Your TJ is so beautiful! I have a JKU but I love the older jeeps so much more. Whenever I get a jeep wave from an older wrangler, I'm like a little kid in a candy shop. Seriously makes my day!
I'm with you. Went from my XJ to a 2013 JKU Sahara and was constantly looking at vids and mods for TJs. I was like, what the hell I just bought a 4 door beast and all I want to do is mod out a little 2 door TJ. So finally pulled the trigger and traded her in for an 06 X model. Silver with the soft top and full doors. Ready to roll now. :)
This was great, thanks! My TJ ('06, actually TJU) has a different set of moldings up front. you really have to take the front corner moldings off (which requires taking the visors out), but the result is a clean open view - perfect for tonight's drive in movie! Thanks again.
There’s knobs for the windshield on the hinge part to make it easier plus I have a full role cage too , I also don’t have trim on the frame , awesome video
Have an 03 TJ, and I’ve said every summer I’m going to drop windshield and never have. One , kinda time consuming for temporary ride style , and two , everything is illegal in CT (the no-fun state) , and so I assume a dropped windshield on public roadways is illegal as well (remember , auto insurance companies essentially write our street laws via campaign contributions ). But this year, I’m feeling ..... dangerous
Can't have fun in PA either. But I believe a dropped windshield is legal if you have eye protection. No doors, tube doors, and tires sticking out more than 1/4", wheel spacers, are all illegal too.
Wow. I’ve never been stopped for no doors , never even dawned on me . My tires are past legal protruding limit too. Oh well. It would take a serious ***hole of a cop to enforce those infractions. And they are so common on the road , that they practically nullify those restrictions.
It depends on the jurisdiction and the judge. Some see it like a summer fund raiser. Other reasonable judges will throw it out if you show up to court. I was specifically told it was only cool to do if it was an 85 and older in my town. Back then doors were an option and not factory. I'll take my doors off sometimes but it's not the norm.
Hey Kyle thanks for the video and details. I am fixing to embark on changing out my hinges and some other items as well and your videos are really helpful.
Maybe the strap from the jack stand might fit it. Yea you'd have a loose jack stand rolling around but probably better than chancing your windshield flopping around.
The bolts on the cage and the ones on the windshield bracket, and they just come right off. I think in the owners manual it recommends strapping the bars down in the back, but I usually just leave em at home
Bro I was watching this to see the Phillips head screws on the plastic inside the window and you didn’t even focus on those you’re focused on the ones on the outside. The one somebody put in my jeep has weird heads on it and I wanted to make sure that they’re the normal screws. These look like regular drywall and 2 x 4 screws which doesn’t seem right to me
So that's the roll bar for the driver and passenger......I owned a JK and I think it was a tad bit beefier than that twig of an A pillar bar. Obviously the windshield frame is part of the structural rigidity. I've seen TJ's with custom front rollbars. They installed it after rolling their jeep on a hill and landed him and his girlfriend with nasty injuries.
Good vid. Not sure why I’d take it down. Might be fun for trail riding or wheeling. But mostly it seems like a good way to get bugs in your teeth. Unless you can put it down at the trailhead it doesn’t seem like it worth it. Do you think I could replace my rusty hinges without taking the windshield off or down?
Hey! I have a '97 TJ. I need help with getting my doors aligned so that my doors don't rub when closing and my skins fit right. There are gaps at the top. I have measured my windshield from front to the back of the jeep (center and both corners). The driver's side is different from pas. I'm just a little stumped at how to get the gaps right.
@loganfluharty I was told to start over by realigning the windshield. I had some success with bending the window frames but the driver side door is still off
1. Your going to have to take the winshild wipers off the Jeep came with a toolkit to take them off if you can get it watch a vid. 2. Your winshild should be easy to pop off from the inside one wipers are removed JAVE A GOOD TIME CARTER
It's more trouble than it's worth. But pretty cool just the same. Drastically lowers your safety margin when driving around in a vehicle that's already pretty apt to roll over.
The origins of the windshield folding was so GIs in the original willys can shoot their enemies without blowing the windshield glass...... If your a handicapped hunter and you handicapped tags, you can shoot from your vehicle, this is where this comes to play.... Very niche function.
Instead of penetrating oil that might ruin your paint tighten the bolt slightly if you can get it to turn it all then it will loosen. This is a NAPA know how trick
Huh... Well that's one way to do it I guess. And the legality depends on your state. I know in LA I haven't been bothered by cops with the windshield down and just a helmet on, and I've taken it on several long drives
your videos have been pretty good so far but you have done this wrong,. the black trim is not meant to be unscrewed, its in no way structural to hold up the front of the sports bar like that. There is a video on youtube called "97-06 TJ Jeep Wrangler Operating Tips" if you go to the 19:58 mark it willl show you how to do this correctly and safely ua-cam.com/video/ofETsztmjZA/v-deo.htmlm58s
I've had a tj since 04 and have been wheeling at least twice a month since and I have never met anyone who has actually done this. No ACTUAL jeepers do this lol.
That’s hilarious man. Did you ever find out about the motorcycle helmet? Can’t see why it would be illegal but I have seen dumber laws. Anyway, thanks for showing how to take the windshield down!
Straightforward, got right to the point. Thanks for explaining this so concisely.
Your TJ is so beautiful! I have a JKU but I love the older jeeps so much more. Whenever I get a jeep wave from an older wrangler, I'm like a little kid in a candy shop. Seriously makes my day!
Thanks brother!
I'm with you. Went from my XJ to a 2013 JKU Sahara and was constantly looking at vids and mods for TJs. I was like, what the hell I just bought a 4 door beast and all I want to do is mod out a little 2 door TJ. So finally pulled the trigger and traded her in for an 06 X model. Silver with the soft top and full doors. Ready to roll now. :)
@@HarryJVaughn3 congrats on owning the last real jeep built with legacy amc parts.
This was great, thanks! My TJ ('06, actually TJU) has a different set of moldings up front. you really have to take the front corner moldings off (which requires taking the visors out), but the result is a clean open view - perfect for tonight's drive in movie! Thanks again.
Very cool! Great idea for the drive in movie!
Yeah I second that movie idea you’re a genius for that thank you
There’s knobs for the windshield on the hinge part to make it easier plus I have a full role cage too , I also don’t have trim on the frame , awesome video
Mannn i always wanted to try this 🤩🤩
Thank you for the virtual tour 🙏🏼
Man those half doors are really looking nice. Good job on spraying them!
Thanks bro! The drivers sides needs some filler
Being from Texas I’m amazed by your neighborhood so much green and full of nice trees.
Nice video! That is a Clean TJ!
thanks scott!
Next time you drop the windshield, take the door off also. That would seem to be really fun. Let us know how that goes also. Thanks
Have an 03 TJ, and I’ve said every summer I’m going to drop windshield and never have.
One , kinda time consuming for temporary ride style , and two , everything is illegal in CT (the no-fun state) , and so I assume a dropped windshield on public roadways is illegal as well (remember , auto insurance companies essentially write our street laws via campaign contributions ).
But this year, I’m feeling ..... dangerous
Can't have fun in PA either. But I believe a dropped windshield is legal if you have eye protection. No doors, tube doors, and tires sticking out more than 1/4", wheel spacers, are all illegal too.
Wow. I’ve never been stopped for no doors , never even dawned on me . My tires are past legal protruding limit too. Oh well. It would take a serious ***hole of a cop to enforce those infractions. And they are so common on the road , that they practically nullify those restrictions.
It depends on the jurisdiction and the judge. Some see it like a summer fund raiser. Other reasonable judges will throw it out if you show up to court. I was specifically told it was only cool to do if it was an 85 and older in my town. Back then doors were an option and not factory. I'll take my doors off sometimes but it's not the norm.
I have the same red Jeep TJ! I have thought about trying that, but I think I will get the different mirrors and try door-less first!
Wish my TJ was that shiny and new looking
Bro - thanks for the Cool video - thanks for taking the time to make it and post it - I really appreciate it
Thanks for watching!
Hey Kyle thanks for the video and details. I am fixing to embark on changing out my hinges and some other items as well and your videos are really helpful.
I was just wondering this thanks for the video!!
Thanks for watching it Bret!
Excellent video. Every replaced the weather stripping on the front windshield? Mine is pulling down from the top
Man that tj is beautiful hope i can find a nice one like that
Thanks!
Nice TJ, love the sound!
Thank you!
@@KyleSVT What exhaust do you have on your TJ?
muffler delete
@@KyleSVT straight pipe?
I wanted but had the correct cat yada yada
Great vid and bad ass TJ!!! Thank you.
Thank you
Thank you for showing this video, well recorded, it is explained very well, congratulations....!!!
Thank you!
Maybe the strap from the jack stand might fit it. Yea you'd have a loose jack stand rolling around but probably better than chancing your windshield flopping around.
Most people do it different and don’t unscrews the black trim they just take out the screws from roll cage and fold everything dow
Thanks for the correction
The bolts on the cage and the ones on the windshield bracket, and they just come right off. I think in the owners manual it recommends strapping the bars down in the back, but I usually just leave em at home
Bro I was watching this to see the Phillips head screws on the plastic inside the window and you didn’t even focus on those you’re focused on the ones on the outside. The one somebody put in my jeep has weird heads on it and I wanted to make sure that they’re the normal screws. These look like regular drywall and 2 x 4 screws which doesn’t seem right to me
Use to drive all over in my old yj with the windshield down
Love the Jeep! What brand phone mount is that?
Thanks! It's a ram mount
RAM mounts are American made and top choice for emergency response agencies.
So that's the roll bar for the driver and passenger......I owned a JK and I think it was a tad bit beefier than that twig of an A pillar bar. Obviously the windshield frame is part of the structural rigidity. I've seen TJ's with custom front rollbars. They installed it after rolling their jeep on a hill and landed him and his girlfriend with nasty injuries.
Very cool jeep man! Vs
Thanks!
I just wore sun glasses drove all over town
Your front fenders are dope, what fenders are those?
Thanks! They are metalcloak overline
What exhaust are you using?? Love the sound of your Jeep.
Thanks! Muffler delete
Good vid. Not sure why I’d take it down.
Might be fun for trail riding or wheeling. But mostly it seems like a good way to get bugs in your teeth. Unless you can put it down at the trailhead it doesn’t seem like it worth it.
Do you think I could replace my rusty hinges without taking the windshield off or down?
Thanks! probably not
Is this legal to drive around my neighborhood for a stroll?
become ungovernable
Illegal On Roads!!!
Fun for off roading of course, just be aware the cops can ticket you for driving with your windshield down. 😁
Hey! I have a '97 TJ. I need help with getting my doors aligned so that my doors don't rub when closing and my skins fit right. There are gaps at the top. I have measured my windshield from front to the back of the jeep (center and both corners). The driver's side is different from pas. I'm just a little stumped at how to get the gaps right.
ever figure this out? same thing with me
@loganfluharty I was told to start over by realigning the windshield. I had some success with bending the window frames but the driver side door is still off
"If you didn't, give it a thumbs down."
Lol, I think that's redundant to suggest ;)
P.s. from me you got a thumbs up.
thank you sir
goggles like oddball wore in Kelly's heroes
1. Your going to have to take the winshild wipers off the Jeep came with a toolkit to take them off if you can get it watch a vid. 2. Your winshild should be easy to pop off from the inside one wipers are removed JAVE A GOOD TIME CARTER
Thanks for the info. The fact it can't be done old school with no tools is very annoying.
Hello nice jeep, what's the color code of your jeep ? it is firecracker ?
I belive so
Is that the factory paint for the Jeep?
yes sir
It's more trouble than it's worth. But pretty cool just the same. Drastically lowers your safety margin when driving around in a vehicle that's already pretty apt to roll over.
The origins of the windshield folding was so GIs in the original willys can shoot their enemies without blowing the windshield glass...... If your a handicapped hunter and you handicapped tags, you can shoot from your vehicle, this is where this comes to play.... Very niche function.
Cool
It's unfortunate, but the YJ was really the last Jeep to make this function a very practical option.
98 tj and I can do the same mod 😏
166k miles? What a treasure!
16K miles at the time
What make are your half doors? Txs
They are original jeep half doors
Instead of penetrating oil that might ruin your paint tighten the bolt slightly if you can get it to turn it all then it will loosen. This is a NAPA know how trick
what kind of exhaust do you have?
Muffler delete
I'm more astonished that the 4.0 doesn't have any lifter tick over the whole windshield thing 😂
Someone stole one of my rubber stops on the hood. If you have a Jeep you know they don’t just fall off. Someone was that petty 🤦🏻♂️😂
how to take down jeep tj windshield? 30 min later and 20 bolts later
What exaust is that such a nice sound
muffler delete
ONE DAY I WILL OWN UR JEEP
build your own if u want any respect
Nice
Great, now how do I put it back up lmao
Can you do that to a '97 ?
Pretty sure yes
Malcolm Love You can do it even on the 2018s
Huh... Well that's one way to do it I guess. And the legality depends on your state. I know in LA I haven't been bothered by cops with the windshield down and just a helmet on, and I've taken it on several long drives
Totally thought you crashed your jeep in the thumbnail lol
lol
I think you just need eye protection.
It's legal with sun glasses or goggles
16k miles!?!?!
19k now
Insane lol
It's legal to have your windshield down
In WA it is legal as long as you are wearing eye protection. No different than a motorcycle.
Do it in Mexico lol
your videos have been pretty good so far but you have done this wrong,. the black trim is not meant to be unscrewed, its in no way structural to hold up the front of the sports bar like that. There is a video on youtube called "97-06 TJ Jeep Wrangler Operating Tips" if you go to the 19:58 mark it willl show you how to do this correctly and safely ua-cam.com/video/ofETsztmjZA/v-deo.htmlm58s
Ah I see. Thank you for the correction
wow. Only 16k miles 😂 Mine is over 100k. Nice video tho. Showing the noobs the strings
Thanks bro!
Mine has 140 lol but restored (in the garage lol)
Mine sitting at 238,000 still running great
Angel Mata mines at 190k, still running strong
I've had a tj since 04 and have been wheeling at least twice a month since and I have never met anyone who has actually done this. No ACTUAL jeepers do this lol.
I want to trade my Cadillac for a Jeep
Very nice!
Perfect for hog hunting in the bushes
God I iwish I'd kept my CJ
That’s hilarious man. Did you ever find out about the motorcycle helmet? Can’t see why it would be illegal but I have seen dumber laws. Anyway, thanks for showing how to take the windshield down!
What exhaust do you have?
muffler delete
Any bad drone on the road?
not that I've noticed