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Author:	zoso7374 [ Tue Aug 16, 2011 2:21 pm ]
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I just did this and it works great. There is still some noise at about 75mph and above, but it is now at a completely acceptable level. Great fix, and a big relief after several years of being annoyed by this.

Author:	fattmox [ Sat Jan 07, 2012 8:06 pm ]
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Picked up a 2008 KK with a Sky Slider before Christmas. We were bummed about the wind noise as this was one of the reasons we bought a new car; our old car's sunroof made a lot of noise around 95 km/h+. We experienced noise with the Sky Slider at 85 km/h+ Thank goodness for this forum as we are out of warranty and the TSB did not look attractive or as a permanent fix. I took the advice of this form and did the alcohol clean and install 3/4" x 7/16" neoprene weatherstripping I dried and cleaned the lip. Then installed the weather stripping This is what it looks like installed Here's a video of it closing http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BanWOjAVsU I trimmed the 90 degree edge of the weatherstripping so it doesn't catch when closing Unfortunately there is just too much bulk in the 7/16" and the safety mechanism would make is stop short http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9RAgruTjHQ I took out the 7/16" and grabbed some 1/4" Here's a video of it closing with the 1/4" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8A2QqLx-z0 We got a nice complete close and it's nice and quite up to 160 km/h (100 mp/h)

Author:	bagwell [ Sat Jan 07, 2012 9:37 pm ]
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great design by Chrysler.... really sad they couldn't spend $3.50 to fix this at the factory!

Author:	natasjlp [ Thu Feb 02, 2012 10:09 pm ]
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Yes - - - > I will be trying this fix tomorrow or over the weekend. Ridiculous the Dealer techs or Chrysler couldn't figure something like this out?? Been having trouble with the dealer and Chrysler direct for months. Warranty just ran out 2012 for my 2008 Jeep Liberty. Love the Skyslider but can't stand the noise! thanks everyone - I will be posting results!!

Author:	glsec507 [ Sun Feb 12, 2012 11:57 am ]
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My concern would be leaking near the portion of the slider that has to go from touching the weatherstripping to touching the rubber part on the roof! seems like this would create a gap would it not????

Author:	FDez [ Sat Feb 18, 2012 9:36 pm ]
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I have had this done on my KK for over a year now and have had no water problems whatsoever. The wind noise does seem to be getting a tad louder on the highway so I will probably redo it come spring. I've got no problem spending the extra $4.00.

Author:	glsec507 [ Sat Feb 18, 2012 9:39 pm ]
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FDez wrote: I have had this done on my KK for over a year now and have had no water problems whatsoever. The wind noise does seem to be getting a tad louder on the highway so I will probably redo it come spring. I've got no problem spending the extra $4.00. Ok thanks

Author:	mawlkrawler [ Tue Feb 28, 2012 11:26 am ]
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My weatherstripping starting to go. Its the 3rd time I've replaced it. I've been cruisin around the internet trying to find alternative solutions and I stumbled onto BMW's site. The new X5 has a panoramic sunroof that seems to be having the same issue as the KK Sky Slider. So BMW made a really really nice wind deflector for the X5. I'm going to call my local BMW parts store and see if I can get my hands on it and see if it will fit. Does anyone know anything about the deflector? I just don't know how large the X5's panoramic sunroof is. The Sky Slider is around ~44" I believe. Here is a pic of the X5's panoramic roof. As you can see it looks really similar to the KK's Just trying to make some more progress on the issue

Author:	DoubleK [ Tue Feb 28, 2012 5:49 pm ]
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mawlkrawler wrote: My weatherstripping starting to go. Its the 3rd time I've replaced it. I've been cruisin around the internet trying to find alternative solutions and I stumbled onto BMW's site. The new X5 has a panoramic sunroof that seems to be having the same issue as the KK Sky Slider. So BMW made a really really nice wind deflector for the X5. I'm going to call my local BMW parts store and see if I can get my hands on it and see if it will fit. Does anyone know anything about the deflector? I just don't know how large the X5's panoramic sunroof is. The Sky Slider is around ~44" I believe. Here is a pic of the X5's panoramic roof. As you can see it looks really similar to the KK's Just trying to make some more progress on the issue my mother has the 2011 X5... of what i remember about her car (i havent driven in it that much bc i have two jeeps lol) is that the deflector pops up when the slider opens. i can go home and take a pic for you if you want?....

Author:	hrogi [ Tue Feb 28, 2012 8:49 pm ]
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I have seen cost from $95 to $125.. I really hope you can get your hands and measuring tape on one of these...

Author:	mawlkrawler [ Wed Feb 29, 2012 11:15 pm ]
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This is the one I was talking about. Its not a great pic of it tho. I don't think it pops out. It looks pretty permanent. I havn't had a chance to run by the BMW dealership. Snowstorm hit today.

Author:	arcticbutcher [ Fri Mar 02, 2012 9:29 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Skyslider Fixed
2012 skyslider here and I dont seem to have these problems that you all are having. Is there noise from the top, yes, but it is a piece of canvas top above me. I also came from 2 jk's somy view is a little different on the matter

Author:	Phill [ Tue Aug 21, 2012 5:50 am ]
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This sky slider wind noise keeps driving me crazy ( KK 2008 model). Ive tried the wind stripping solution but it didn' t work. Is there any wind deflector that can finally make the difference?

Author:	BrendonR [ Tue Aug 21, 2012 10:40 am ]
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Jesus-H-Christie I hate when this thread pops up again..... No. There are no wind deflectors that work with the sky slider.

Author:	mawlkrawler [ Wed Aug 29, 2012 4:08 am ]
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BrendonR wrote: Jesus-H-Christie I hate when this thread pops up again..... No. There are no wind deflectors that work with the sky slider. lol well said, you kinda get used to it or make a custom one outa fiberglass.

Author:	Kitkat1989 [ Fri Mar 23, 2018 12:51 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Skyslider Fixed
My sky slider roof broke and of course jeep wanted between 2500-3000$ to fix it. I found a mechanic who used the adhesive for windshields and put about 3 feet of it in the front and back of the top. Its not noticeable and is holding strong. The downside is that the roof cannot be opened. However i prefer this to the top almost flying off the car going down the interstate. So if you dont care if the top opens this was about a $75 fix with no leaks or air noise.

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