poppakristof

***NOTE: I do not represent the vendor and I am not liable if you break something on your Jeep.***

I have been getting these in channel deflectors for a few of the vehicles I have driven.
I like these because they are low profile and don't need to be taped on.
I buy these because I like to have my window open most of the time and I don't like rain dripping in.
Got theses from weathertech.com last week.
Part Number 70443 (front pair only)
This write up is for the fronts only, for those that get the rear it is even simpler to install.
Just install one end and then slide the other end up.
You'll get the idea after reading the write-up.
Enjoy!

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Tag on the bag.


How they look.


How the edges look, they go in the channel of the window glass.


Label that must be followed.


Start at this point, put the deflector in the channel here first.


Put this part in the channel second, you may have to start bowing the deflector.


To get the other end in, you need to bow the deflector.
The line is to represent how it should be bent.
Be VERY careful as to not snap it.


Once in, slide the end up into the channel.


Using your palm, push the deflector into the channel to seat it. Gently.


Remember that waring label, this is why and how it is suppose to sit.


Your done!
Just some FYI...
After you push them up, you need to run your window up and down a few times as to help get it to seat better.
The window motor does strain when the window hits it, it gets better and better every time you go up and down.
I heard a cracking noise when the window went up for the first time.
I do not see any cracks and nothing fell down, so I am just thinking it was just seating itself.

Enjoy and happy Jeeping.

Here is the Before and After image.


Here is the side view so you can see how far it sticks out.


Here is what it looks like from the inside.
It's slightly tinted, not black and not clear.

oZmonKey

I think thats a nice, cleaner look than the mopar ones. Good jorb.

USAF_GroundRat

Looks great... I am with Oz... Good JORB!

bsack

Those things look to be quite a bit more low profile than ones I have had in the past and seen, does it work as well as the other kinds that stick out more? Thanks

And Good Jorb, also

NDynamite

What a coincidence! I just ordered a set not more than an hour ago, and then I see this write-up. The Jeep gods must be smiling down on me!

Poppakristof, did you notice any decrease in wind noise and/or buffeting?

poppakristof

I'll find out tomorrow when I do 70 into the city and post a high speed summary.

Engine553

I've had mine in since the first week of Dec. 07, they are great all the way around and no complaints. I will tell you this though....start slinging mud up at them and they will fill and hold....lol....so even after you 'think' you got all the gook out...you get this god aweful scratching sound when you roll down the window...

I think you get that regardless but maybe because the window channel is now shared with the deflector flange theres less tolerance...

Good mod and great write-up!

markmbsc

This may be a stupid question but won't these prevent you from hanging your doors up when they are off. I hang mine on the wall and it seems the deflectors will get in the way.

LGNDLIVS

I just got a set of these. I haven't installed them yet, but there's no tape on them they just "fit" in the window channel, so you take them out when hanging the doors.

poppakristof

And some follow up...
1)
The cracking I heard was just a small edge of the visor fins breaking off.
Your talking about a millimeter deep and about three in length.
I think it was just sitting deeper and binding up in the channel.
Nothing to worry about, it sits snugly and works great.
2)
The wind noise is non-existent.
The windshield noise covers any road noise from these things if there are any.