Jeep JK Water LEAKS - Wrangler Front Door - How to Fix

How I fixed several water leaks on the front door of a Jeep JK Wrangler.
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[@Ricks4WD]

If this video has helped you, please Like and Subscribe! Let's stop these leaks!

[@rinzinnamgyal4335]

Awesome 👌..thanksalot

[@chuckcarfagno818]

I used the camper tape as described and I’m still getting water on both front floorboards. Water comes in where you described. Thoughts? And thanks!

[@raveyraven3439]

Hey!! Thanks for the video. I found it on the Wrangler forum after searching there for why BOTH sides of my front floors in my 2017 Jeep Wrangler were soaked. Gonna try the Nappa tape you suggested.

[@maroney72]

Really great video, thank you for posting. It had been driving me crazy that a $40k Jeep leaves a puddle on my floor mat every time it rains. People told me, “Hey, it’s A Jeep, that comes with the territory”. ... Bah!

[@Ricks4WD]

It definitely doesn't have to be that way! Glad it could help!

[@stephenhagen234]

Don 't listen to them, they don't know what they're talking about. The gaskets and seals on the body and door are designed and intended to prevent migration of water into the interior in inclement weather conditions. I am dealing with a water migration problem in my Jeep and will replace the gasket across the top lip of the windshield and the upper corners on the body top junction.

[@brettpeeloff2120]

Sure doesn't! Screw all those Chrysler management

[@407Muscle]

Dude, thanks so much for this video! I was going crazy trying to find and fix the pooling of water I was getting on the floor mats on both front doors. Kept thinking it was the Rugged Ridge entry guards. Saw your vid, bought some camper tape, and it's fixed! No more leaks. Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Ricks4WD]

Glad it worked out for you! Cheers!

[@raymcelroy7279]

Hi do you have a pic how the tape should be

[@407Muscle]

@@raymcelroy7279 I don't since I don't have my JK anymore (traded up to a JL) but it's on the area right by the mirror on the door frame side. A strip maybe about 5 or 6 inches.

[@somegeek]

This little patch fixed my leak! Time will tell but after rain today, not a drop. Thanks for taking the time to put this video together and posting it.

[@Ricks4WD]

Glad to hear it!

[@Tacmedic762]

Bro, I was skeptical. You saved me a shit ton. I went to Napa this morning and it's been raining for days. It stopped raining for an hour or so and I installed it. You were right! Good stuff!

[@Ricks4WD]

+Dustin Clark Glad it worked! It is definitely nice to finally get it dry.

[@tnelson2120]

thanks for this. Jeep dealer quoted me $700 cad to fix my leak. I followed your instructions and then went thru the carwash to double check it worked. It worked perfect. Cheers dude

[@Ricks4WD]

Awesome! So glad to hear it worked to stop the leaks for you!

[@yvettemadelaine]

SO HELPFUL. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, RB. Heavy rain means I had to rip up my Jeep's saturated carpet in the passenger side front door, open up the drain holes to let it expel the amount of water, and off to get some camper tape. Thank you again.

[@Ricks4WD]

You're welcome! Good luck with the fix.

[@commercialinterruption3708]

This worked perfect on my 2015 JKU. I went straight to NAPA after watching this - they had one roll left. I didn’t even install it as precise as you did, it’s raining now with no leaks. Brilliant. I think as long as the new foam goes over the top part of that seal it fixes the leak. Thank you sir!!

[@Ricks4WD]

You are welcome! Glad it worked for you!

[@danmulkiewicz5515]

Thank you very much for taking the time to make this video! Same issue with the door mat leak. Going to pick up the camper shell tape. Nice work!

[@Ricks4WD]

You bet! Good luck with the fix.

[@damon505]

Thank you. I have been searching for the door leak for weeks.

[@jujubaism]

Thanks so much it I bought the material for about 10$ and sure enough it worked perfectly! Thanks!

[@CarmellaBrunno]

I cant get it yet. I dont knkw where the comes from😩

[@robin529]

Thanks so much for this info! I had a small lake in my floor board this morning, and I think this is the cause. Again, thank you!

[@Ricks4WD]

Good luck with the fix, I hope it helps to solve your leak!

[@guillaumel4488]

6 years later, it still solve problems! Thanks !!!!

[@Ricks4WD]

Welcome! Glad it is still helping! 👍😎

[@johnniesmith5489]

You are so on point here! I had the same problem last week; which, i traced back to that gasket. I ended up applying silicone underneath it and leak solved.

[@miloo318]

John can you elaborate on applying the silicone underneath the gasket?

[@jamesbonanno3359]

This is by far the best video I've watched on Jeep leaks. It was well researched and actually explained cause-and-effect very well. I have a 2014 Jeep Wrangler and about 4 months ago she started leaking. Water comes in on the driver side and the passenger side and Strikes just behind the handle to open the door. I went to a Jeep dealership and basically there water experts recommendation was to replace every seal possible for $600! I couldn't walk away fast enough. I have since bought campers tape at Napa and have experimented and have still not corrected my problem. I'm going to watch your video a couple more times and see if I can find the right spot to put that piece of campers tape. The issue is sometimes you can have a leak and the cause could be three different areas and you have to find out which one it is. Again excellent job. Thanks for this post.

[@Ricks4WD]

Thanks for watching James! Keep experimenting with the weatherstripping in different places, it took me quite a while to locate my problem but when I found it, what a great feeling. You will get it. The tape is good for process of elimination.

[@waltersteffensthezr2man431]

I just bought my wife a 2017 Jeep Wrangler 2 door I have noticed the floor mats are soaking wet after the third time of realizing this I found your video. I'm going to the parts store tomorrow besides the dealership will just give you the run-around anyway thanks for the great video!!

[@Ricks4WD]

Congrats on the new Jeep and good luck with the fix!

[@miloo318]

Walt did this fix your problem?

[@andyh3721]

1000000000000% thanks. Dealers were CLUELESS. Just wanted to sell me new header and door gaskets. THANKS! +1

[@Ricks4WD]

You're welcome! Glad that it worked!

[@laurenchapman7066]

Thank you! this is exactly where my 2015 Willys Jeep leaks!

[@Ricks4WD]

You're welcome 🙂

[@glockiloks]

EXACTLY WHAT IWAS LOOKING FOR THANK YOU! VERY ACCURATE WITH THE LEAK AREAS ESPECIALLY THAT DOOR HANDLE AREA

[@Ricks4WD]

You are welcome! 👍👍👍

[@DR-dx5zc]

I have tried the fix where you run weather stripping down the frame and around the Button seal and it worked for about 3 weeks but the weather stripping flattened out causing the water to run over it and the leak started again. Thanks for posting this. I will give this method a try. Seems a lot easier than trying to line up 6 feet of weather stripping without it tangling and sticking to itself.

[@Ricks4WD]

Yeah, give this a try. 👍 In my experience running weatherstripping down the entire frame does not work very well.

[@JLBREMER]

I just swapped my hardtop out for a cheap soft top from marketplace. Last night and today it rained super hard and those places you pointed out were soaked. It was even leaking over my radio and got onto that as well. I plan on buying this weather stripping tomorrow and going to town.... crazy !

[@Ricks4WD]

Good luck!

[@thedelmardave]

Huge OMG - so simple. The dealer replaced both door gaskets all the way around (now my doors are hard to close) plus the seal along the top windshield and it did nothing! Thanks!!!

[@Ricks4WD]

Welcome! 👍😎

[@SupaGooser7001]

Thank you so much for this video!!! I live in South FL and with the amount of rain we get I kept getting water trickle down my door and leak onto my WeatherTech floor mats and to the carpet underneath. I’ve taken the Jeep to the dealership to get the Weatherstrips replaced but didn’t seem to do the job. I will definitely try this soon

[@Ricks4WD]

You're welcome, hope the fix works for you!

[@miloo318]

Nick after all you have paid the dealership to do, did this foam fix your issue?

[@sergJfitness]

Worked so far on my jk. Happy to see that the leak is finally gone with a simple fix

[@Ricks4WD]

Fantastic! Glad it worked out for you.

[@sergJfitness]

Rick Bernotas Thanks for making the video! It’s been raining a lot lately and no water leaks

[@Ricks4WD]

You are very welcome, good to hear it is still working.

[@brentbz28]

Thanks for posting this Rick! No more pruney toes!

[@Ricks4WD]

🤣🤣🤣 so true, you win best comment so far 👍

[@stevecieliesz1691]

So I tried a couple of unsuccessful fixes until I saw this clip, problem fixed (third example in this clip). Thanks Rick! Dry interior now and a ton of that camper tape for future repairs. :)

[@Ricks4WD]

Great to hear!

[@MrGoatman07]

Good stuff I'm going to give it a try 2017 Jeep Wrangler RHD 4 door leaks on both sides. Open to pick this up tomorrow thanks for your video bud

[@Ricks4WD]

Hope it works out for you! Good luck 👍

[@mikeydxer]

Awesome video!!! Fixed my leak.... spot on! Thank You so much for sharing this!!!

[@Ricks4WD]

You are very welcome, glad it worked for you!

[@miloo318]

Mikey, were you getting water pooled on your mats (if they are rubber) and a soaked floorboard?

[@eojcam1]

I think this solved my problem we had a ton of rain and I did not see any water thank you!

[@Ricks4WD]

Awesome! Great to hear that it worked.

[@Danielsun0922]

great video saved me a ton of time . Thank you sir.

[@carltonwood2268]

Leaks aren't covered under my warranty. Thanks that was exactly the issue.

[@Danny_Ruth]

Thank you for this video! My Jeep has always leaked right where you’re talking about on both the front doors and rear passenger door. I just finally ripped all my carpet out, but now I’m gonna try this and see if it works!

[@Ricks4WD]

You bet! Good luck with the fix! 👍

[@peteterpak]

Awesome! You the man Rick

[@JasonD2109]

Awesome going to buy some of that tape today for the door to windshield spot. I bought mine used and I keep coming outside with puddles in my Jeep. I just replaced the door seal myself and thought that would take care of it and it didnt. Thanks for the video!

[@Ricks4WD]

Welcome! Good luck with the fix. Even if the spot I suggested doesn't fix it for you, keep trying with the tape in some different locations, to help narrow down where the water might be coming from.

[@kordax25]

I have this exact problem on my passenger side. I will give it a shot and see what happens. One other option in terms of carpet is to go with a product called BedRug or BedTread. It is basically carpet that doesn't mildew so if you cant stop the leaks, this is the next best option. They make a kit that covers the entire Jeep so you dont really have to worry about getting rained on ever again.

[@stevestewart3816]

Yea but that stuff holds water right. What does it do pool.up?

[@joselynmorales3870]

Thank you so much!! This video was a lot of help.

[@Ricks4WD]

Glad it helped! Thanks for stopping by.

[@estrellasosa7249]

Just got an 07 and it leaks 😪 comes in from the bottom of the door and noticed that maybe the previous owner didnt put the hard top back on correctly. Gonna try these tricks, thanks!!

[@laurenspencer1182]

Thank you so much for this! Got the tape and fixed the issue on my 2015 JKU

[@Ricks4WD]

You're welcome, I'm so glad it helped!

[@miloo318]

its been 2 months are the leaks staying away Lauren?

[@lindastavinoha8260]

Thank you. I will try this on my 2011. Just started getting the wet floorboards. Gonna get it done.

[@miloo318]

Linda did this fix your leak?

[@somegeek]

My JKU has this leak. Gonna get this material and give it a go!

[@johnwalker3263]

Thank you very much! This fixed the leak in my wife’s jeep in a jiffy!

[@Ricks4WD]

Great to hear it! 👍😎

[@kirkloadV]

Thanks! I just purchased a 2018 wrangler and I am having the same issue. I partially removed the carpet and it totally drived me crazy not finding something. I will try your solution . Thanks, I'll keep you updated.

[@Ricks4WD]

Good luck with the fix and enjoy your new Jeep!

[@208miuwu]

Nothing to loose my last JKU was Lemon law for this issue and they gave me back full retail value bet you never heard that before. I didn`t even have to pay wear and tear and I had 17K miles on it. Now my new JKU is doing the same thing been in the shop 4 times I have a different dealership looking at it this week.

[@hester6191]

Ordered and will try this tomorrow! Thanks for the tip

[@Ricks4WD]

Good luck with the fix! 👍👍

[@SuperThaipower]

did it work?

[@kalyanchatterjee8003]

My problem was the last one. Will get this napa adhesive tape and hopefully it will resolve the problem. Thank you for this video.

[@Ricks4WD]

Good luck! It should hopefully work. 👍

[@kalyanchatterjee8003]

@@Ricks4WD It worked like magic. Thank you once again for your video. While I am still waiting for the NAPA tape to arrive, I used some electrical tape and a small piece of foam to achieve the same effect. Works!

[@Ricks4WD]

@@kalyanchatterjee8003 great to hear!

[@ChrisBowmanPhotography]

I grabbed this on amazon and it seems to have solved my problem! Camco 25084 Camper Mounting Tape

[@eddiewood2589]

Bought my wife a 2015 Jeep Wrangler and it did the same thing, driver and passenger floorboard soaking wet... thank you for the info will give it try.

[@Ricks4WD]

You're welcome! Good luck with the fix 👍

[@danielbalderas7033]

I have the last one let’s hope this method works!

[@tallmike6598]

Thanks for the heads up I will give this a try...

[@Ricks4WD]

Good luck with the fix! 👍

[@leowackerman9283]

Extremely helpful. Thank you

[@Ricks4WD]

You're welcome! Glad it helped.

[@juvelcokic2059]

thank you. I solved the leak problem.

[@Jeep79]

What a great video thx a lot sr

[@ltcdunk]

You found my problem - Thx!

[@gsabella4]

Thank you for the video, i'll be buying some camper tape this weekend. I think i have the same door leak as you showed in the later part of the vid.

[@Ricks4WD]

Good luck with the fix 👍

[@gsabella4]

@@Ricks4WD thanks bro!

[@robertbrady1820]

hi great job i will try on mine thanks

[@moneyparhar]

Thanks man for the tip

[@user-qg9df9pt1h]

Thank you from Australia

[@Ricks4WD]

You're welcome!

[@acruisertoo1]

This fix worked on my passenger door. I used butyl rubber tape since it is pliable and molds to the door gasket

[@jasonjfreeman]

Going to try this out. Thanks!

[@Ricks4WD]

Good luck with the fix! 👍

[@SybilDefense]

Be sure all your rubbers are clean and debris fee. Crud builds up under the ragtop frame and makes for a less than smooth seal. Treat with UV rubber replenisher or conditioner and leave unlatched for an hour or so to remove any memory from compressing against the crud layer. Use soapy bleach water to clean all gaskets for factory fresh seal

[@raymondjones1866]

Feel for drafts in lower front door while driving it turned out to be my problem with those plastic door entrance protectors it would push rain through the gasket while driving and get collect under the floor mat

[@slimchocolatito4081]

I have that same leak on my driver side door on my jk 2014. I'm going to try this!! Thank You

[@Ricks4WD]

Good luck with the fix!

[@wadedog4280]

Did it fix your issue Slim ?

[@MBS415]

Hey Rick a million thanks for a simple cheap fix to a very frusterating problem. Suggestions, at critical points in the video where you showed the button fastener, it went dark, especially where you were showing the placement of the gasket material. Also please describe the specifics of the gasket material. I had stuff on hand that was a bit too thick and narrow go implement the fix. Otherwise, fantastic and thanks again.

[@Ricks4WD]

Hi Mark, thank you for your comments! The gasket material I used was Napa Camper Shell Tape Weatherstrip, Napa P/N 770-1763. I made this video about 4 years ago when I barely knew what I was doing on KZbin, hopefully my equipment and video skills have improved since then! Have a good one!

[@Krista0770]

Rick...Thank you for this. I purchased a 2017 JK custom build and my door has leaked since I got it from the Factory...it has been in 5 times replacing all the seals and even replacing the door itself. Your video is the first I have seen talking about the leak at the bottom of my door onto the mat and carpet. I will be trying this fix tonight. I sure hope it works for me too. Thank you.

[@Ricks4WD]

I hope it will work for you! Don't give up on it--keep trying until you get it.

[@Krista0770]

Rick Bernotas I have had all the same repairs done to my dorm seal as you as well as a whole new door installed under warranty. I am trying to stay confident that this will work for me like you and the others.

[@Krista0770]

Rick.. THANK YOU!!!!!!! 5 hours of hard rain today and my jeep is bone dry!!!! It was the best $11 I ever spent!!! My dealership is amazed, I shared with them what I did and why, they are never even trained to look at something like that. I am so grateful for your help. Now this 4 month nightmare can end.

[@Ricks4WD]

Excellent! Very glad to hear it worked for you. Keep in mind that after several months the weatherstripping tape can shift, and you may need to re-apply it, but aside from that regular maintenance, things should stay dry. Have a good time with your new Jeep!

[@Krista0770]

That's an adjustment I can handle. Thanks Again!!!

[@samsiegel9056]

Thanks! I just tried this fix last week and we had some serious rain today. While I saw no water on the floor I also just installed an Armorlite flooring....so either it worked and I thank you tremendously or the water is under the Armorlite flooring and I won't know until the floor rusts out. Either way, thanks!

[@Ricks4WD]

Welcome! I'll bet it's fixed 👍😎

[@fleevs]

Thank you!!

[@AJ-et8vt]

Thanks a lot!

[@dprovini]

This trick worked like a charm...thanks

[@Ricks4WD]

You are welcome, glad to hear that it worked!

[@waltersteffensthezr2man431]

That's good to hear I'm going to the part store today to get some camper shell tape LOL my dealership is awful I don't like dealing with them!!

[@samjohnson2801]

Awesome thanks

[@nomdeplume4543]

Thanks for your help.

[@Ricks4WD]

You bet!

[@nomdeplume4543]

😀👍

[@alexsimon915]

Just bought my first JK..... haven't rained and didn't wash it yet but after seeing so many people complaining about, no doubt design flaws and quality control I'm beginning to think perhaps I made a mistake.... Good thing I'm in CA and it hardly ever rains here.

[@indiana1917]

Fantastic video - I learned a lot. Now, any ideas about a leak down the A pilar? Water comes from underneath the plastic cover at the windshield, then down to the plastic A pilar cover. Then to the dash, and carpet. This Jeep is brand new - noticed the problem 2 days after purchase. I tried to isolate the leak, by taping the roof / windshield frame joint and gently hosing the roof and door. Pulled the tape back from the door, hosed (gently) the top and recreated the A pilar leak. Already have an appointment with the dealer, but wanted to at least give them a limited area to concentrate on - or better yet, fix it myself. All help much appreciated.

[@Ricks4WD]

Hard top or soft top? I only have a soft top--when new I had the windshield header gasket leaking (sort of in the way you describe), and they replaced the windshield header gasket under warranty. If it is a soft top, it could also be coming from the joint between the windshield and the plastic door surround--I've had to use this tape in the same area as well--although it sounds like you have already tried to diagnose in this same area. If it is a hardtop, sorry I will be useless to help! Good luck!

[@rapidicus6487]

What is that front gasket with the rivet thru it called. Mine has space behind it and I can't get it flush with the car and am trying to replace it. I have filled it with silicon but it still gets by.

[@raymcelroy7279]

Hi do you have a up close pic of how the tape should be thank you going to try 2moro

[@jaredervin2808]

I started having this problem after dropping the wind shield I'm glad it's not just me

[@Ricks4WD]

You're definitely not alone!

[@stephenhagen234]

The F15 and F18 aircraft use a FIP seal (form in place) seal on the avionics bay doors to seal out the water. The soft rubber gasket is put on the door frame perimeter and then the door is closed shut and locked down. The gasket then conforms to the contour of the surfaces require sealing. The seal is then tested under water pressure for the integrity of the sealing.

[@RES-mw4sf]

Where do you buy this tape?

[@richrichie5850]

My 2012 Wrangler sport leaks at that rubber boot at the top of the drivers foor.. the one you said folds over..

[@waltersales9012]

rained the whole day in NY today.....and no more damp drivers carpet....tried 5 or 6 things on youtube that did not work....covering the button with the tape works

[@Ricks4WD]

Fantastic!

[@amvx86]

Same shit! I gotta try that. It was good for a while after they fixed it.

[@TheMcCartneyTeam]

I have the same issue at the door and I am getting water in on the floor of the driver side. I’m hoping to look in the spot you suggest. Hope it works! In the winter it freezes and becomes a hard solid frozen surface. Drives me nuts!

[@Ricks4WD]

It's definitely worth a try. Good luck with the fix!

[@shekharmoona544]

People are putting complaints on the NHTSA website. That moisture has caused drivers to have electrical issues and with the takata airbag it adds to the dangers of it.

[@Ricks4WD]

This is true... I just got the Takata passenger airbag inflator recall as well. Good point.

[@jaygee291]

I have this issue in my 1995 and my dad has it also in a 2015. The dealership is trying to fix his for free

[@deanlabayen1089]

Going to go grab a roll now. This leak has been so annoying

[@EVH5150iii]

Thankyou! Mine gets a puddle in the floor board on my mats! I hope this fixes it

[@Ricks4WD]

You're welcome!

[@miloo318]

John did this work?

[@eighteesguy4036]

Chrysler needs to fix this .It's terribly flawed in design. I've had mine fixed 3 times and it's leaking again.

[@MrChrisgilbert44]

eightees guy Chrysler doesn’t make jeeps ! Company called Mahindra has made jeeps since 1947

[@lastcall170]

@@MrChrisgilbert44 what planet do you live on?

[@MrChrisgilbert44]

Have same issue but they being said, can you tell us what happens to this repair once you want put window down.?

[@Ricks4WD]

If you mean the windshield, I have never lowered the windshield on the JK so it hasn't been a issue. It is an extensive process on the JK. However, all you would need to do is reapply the weatherstripping in the same spot. The other windows in a JK don't have an effect on this fix.

[@JayStarzz]

Thank you for this video Sir : ) Do you think this material, and process could be used to remedy the same type of leak/leak location on the passenger side? Many thanks : thumbs up :

[@Ricks4WD]

Yes, definitely, I have done the exact same on the passenger side of my Jeep as well! Good luck!

[@JayStarzz]

Thank you, appreciate it !

[@civilwarsoldierchannel2503]

On my jku I'm getting leaks on the back section of the arm rest I think it's dripping from the corner at the b pillar. Do you know the fix for that ?

[@Ricks4WD]

Maybe check this out? Could be the foam at that back joint of the top retainer. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rmbXfXqFh9yorJY

[@dmacko]

I had the same leak so I replaced the mucket seal for the B pillar, solved the leak

[@kevinm2025]

Jeep .....never loved and hated something so much at the same time. 🥰🥰🥰🤯🤯🤯🤯😡😡😡😡

[@ROADWARRIOR21]

Rick where can I get that tape, I went to Napa they give me Nitrile Camper Tape its like a foam thick and does not stick to the rubber

[@Ricks4WD]

This is the specific Napa Tape that I have been using: www.napaonline.com/en/p/BK_7701763

[@ROADWARRIOR21]

Thank you I guess what I got from Napa was the wrong one

[@T_Z_C]

I just bought a 2017 jk and it leaks both sides by the door handle like he said and on the back corner of the doors

[@miloo318]

Did you repair this leak and what did you do?

[@Meatwad9271]

You say keep trying until you're successful - how easy is it to take off the weatherstripping adhesive once you stick it on? Any adverse effects from removing and reapplying tape like that? Thanks for the video.

[@Ricks4WD]

No issues to remove it at any time. This NAPA tape I used is fairly easy to remove if necessary, and won't leave much residue behind. Doesn't affect the paint or existing seals or anything--no adverse effects. If there is any bit of adhesive residue left behind a wet towel or some Goo Gone will remove it quickly.

[@Meatwad9271]

Thank you! It's refreshing to see someone still replying to a video made a couple years ago.

[@Ricks4WD]

You are welcome, hope you are able to get it to work!

[@MrJoshcc600]

Just bought my 1st jeep and 3 doors leak like this i think. F*%& dealer says thats just a jeep thing they can sell me a hard top to fix it. Big rainstorm 2 days after buying I had a 1/2 inch of water in the rear driver foot area. Going to try this on all the doors...

[@Ricks4WD]

The dealers are not very knowledgeable about these leaks, that's for sure. Good luck 👍

[@DCMA247]

my leaks started to get bad, I had my wrangler for the last few years and get undercoating done and pulled the plugs.. the carpets should I worrry about those are theey like boat stuff and made for water too.. thanks again.

[@DCMA247]

Also getting this tape.. but just tape that one spot on the door, see the comment of the buddy with pools of water and that's me. thanks again.. saving my jeep.

[@Ricks4WD]

If the leak is coming from the a-pillar, the tape in that spot will fix it. If it's coming from somewhere else, you can still use the tape in different spots to try and narrow down where the leak might be coming from. 👍😎

[@ljbenziger]

Mine is leaking with 1700 miles definitely taking it to the dealership and have never even taken the top off

[@IslandAdventures]

Same mine has leaked almost since day one, they replaced all the seals but those door ones, and nothing stops the leak, mine has foam in that area which just blows my mind, it get saturated with water and can't hold anymore and it just flows down the tub to my floor! who uses a sponge to STOP water! Crazy!

[@shekharmoona544]

Would a good of silicone sealant work?

[@Ricks4WD]

Not sure. Perhaps, although I've found the foam weatherstripping is easier to apply and it conforms to the door seal really well. It's also easy to replace if need be.

[@Krista0770]

Hi Rick.... do you have any tips or tricks for stopping the water run off on the soft top when the door is open...that one little spot right in front. Sorry I dont have a photo.. it was raining lol

[@Ricks4WD]

Unfortunately I don't. I have the same problem, I think it would need a true raingutter channel running the length of the top and into the windshield. If you find something let us know!

[@Krista0770]

Will do.. gonna be looking. I hate getting wet before I get out of my vehicle.

[@Krista0770]

hey Rick... so remember I told you I was still having leaks.. well one other guy posted the same leak and how he fixed it.. very similar to yours but he ran the strip a longer distance. well I tried that. Perfection, it has rained twice in 3 days under cooler temps and I have been bone dry. Sooooooo happpy. I thank you both!!!

[@Ricks4WD]

That's great! I'm so glad you finally found a solution that works. Jeep on!

[@mattcarden7824]

do you have a link to the other video by chance? Tried this method to do and it doesn't leak nearly as bad, but still does unfortunately. thanks

[@joelleabounader2898]

what’s the name of the product where can I get it?

[@Ricks4WD]

It's "Napa Camper Shell Tape Weatherstrip" Napa P/N 770-1763. Link here: www.napaonline.com/en/p/BK_7701763

[@jamesbonanno3359]

By the way, it got so bad that I have ripped up all my carpet and I will be Rhino coating the pan

[@Ricks4WD]

Rhino is great stuff and a good replacement for the carpet! I have also used Monstaliner with good results, and have seen people spray in Raptor Liner as well--that looks and performs really great.

[@IlliniRob1]

Yeah, I did that to my old TJ. No regrets. It was great at the carwash too -- step 1) spray outside. step 2) spray inside. drive until dry.

[@SuperRastafari420]

Just bought one from a dealership I work at and it's leaking at the top where the foam is so annoying, it trickles all the way down to the carpet I'm buying the kit from quadratec if my dealership cant fix it.

[@miloo318]

Ross just wanted to follow up with you. Did you fix your leak and what worked?

[@stevep6108]

my new JL does this , just like my jk did - you would have thought it would have been fixed by now, but nope - i have water on the driver side floor mat, but its not traveling the way yours does - its almost like its from behind the kick panel/ knee panel under the steering wheel - maybe the new design of the JL it just runs another way hahaha - i have to check out the gasket later and see what the deal is .. i will update if this fix works with the JL - thanks for the heads up i could never find it with my jk

[@Ricks4WD]

Wow first I've heard of a JL leaking... that's too bad although it seems like Jeep can never get it right. Keep us posted!

[@stevep6108]

@@Ricks4WD i def will - i just remembered this video and thought i would come post about my jl - i had to re order some tape so i will keep yall posted or my findings ..

[@stevep6108]

@@Ricks4WD well my leak is gone it was from the seam under the cowl/corners sealed them all up and no more leaks - it rained very heavy and not a drop

[@stevep6108]

@@Ricks4WD oh and i also taped the mucket seal up in the door so im sure it was a combonation of them both - but i think more or less it was the seam

[@Ricks4WD]

@@stevep6108 awesome, glad to hear it! 👍

[@american_alien_1583]

I manage a body shop and we replaced the window frame. Now, "ever since" this has been an issue. I ordered all new gaskets for the frame (which we already replaced once) and the door seal. To no avail. Adjusted the door, cobbed the inside piller trim with dum dum and I thought I may have solved the issue. To no avail. Now I have a disgruntled customer, but atleast she said shell take it somewhere else because we clearly didn't fix the car right and I am here in my head going....every jeep has this issue...its a bolt on part....I spend time, money and energy trying to resolve a problem that really isn't mine. I should send her a thank you card for removing me now from the picture.