I take mine off each time just because at least to me, they look pretty
lame when the top is off. I just think the Jeep looks better without
the door surrounds when the top is off.

Jerry

Eric wrote:
> I bought my TJ used and didn't see a video. I've only taken the surrounds
> off once. Really didn't see the point. That, and my CB mount it now bolted
> through the front hole in the surrounds where one of the screws went
> through. So I'd have to wrench it on and off every time...
>
> Eric
> > wrote in message
> oups.com...
>
>>Hey guys,
>>
>>Got my first TJ about a month ago... 2004 model, soft top with half
>>doors. Of course, since then we've had the second rainiest June on
>>record here in Central Florida, and July ain't looking much better
>>(grumble grumble). So we've just been taking the top down on the
>>weekend, putting it back up Sunday night since I need to drive it to
>>work and it rains every day around 4PM.
>>
>>I got a Clover Patch for the rear & side windows, and I've been putting
>>the door frames under it (strapped down just in case). I wanted to have
>>as much as possible with me in case an unexpected shower came up.
>>
>>So yesterday my wife asked, "Why do we take the door frames off?
>>They're the last thing we take off, and the first thing to go back
>>on..." I couldn't think of a good answer, other than "That's what the
>>video says to do." We took the top down this morning and left them on,
>>and I don't see any difference. Is it just a "looks" thing? I'm just
>>thinking if there is a sudden storm, that's one less step (or two if
>>you're alone).
>>
>>Is there any problem with leaving them on with the top down?
>>
>>thanks,
>>
>>Garg
>>
>
>
>

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