Rear Window Questions

[Warren99]

I've never really seemed to notice another MJ that has the rear window stick out an inch or so like mine. I've been wondering if there are just different types or if mine has been taken off and modified. The sealant on top has mostly worn away and has left a small water leak above the window, so I think it may have been taken out at some point. Also, there is all kinds of white overspray on seals and such over the truck, so I'm sure it either got a trailer park rattle can special or was taken to Maaco at some point in its life, maybe they took the window out then.

[87MJTIM]

That is an aftermarket window.  The MJ slider has only three panels.  Yours has 4.

[ghetdjc320]

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Poor fit and installation of an aftermarket window. 
The rubber trim piece should not act as a seal, though when it was originally installed at the factory it should have helped divert water somewhat. The window frame itself should be urethaned into place. I swapped an original but broken 3 piece slider with the CR Laurence 4 piece and it has a very good fit after some fine tuning. But the original rubber trim was not re-used. 

[Warren99]

Damn ok, I thought there were also 4 piece windows though?

[Pete M]

nope.  factory were all 3.   

[Warren99]

Alright well I guess I'll be looking for a window next time I see an MJ, who knows how long that will be

[Warren99]

I'm not too worried about it tho, Ill just fix the leak, nobody can tell its wrong unless they are comanche experts 

[Pete M]

I've seen your window brand fit flush to the cab, so I think this is more an issue with your installer. 

[Warren99]

Oh ok, maybe I can do it properly, I'm afraid of messing something up though.

[Pete M]

take very good care with that rubber trim.  they aren't available new.   

 

you can also just ignore it.  doesn't hurt anything as long as the upper bit doesn't collect tree particulates.