1. Welcome to Jeeps.net!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Jeep discussion topics
    • Transfer over your build thread from a different forum to this one
    • Communicate privately with other Jeep owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

Smitty Bowless Top combo problem

Discussion in 'Wrangler TJ (1996-2006)' started by JimmyJeepX, Sep 28, 2017.

  1. Sep 28, 2017 at 10:57 AM
    #1
    JimmyJeepX

    #1
    JimmyJeepX [OP] New Member

    Joined:
    Sep 28, 2017
    Member:
    #1918
    Messages:
    2
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jimmy
    Vehicle:
    2004 Jeep Wrangler X
    None
    Bought Smitty Bowless Combo Top for 2004 Wrangler X. Front crossbar seems too long. Cannot put on top. Anyone put on this top. I have the OE door surrounds and took off the bow. Don't know what to do. Any suggestions.
     
    JimmyJeepX, Sep 28, 2017
    #1
  2. Sep 28, 2017 at 6:41 PM
    #2
    JKBob 25

    #2
    JKBob 25 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 22, 2017
    Member:
    #1197
    Messages:
    3,894
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Bob
    Jersey Shore, NJ
    Vehicle:
    2016 JK Wrangler Sport
    Welcome to the forum JimmyJeepx.
    My first suggestion would be call their customer service dept.
     
    JKBob 25, Sep 28, 2017
    #2
  3. Oct 9, 2017 at 10:22 AM
    #3
    JimmyJeepX

    #3
    JimmyJeepX [OP] New Member

    Joined:
    Sep 28, 2017
    Member:
    #1918
    Messages:
    2
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jimmy
    Vehicle:
    2004 Jeep Wrangler X
    None
    Thanks. Quadratec and Smittybilt were as helpful as a porcupine in a balloon factory. Seriously. I managed to get the top on after much reconfiguring and remembering some old good advice from years ago when I first bought the Jeep. It fits, and looks good BUT

    After putting on the new windshield channel and connecting the top to the channel, and the top looking to fit snugly all around, there is one problem.

    When I hit 50MPH, It sounds like I am going through a wind tunnel. The sound seems to be coming from the windshield channel area, but everything fits tight and there is no wind leaking through the top and into the Jeep. I was thinking of putting some kind of installation between the top and the channel, or maybe FlexSeal, but then I got hold of my senses and thought I should get some advice from you guys on the forum.

    Any ideas what may be causing the loud wind noise and what can be done to eliminate the noise. Thanks.
     
    JimmyJeepX, Oct 9, 2017
    #3
  4. Oct 9, 2017 at 11:10 AM
    #4
    chris4x4

    #4
    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine Moderator

    Joined:
    Jul 19, 2016
    Member:
    #2
    Messages:
    4,068
    Gender:
    Male
    Welcome aboard!
     
    chris4x4, Oct 9, 2017
    #4
  5. Mar 13, 2018 at 8:28 PM
    #5
    Jeeper

    #5
    Jeeper Active Member

    Joined:
    Jan 17, 2017
    Member:
    #829
    Messages:
    25
    Gender:
    Male
    I've read that you need to close zip or lock it tightly so no air whistles would come through. Do you have a flush match between the header and the top? The windshield header channel is used to properly mount the front of the top so make sure yours is tight. There should be no dirt, debris, rust or anything like that.
    Anyway, did Smittybilt replace the front crossbar?
     
    Jeeper, Mar 13, 2018
    #5
  6. Mar 14, 2018 at 7:38 PM
    #6
    JKBob 25

    #6
    JKBob 25 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 22, 2017
    Member:
    #1197
    Messages:
    3,894
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Bob
    Jersey Shore, NJ
    Vehicle:
    2016 JK Wrangler Sport
    Ahh...Yeah dude. This thread is 6 months old. Don't think their coming back. But awesome advice. I sent back a bimini cause I needed a new head liner. A buyer beware moment for sure.
     
    JKBob 25, Mar 14, 2018
    #6
  7. Mar 14, 2018 at 10:02 PM
    #7
    LYFZGOOD

    #7
    LYFZGOOD members

    Joined:
    Jul 22, 2017
    Member:
    #1701
    Messages:
    984
    Gender:
    Male
    Wv
    Vehicle:
    1998 Jeep Wrangler Sahara
    2.5” lift 32x11.50x15,cold air intake, Smittybuilt stainless steel Bumpers, rough county pocket flares,Rugged ridge seat covers and floor mats. Conversion LED headlights 20’ LED Light bar hardtop,soft top,bikini top.
    Do you have a bug deflector ?
     
    LYFZGOOD, Mar 14, 2018
    #7
Register FREE to Reply!
To Top