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Old Aug 4, 2011 | 08:50 AM
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I think I am gonna swap out the non-opening vent windows on my XJ to the swing open type offered in some years.

I dont have A/C and going down the road I only get so much airflow with the little quarter vents in the back open and the main windows down.

I already got some sourced, just need to find out the condition of the felt window guides
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Old Aug 4, 2011 | 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by captainofiron
I think I am gonna swap out the non-opening vent windows on my XJ to the swing open type offered in some years.

I dont have A/C and going down the road I only get so much airflow with the little quarter vents in the back open and the main windows down.

I already got some sourced, just need to find out the condition of the felt window guides
Sounds like a great idea.... Im suscribed... keep us posted!!!
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Old Aug 4, 2011 | 11:05 AM
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will do.

cant wait to do this. Finally tracked down a seat to fix the broken pan on the passenger side one. So next weekend will probably the time I do it.

EDIT: Just finished ordering them. Cant wait to get them in

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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 07:33 AM
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Got the vent windows in last night, they look great. the rubber is in great condition all the way around.

Cant wait to get these things in today. (and maybe fix my brakes out back, haha)
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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 07:39 AM
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Where did you source them and what years were they offered? I have a 95, 2 door and would like to have operating vent windows as well. LA is HOT all the way until September/October.

(LA = Lower Alabama)
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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 09:47 AM
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Where did you source them and what years were they offered? I have a 95, 2 door and would like to have operating vent windows as well. LA is HOT all the way until September/October.

(LA = Lower Alabama)
I got them from a guy that has a jeep salvage yard. I will pm you his email, I get almost all of my parts from him. Really good guy to deal with 1000% honest
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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by captainofiron
I got them from a guy that has a jeep salvage yard. I will pm you his email, I get almost all of my parts from him. Really good guy to deal with 1000% honest
I don't think its mathematically possible to be THAT honest! haha
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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 01:54 PM
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It sucks cuz I just did this not to long ago and right after I installed them I found out thatnmy snorkel blocks all inflow of air!!! It makes me so mad! But good luck installing them it's easy just take your time to think about what your doing. You have 2 screws at the top and one bolt at the bottom to take out.
Make sure they are all lined up or it will not work right. Good luck

Brandon
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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 02:02 PM
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Got any pics
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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 02:24 PM
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Got any pics

I took some of the bare vent window assembly, but I havent taken them off the camera.

I will post them tonight when i hopefully finish
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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 02:40 PM
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I ma watching this thread as well. i need to change mine cause there worn tired.
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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 09:55 PM
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Originally Posted by captainofiron

I took some of the bare vent window assembly, but I havent taken them off the camera.

I will post them tonight when i hopefully finish
Awesome can't wait to see it
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Old Aug 18, 2011 | 10:15 AM
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Didnt really get a chance to work on it yesterday, I did start to replace my broken seat pan, which is good
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Old Aug 18, 2011 | 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by captainofiron
Didnt really get a chance to work on it yesterday, I did start to replace my broken seat pan, which is good
I was looking forward to this thread, but I finally just realized I dont have the place for a vented window. My 98 the whole window goes down totally didnt even notice
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Old Aug 18, 2011 | 12:15 PM
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I love my moving vent windows. When the doors are on I pop em open and flip em out, grabs air and blows it directly on me. Its awesome.
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