A) sunrider top w/ all plastic windows off - flap on highway speeds bcuz the attached tailflaps acts like a mini parachute but minimal wind resistance as opposed to the rear window being attached.

B) sunrider top w/ side windows attached - should cause no flap.

C) sunrider w/ rear window attached - PARACHUTE

topless - should solve A and C.

 

:rofl:

I dont know if there is a way to "stop" the flap with a soft top. You could alwasy get a hard top...

 

I put the pipe insulation (the black stuff) around the bars that are in front of the side windows.

You can postion it where the top still goes down no issue and most if not all of the flapping is gone.

 

try driving slower or win its not so windy out:rofl:

 

Sounds like you did not tuck your windows into the door surrounds correctly. They should not flap.

 

^that. The side window on the soft top should not flap. Puff out at highway speeds maybe, but no flapping.

 

It's just the nature of the beast with a soft top. Used to bother me at first, but now I'm used to it. Luckily it only does it when it's real gusty out.

 

Strange...I've had soft tops on my last 2 jeeps...have never noticed any window-flapping. Check your window sticker...maybe they included the Flapping option with the premium top.

 

The seat belts will flap quite a bit too. I velcro strap them to the roll bars if not in use.

 

^Yes. Simple fix. As for the flapping noises, I just turn up the stereo. Problem solved.

 

For me, the soft top right above my head will flap sometimes in high winds or passing trucks. Solution is to inflate the top by running the blower........

I also have a brand new top and therefore its not totally in its final shape if you know what i mean.

Dunno if thats what youre talking about or not.

Love my soft top.

 

Side windows will actually be sucked in and directly pressed against the bar when set up correctly. This is due to air movement and inside pressures that are less than outside. You can turn the blower on one click and the side windows will puff out - this is with the rear window in. With the rea window out, they will suck in and be against the bar now matter what.

Flapping is usually due to incorrect installation. Usually.

 

You know how to get rid of any noises you don't like? Turn the radio up!

 

As stated before, you don't have the L shaped leading edge of the rear window tucked into the door surround properly. I had to go to the dealership and look at the rear window to see how they are supposed to be installed. Properly installed they don't flap at highway speed.

 

The other thing you can do, which I've successfully done in later TJ's with the tailgate vent and the JK, is to block the tailgate vent when you're running the soft top. I usually use gaffer's tape, since it comes off without leaving any residue. You definitely need the vent unobstructed with the hard top... But when you block it with the soft top, less air gets out, allowing the fan to do a better job pressurizing the top at higher speeds. This did more with the TJ, but it helped with my JKU, too. And needless to say, this only works with the windows up!

 

i forgot to tuck the windows at the bottom my first time putting them back on and they flapped. there is a lip that the window tucks into where the door seals AND at the bottom. with my premium soft top, NOTHING flaps and i am stunned at how quiet it actually is at 70+.

 

Whats so premium about the premium top and what do i have

 

The premium top has a new fabric which is more cloth like than the older tops. It also has a tighter fit and a headliner inside that the standard tops don't have.

 

Today the spring on the top cable on the passenger side came off. It caused the window to not fit tight. That couod be the ops problem as well. I just had to pop it back in.

 

We need pics of the offending window problem folks.

As already mentioned at least 4 times. If the side window leading ledge is not rolled into the groove in the surround, it simply will not stay in place. When in place and doors closed there is absolutely NO WAY the window can come loose. AAMOF someone cannot even steal the side windows with the doors locked, they are that tight.

So you fellas having probs. if you can pull the side windows off without opening the doors, they are on wrong!

 

We need pics of the offending window problem folks.

As already mentioned at least 4 times. If the side window leading ledge is not rolled into the groove in the surround, it simply will not stay in place. When in place and doors closed there is absolutely NO WAY the window can come loose. AAMOF someone cannot even steal the side windows with the doors locked, they are that tight.

So you fellas having probs. if you can pull the side windows off without opening the doors, they are on wrong!

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! This is the best explanation of how to install my side windows. Today, I was driving to work and the drivers side window was literally slapping against the side of my jeep. So much so, that I pulled over and tucked it in again. Having read this very simple explanation, I will be installing my side windows correctly tonight when I get home. I can't believe I couldn't figure this out and it was driving me mad. I was actually considering putting my hard top back on because it was so annoying. This side is incredible and I'm so glad to be a member. You guys are awesome.
You have made me a very happy Jeeper!!! :jawdrop:

 

I realised the other day that I have made this error, but I haven't yet got round to fixing it. What is the correct order in which to install the leading edge, bottom edge and zipper/velcro?

 

I do this:
-start zipper a few inches
-bottom retainer
-door retainer part
-rest of zipper
-Velcro
I've never had it flap on me and I'm going on 5 years

 

If all windows are up, I turn on the vent to max. The positive pressure bulges out the windows and makes them silent. Of course this only works when all windows are on and closed.

 

Cool, thanks. Will give it a try tomorrow.

 

I put mine soft top on yesterday and noticed right away that something was wrong with the rear windows. Good thing for this site. I pulled mine off today and reset them. The top isn't quite as snug as the bottom, but they are much better now.

 

Did this today. Incredibly tough to get them to fit, but now they're in they're extremely tight. I assume that they'll stretch a little over the next couple of days.

 

I posted these pics a while back. Should solve the problems!

Hopefully the link will work!

http://www.wranglerforum.com/f33/so...de-windows-front-upper-corner-flutter-at-highway-speeds-163181.html#post2414343

 

Thanks for the help. New to the forum and new to the Wrangler soft top. Been driving around looking like the flying nun for two weeks. :facepalm:

All good now.

 

LOL! Glad you got it straightened out.

Happy Jeeping.

 

i have the EXACT SAME SET-UP AS YOU right down to the silver bumpers (Sahara) i put my Premium top on last weekend and have had NO flapping.. i regularly get up to 70 mph..
CHeck your install...something isn't right.

 

Great info guys. I also incorrectly assumed the doors held the windows in place. I didn't realize the windows tucked into the channels. That is why I love this site.