[Jakerdood]

So my '88 YJ has a problem (when does it not! I love it) There is about a two inch gap between the windshield and the full doors.. does anyone else have this problem? and how would i go about fixing it? I would post pictures but its dark as all hell outside, maybe tomorrow if nobody know what im talking about. Thanks!

On the plus side i accidentally figured out that my heat works!!

[BigBass]

From what I've read on here you have to loosen the bolts on the hinges to adjust it. I read some where a piece of cardboard in the bottom of the door jam helps. I have the same problem but I cant get the bolts lose with the torque bit I have. Any one have any tips on that?

[AnonymousD]

Originally Posted by BigBass

From what I've read on here you have to loosen the bolts on the hinges to adjust it. I read some where a piece of cardboard in the bottom of the door jam helps. I have the same problem but I cant get the bolts lose with the torque bit I have. Any one have any tips on that?

I took a grinder to the bolt. Flattened out two sides, then too some channel locks to it. It helps if you put the channel locks on it right after grinding, since it heats the bolt up good.

[Old4X]

Do the doors fit the tub but not the windshield?

If so, adjust your windshield angle, it is done with those triangular plates above the speakers on your dash.

It is possible someone put an aftermarket seal under the windshield frame that is too thick. This will make it impossible to properly adjust the windshield angle without damaging the frame. If this is the case, fold the windshield down and trim the oversized seal with a razor knife.

[BigBass]

Originally Posted by AnonymousD

I took a grinder to the bolt. Flattened out two sides, then too some channel locks to it. It helps if you put the channel locks on it right after grinding, since it heats the bolt up good.

I'm not thrilled about grinding or applying heat to the outside of my jeep.

[Jakerdood]

can somebody find me a link to the interior windshield hinges then? The ones that go above the speakers? Because I dont have either of them. the PO musta lost em. I could only find the exterior windshield hinges on quadratec and the like.

[muddy93]

They are called, "interior windshield hinge brackets" here's a link,
Kentrol 30408 - Kentrol Polished Stainless Steel Interior Windshield Hinge Brackets for 76-95 Jeep® CJ & Wrangler YJ - Quadratec

You'll also have to loosen the bolts in the spreader bars (the ones that run from the windshield, back to the roll bar). They are located in the middle of the bar, under the padding.
Also, a little trick that I used when adjusting my windshield, use a ratchet strap (hooked to the windshield, and to the back of the tub) to hold the windshield in place wile you tighten everything.
And one other thing, most soft tops call for a specific measurement of 75-1/8" from the top of the windshield frame, to the back of the tub. I found this to be a good starting point for adjusting the windshield.
When I did mine, I used two ratchet straps(one on each side), and a tape measure to get my windshield pulled back to that 75-1/8". That way, I didn't have to mess with constantly opening and closing the doors to check each side. Once it was pulled back, I then checked the door gap, and only had to make minor adjustments, and tighten everything down.

Oh, and one word of caution, there is a good chance that your windshield hinges will be siezed. If they are, and you try to adjust the windshield, you could bend the hinges. It's a good idea to spray the hinges with blaster (or your prefered brand of penetrant), and keep an eye on the hinges to make sure they don't bend.

[Old4X]

Originally Posted by muddy93

They are called, "interior windshield hinge brackets" here's a link,
Kentrol 30408 - Kentrol Polished Stainless Steel Interior Windshield Hinge Brackets for 76-95 Jeep® CJ & Wrangler YJ - Quadratec

You'll also have to loosen the bolts in the spreader bars (the ones that run from the windshield, back to the roll bar). They are located in the middle of the bar, under the padding.
Also, a little trick that I used when adjusting my windshield, use a ratchet strap (hooked to the windshield, and to the back of the tub) to hold the windshield in place wile you tighten everything.
And one other thing, most soft tops call for a specific measurement of 75-1/8" from the top of the windshield frame, to the back of the tub. I found this to be a good starting point for adjusting the windshield.
When I did mine, I used two ratchet straps(one on each side), and a tape measure to get my windshield pulled back to that 75-1/8". That way, I didn't have to mess with constantly opening and closing the doors to check each side. Once it was pulled back, I then checked the door gap, and only had to make minor adjustments, and tighten everything down.

Oh, and one word of caution, there is a good chance that your windshield hinges will be siezed. If they are, and you try to adjust the windshield, you could bend the hinges. It's a good idea to spray the hinges with blaster (or your prefered brand of penetrant), and keep an eye on the hinges to make sure they don't bend.

Good post. I forgot about the spreader bars, removed mine 2 years ago, got tired of nockin my noggin.