98 wrangler windshield hinge
 

I have a 98 warangler and would like to replace the factory
hinges(rust).
Is there anything tricky about swapping the out? Like a thread plate
inside the windshield frame, or are thr holes threaded?

Thanks,
J

Re: 98 wrangler windshield hinge
 

Reading the posts of owners that have tried to do this without
success, I advise against it, or you'll be writing of how your cheap
Torx® socket broke and you had to drill them out. They use nuts, rather
than a plates like used in adjustable door hinges. Sand and repaint,
then use lots of messy oil.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

jay wrote:
>
> I have a 98 warangler and would like to replace the factory
> hinges(rust).
> Is there anything tricky about swapping the out? Like a thread plate
> inside the windshield frame, or are thr holes threaded?
>
> Thanks,
> J

Re: 98 wrangler windshield hinge
 

Reading the posts of owners that have tried to do this without
success, I advise against it, or you'll be writing of how your cheap
Torx® socket broke and you had to drill them out. They use nuts, rather
than a plates like used in adjustable door hinges. Sand and repaint,
then use lots of messy oil.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

jay wrote:
>
> I have a 98 warangler and would like to replace the factory
> hinges(rust).
> Is there anything tricky about swapping the out? Like a thread plate
> inside the windshield frame, or are thr holes threaded?
>
> Thanks,
> J

Re: 98 wrangler windshield hinge
 

Reading the posts of owners that have tried to do this without
success, I advise against it, or you'll be writing of how your cheap
Torx® socket broke and you had to drill them out. They use nuts, rather
than a plates like used in adjustable door hinges. Sand and repaint,
then use lots of messy oil.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

jay wrote:
>
> I have a 98 warangler and would like to replace the factory
> hinges(rust).
> Is there anything tricky about swapping the out? Like a thread plate
> inside the windshield frame, or are thr holes threaded?
>
> Thanks,
> J

Re: 98 wrangler windshield hinge
 

I am not sure about the TJ hinges, which are different, but by the third
time I had swapped or adjusted my YJ windshield hinges to finally get them
right I had gotten pretty good at it, and sworn off buying stainless steel
accessories for life. I also would recommend sanding and coating with OEM
spray touch up paint. Or leave them alone. How long will it take for TJ
windshield hinges to rust all the way through?

Earle

"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
news:3F9022B4.29AC56F1@cox.net...
> Reading the posts of owners that have tried to do this without
> success, I advise against it, or you'll be writing of how your cheap
> Torx® socket broke and you had to drill them out. They use nuts, rather
> than a plates like used in adjustable door hinges. Sand and repaint,
> then use lots of messy oil.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> jay wrote:
> >
> > I have a 98 warangler and would like to replace the factory
> > hinges(rust).
> > Is there anything tricky about swapping the out? Like a thread plate
> > inside the windshield frame, or are thr holes threaded?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > J

Re: 98 wrangler windshield hinge
 

I am not sure about the TJ hinges, which are different, but by the third
time I had swapped or adjusted my YJ windshield hinges to finally get them
right I had gotten pretty good at it, and sworn off buying stainless steel
accessories for life. I also would recommend sanding and coating with OEM
spray touch up paint. Or leave them alone. How long will it take for TJ
windshield hinges to rust all the way through?

Earle

"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
news:3F9022B4.29AC56F1@cox.net...
> Reading the posts of owners that have tried to do this without
> success, I advise against it, or you'll be writing of how your cheap
> Torx® socket broke and you had to drill them out. They use nuts, rather
> than a plates like used in adjustable door hinges. Sand and repaint,
> then use lots of messy oil.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> jay wrote:
> >
> > I have a 98 warangler and would like to replace the factory
> > hinges(rust).
> > Is there anything tricky about swapping the out? Like a thread plate
> > inside the windshield frame, or are thr holes threaded?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > J

Re: 98 wrangler windshield hinge
 

I am not sure about the TJ hinges, which are different, but by the third
time I had swapped or adjusted my YJ windshield hinges to finally get them
right I had gotten pretty good at it, and sworn off buying stainless steel
accessories for life. I also would recommend sanding and coating with OEM
spray touch up paint. Or leave them alone. How long will it take for TJ
windshield hinges to rust all the way through?

Earle

"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
news:3F9022B4.29AC56F1@cox.net...
> Reading the posts of owners that have tried to do this without
> success, I advise against it, or you'll be writing of how your cheap
> Torx® socket broke and you had to drill them out. They use nuts, rather
> than a plates like used in adjustable door hinges. Sand and repaint,
> then use lots of messy oil.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> jay wrote:
> >
> > I have a 98 warangler and would like to replace the factory
> > hinges(rust).
> > Is there anything tricky about swapping the out? Like a thread plate
> > inside the windshield frame, or are thr holes threaded?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > J

Re: 98 wrangler windshield hinge
 

Hi Earle,
Thanks, I didn't know they were adjustable.
How long before the hinges rust through? Depends on whether they
are replacement stainless steel by Steel Horse. ;-)
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Earle Horton wrote:
>
> I am not sure about the TJ hinges, which are different, but by the third
> time I had swapped or adjusted my YJ windshield hinges to finally get them
> right I had gotten pretty good at it, and sworn off buying stainless steel
> accessories for life. I also would recommend sanding and coating with OEM
> spray touch up paint. Or leave them alone. How long will it take for TJ
> windshield hinges to rust all the way through?
>
> Earle

Re: 98 wrangler windshield hinge
 

Hi Earle,
Thanks, I didn't know they were adjustable.
How long before the hinges rust through? Depends on whether they
are replacement stainless steel by Steel Horse. ;-)
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Earle Horton wrote:
>
> I am not sure about the TJ hinges, which are different, but by the third
> time I had swapped or adjusted my YJ windshield hinges to finally get them
> right I had gotten pretty good at it, and sworn off buying stainless steel
> accessories for life. I also would recommend sanding and coating with OEM
> spray touch up paint. Or leave them alone. How long will it take for TJ
> windshield hinges to rust all the way through?
>
> Earle

Re: 98 wrangler windshield hinge
 

Hi Earle,
Thanks, I didn't know they were adjustable.
How long before the hinges rust through? Depends on whether they
are replacement stainless steel by Steel Horse. ;-)
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Earle Horton wrote:
>
> I am not sure about the TJ hinges, which are different, but by the third
> time I had swapped or adjusted my YJ windshield hinges to finally get them
> right I had gotten pretty good at it, and sworn off buying stainless steel
> accessories for life. I also would recommend sanding and coating with OEM
> spray touch up paint. Or leave them alone. How long will it take for TJ
> windshield hinges to rust all the way through?
>
> Earle