Hard Top Squeak

TommyCO

Jan 29, 2025

Hey all!

I know there are a lot of hard top squeaking posts out there, but I couldn't find the one appropriate for my situation, so I'm hoping someone can either help with this issue, or help point me in the right direction.

I have a loud squeak on the right side of the top, bottom corner where it meets the back seat. Video included. In the video, I'm not putting much pressure to cause the squeak. So every time I hit a bump or dip, this squeak is loud in the cabin. I do have a TrailRax rack with side pax, so I have the bracket for that mounted under the hard top... not sure if that's part of the problem. I did make sure all hard top mounting bolts are tight. This has been driving me nuts for months and I've already tried all the suggestions for the rear glass squeak, cleaning the rubber seals, etc... any ideas?

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Jan 29, 2025

Don't know about that TrailRax mount's effect, but was impressed how well a good gasket cleaning and application of silicone lube worked for us.

Cheers

James77, Roughstock11

Jan 29, 2025

I have looked at getting a half round (domed) piece of rubberized gasket to slide up into that space between the C pillar and that vertical part of that rear roof cap. To go straight up from where you are pushing in your video. I know that this can be an area of wind intrusion. I can’t remember right off hand the size you could fit .

James77, Roughstock11

Jan 30, 2025

@TommyCO I suggest some felt tape LIKE THIS at the connection points for that specific noise.

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TommyCO

Jan 30, 2025

TK1215
I have looked at getting a half round (domed) piece of rubberized gasket to slide up into that space between the C pillar and that vertical part of that rear roof cap. To go straight up from where you are pushing in your video. I know that this can be an area of wind intrusion. I can’t remember right off hand the size you could fit .

I bought some 1/2" round weatherstrip to put in there...turns out there is a huge void there. I pushed almost 12' of that weatherstrip in EACH side. It helped wind noise a lot but still looking for something different. Crazy-12' on each side!

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TommyCO, Rydfree

Jan 30, 2025

TommyCO

Jan 30, 2025

BroncoUB

Hmmm, interesting. What size and shape is that?

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TommyCO, Sven

Jan 30, 2025

I wonder if the void is different between the 2 door and 4 door clam-shell?

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Jan 30, 2025

Thank you all for the suggestions!

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Jan 30, 2025

BroncoUB

Happen to have a link to what you used here? Thanks!!

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Deano Bronc

Jan 30, 2025

#10

McMaster- Carr part number 93085K577 (5/8"w x 5/8"h)

TommyCO, Deano Bronc

Jan 30, 2025

#11

BroncoUB
McMaster- Carr part number 93085K577 (5/8"w x 5/8"h)

Did you remove the trim panel to install this? if so what is involved. Thanks

21 Badlands, 2 dr, four banger, slushbox, SAS. PERFECT!

Jan 30, 2025

#12

Had Jeeps for 25 years. Never needed a can of spray to stop the tops from squeaking or leaking! Just sayin. Would have thought this would be a no brain er for Ford to create a hard top.

Jan 30, 2025

#13

I did not remove any trim panels nor the 3M tape on the back of the rubber piece.
I gently inserted the rubber piece into the gap, and it has reduced wind noise.

Deano Bronc, Kenneth

Jan 30, 2025

#14

MIGeezer
Had Jeeps for 25 years. Never needed a can of spray to stop the tops from squeaking or leaking! Just sayin. Would have thought this would be a no brain er for Ford to create a hard top.

I dunno about that.. I was a Jeep CJ then Wrangler guy from 1985 until I purchased my Bronco in 2023.. Almost every Jeep I have ever owned with a removable hard top has had squeaks and / or leaks.

These utility vehicles with removable tops are always going to be somewhat problematic..

My .02

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Bschurr, Kenneth

Jan 30, 2025

#15

raqball
I dunno about that.. I was a Jeep CJ then Wrangler guy from 1985 until I purchased my Bronco in 2023.. Almost every Jeep I have ever owned with a removable hard top has had squeaks and / or leaks.

These utility vehicles with removable tops are always going to be somewhat problematic..

My .02

Yeah, we had a Jeep CJ hardtop too. My memory's really bad so maybe wrong, but I don't remember our Jeep's hardtop having 2 removable roof panels for front seat passengers and another panel for backseat riders on 4 door models. It was a single piece assembly.

We love Bronco's removable top panels, they're so easy!! The occasional minute or 2 I spend cleaning & lubing it's gaskets is NO BIG DEAL!!

Cheers

Bschurr, raqball

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