For those of you towing "TJ" version Jeeps.
Gents, This really doesn't apply to any other version of Jeep, just the TJ version. And, as far as I know, any and ALL TJs are included. We all know they come with standard roll up windows and, manu...
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The dealership we bought our 2004 Wrangler from was a one man Jeep only store that was owned and operated by an avid off roader. On our initial visit we were considering both power windows and locks. Rather than just write the items on the order he questioned us as to how the vehicle was going to be used.
After a lengthy conversation he recommended we not go with either power windows or locks. His logic was that both the lock solenoid and the window motor were near the bottom of the door. In all likelihood they would be destroyed if we ever used the Jeep to cross a stream without removing the doors.
In the last 12 years we haven't had the misfortune to cross through any water higher than the door sills. We have however gotten caught in a couple downpours (with the top off) that filled the passenger compartment well above the pockets on the doors.
In both cases when the skies cleared and the doors were opened the water ran out in buckets. The carpeting had to be removed and the floor drain plugs were opened to allow the remaining water to exit. It took a couple days for everything to dry out, but once it did there was no damage.
The thought of installing power windows and locks still crosses my mind from time to time. I Just keep wondering if they would have survived the thorough washing they would have gotten in our rain filled adventures.
After a lengthy conversation he recommended we not go with either power windows or locks. His logic was that both the lock solenoid and the window motor were near the bottom of the door. In all likelihood they would be destroyed if we ever used the Jeep to cross a stream without removing the doors.
In the last 12 years we haven't had the misfortune to cross through any water higher than the door sills. We have however gotten caught in a couple downpours (with the top off) that filled the passenger compartment well above the pockets on the doors.
In both cases when the skies cleared and the doors were opened the water ran out in buckets. The carpeting had to be removed and the floor drain plugs were opened to allow the remaining water to exit. It took a couple days for everything to dry out, but once it did there was no damage.
The thought of installing power windows and locks still crosses my mind from time to time. I Just keep wondering if they would have survived the thorough washing they would have gotten in our rain filled adventures.
