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Over the past several months the rear window works its way from behind the tail gate and rattles as it bangs between the tail gate and the spare tire. The gas shocks that hold the window in the open position seem ok but have some slop in the down or closed position. I don't wnat to go out and buy new shocks if that's not the problem. Have you heard of this issue? If so is there an easy cure?
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Steve,
The gas shocks should have nothing to do with holding down the window. Normally, they are there to lift, and hold the window in the open position.
It sounds like you have a faulty latch that should hold the window in the closed position. I would suggest that you remove the spare, and try to pull and push on the window to see if the latch is coming open or loose. This could be as simple as some loose screws in the latch mechanism.
Carl
Carl,
There is no latch on the rear window of a hard top Wrangler. There is a rubber gasket on the bottom of the window that gets compressed when the tail gate is closed.
AnswerSteve,
I checked out the 2003 Wranglers, and you are right, there are no latches on that model. Our local dealer said that they will pop open, as in your case, if they are not adjusted right. They said that any Jeep dealer should be able to adjust this for you, and it should be covered under a warranty.
Carl
PS: I learn something new every day.
