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Old 06-14-2013, 05:31 PM
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I just got a 2013 4 door soft top. With it I got 4 straps. 2 are velcro that I use to secure the top when its in the sun-rider position. In that picture that I have attached, what is the two outer straps used for?
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Old 06-14-2013, 05:32 PM
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Rear window when it is rolled up
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Possibly to strap the rear window up rolled up. Check the back bar. It probably has snaps on it for the straps
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Looks like the ones that snap on to the soft top frame by the rear window to hold it when you roll it up.
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Ones with snap for rolled IP rear window.. two Velcro for when top is all the way down metal folded frame will run parrelel with roll bar.you Velcro it there
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Originally Posted by 11rubiwannabe
Ones with snap for rolled IP rear window.. two Velcro for when top is all the way down metal folded frame will run parrelel with roll bar.you Velcro it there
Do they snap with the soft top up or down? I can't find any pictures of them being used.
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Originally Posted by mav204

Do they snap with the soft top up or down? I can't find any pictures of them being used.
You can leave them in all the time. The idea is that with the top up you can unzip the sides of the rear window, roll it up, and slip the elastic loops around the ends. Unfortunately, this usually leaves scratches on the window, particularly where the straps go.
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Originally Posted by RedJupiter
............Unfortunately, this usually leaves scratches on the window, particularly where the straps go.
And that's why I gave mine away to someone who wanted them and the scratches associated with it.


OP- throw them away. You'll thank me when you sell your windows and get more than $20 because they aren't all scratched to hell from those straps.

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I rolled mine up, but with a towel inside. Haven't noticed any scratches yet, but still new...
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Originally Posted by Lmrobins
I rolled mine up, but with a towel inside. Haven't noticed any scratches yet, but still new...
Great idea! As OCD as I am, I gave up keeping the rear plastic window perfect. I finally gave into the "it's a Jeep" mentality. I do still take care of them, but somethings just need to be let go sometimes Plus it's an added security benefit, who wants to steal scratched windows!!!


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