

thanks, ill look at a few marine shops!
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