Chrysler recently released a new TSB that purports to reduce wind noise with the SkySlider in the closed position. It is really just an update of TSB 23-013-08 Rev. B (12-19-09), which involves replacing the front header bow, greasing the cables and updating the software. I was pretty excited when my dealership told me about the new fix, because the SkySlider has been pissing me off since I bought the Jeep. I have spent an obscene amount of time fighting with Chrysler and my dealership and trying to find a solution to the noise. I still don't understand why Chrysler/Mopar doesn't just make a frickin' wind deflector.

My dealership performed the new TSB yesterday and it is actually WORSE! . The wind noise is now louder and the front of the top shakes at highway speeds. Also got a lot of real nice greasy handprints all over the headliner. I asked that the work be performed by a local convertible specialist, but they just ignored me and did it themselves. They did give me a copy of the new TSB (below). If anyone decides to have the TSB performed, please post your results. I hope it works for somebody.

They were also going to perform two transmission TSBs, but instead just updated the trans software, so they say they can't tell exactly which updates were performed. The trans does actually seem to shift a little smoother, but I still have the shudder from 1st to 2nd from a cold start.

So, I get to call the dealership in the morning to tell them that all the time they spent working on my Jeep over the past 2 days yielded no results. They will probably just tell me to bugger off, but they will be sorely mistaken if they think I am going to give up.

TSB 23-003-10 - SkySlider Wind Noise (2-27-2010)

can you make it to the next IL M&G
viewtopic.php?f=114&t=50458

If you watch this thread, granted not sure if I will be there yet. But I'd be really curious to hear your sky slider driving compared to my sky slider seeing as you have an 08 and I have an 09 that I believe spans the production date in the TSB.

(not to mention to see another KK show up would be kinda nice, I'm the only KK ever)

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Bill and the divided Danette

2009 Liberty Sport 4x4
Sky Slider
Factory Tow Package
Super Expensive Gutter Screen Grill Inserts
24" of PPF on the front
Factory skids
AEM intake, Scanguage II
Skink Super Sliders, 3/8" Boiler Shims
Stops here for now....baby here!!!

I don't think I can do the M&G this month, but I am hoping to make it to the April M&G. I hope by then I will have acquired/fabbed a wind deflector. Jeepin_it_real was working on a deflector, so hopefully he'll chime in here and let us know how the prototype is coming along.

yeah whatever would still like to ride in someone elses KK with sky slider because to me mine doesn't bother me at all and just curious to hear it in another vehicle and compare the 2.

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Bill and the divided Danette

2009 Liberty Sport 4x4
Sky Slider
Factory Tow Package
Super Expensive Gutter Screen Grill Inserts
24" of PPF on the front
Factory skids
AEM intake, Scanguage II
Skink Super Sliders, 3/8" Boiler Shims
Stops here for now....baby here!!!

would love to see another KK at our M&G

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Steve
2018 RAM 1500 Rebel
2003 KJ
Mods:Exterior: Frankenlift + 2 extra rear iso, JBA UCAs, ARB Bumper w/XRC8, Safari Snorkel, 265/75/16 AT, Mopar Skids, Boulderbars, RL Gecko Sport Rack
Interior: Infinity Reference speakers, 12" Alpine Type R Sub, Alpine radio, Gauge Pods (Oil, Volts), Cobra Cb, All J Interior Rack

Definitely. I'd like to hear an '09 as well. It seems as though they must have changed something in the '09-'10 SkySliders, because a majority of the complaints I have read are about the '08s. I test drove a 2010 with a SkySlider up to 85 mph and it was quiet.



I am planning to make it to one of the M&Gs soon. I'd also love to do Cliff's or another off-roading trip if I can put together the funds to make the Jeep mud-worthy this summer.

deflector is still in progress... well in progress cause it hasnt been started but once the weather gets a little nicer i will... i'm also trying to find a place to do fiberglass replicas of it or polyurethane or something so i can make up a bunch etc.... will let you know when i get mine done... and i'll try and figure out the whole situation with making copies

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08 Revenge- Rock Lizard (Skink Sliders & Gecko Roof Rails), High Clearance Trimmed Front Bumper, Mopar skids, Riddler Diff Cover, JBA (5.5 Arms, 6" rear Springs, Front Adjust-A-Struts), 32" DuraTracs, Superior 4.56's, Front & Rear ARB Lockers, Fastman Throttle Body, AEM Intake, Hypertech Tune, Custom Ram Air, RunCool Louvers

i have to go the the stealership soon so i'll find out some info on the skyslider ( new TSB)

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08 Revenge- Rock Lizard (Skink Sliders & Gecko Roof Rails), High Clearance Trimmed Front Bumper, Mopar skids, Riddler Diff Cover, JBA (5.5 Arms, 6" rear Springs, Front Adjust-A-Struts), 32" DuraTracs, Superior 4.56's, Front & Rear ARB Lockers, Fastman Throttle Body, AEM Intake, Hypertech Tune, Custom Ram Air, RunCool Louvers

Thanks

I'll get that posted here soon

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2008 KK Liberty Sport NIGHT OPS EDITION + GILLS
OEM & Custom Skids - Factory Tow Package - Rock Lizard Skink Super Sliders
Prototype JBA 4 Inch Lift - JBA UCA's - Flowmaster Super 44 OR - Whacked Resonator
Jet Stage 2 - RL Gecko Basket Rack - Custom Winch Bumper - Recon 10.5K Winch

Progress is good. Can't wait to see the prototype. Good luck.


No prob. Sorry the quality is poopy. It is a scanned copy of a copy.

I spoke to the dealership today and expressed my disappointment that the SkySlider is now louder after the TSB was performed. Our initial conversation went nowhere, but I got a voicemail from them a few hours later saying that a Chrysler engineer would be there later in the month to look at another customer's vehicle and that he would also take a look at the SkySlider. I have been trying to talk to a Chrysler engineer for some time now, so it'll be interesting to hear what he has to say.

Er.... 2010 owner here... Wind Noise from the moment we pulled on the highway leaving the dealership. Had a 2006 Liberty, then a 2008 Nitro, both on lease... decided to buy a 2010 Liberty Limited... now have the wind noise issue.

Stealership stated that this was the first time someone had reported this to him (Sales Person)... however in my brief reading seems to be an issue... hopefully with the 2010 that it is more of an adjustment issue since I have been reading that mostly 2008 owners were affected by this...

Needless to say, not very happy about the deal...





Jeepin_it_real - Any progress on the wind deflector? THX...

i've got an '08 and i wasn't that worried about the noise thinking it was a new design and it's also my first jeep so i thought it may be normal. it does get annoying at times like when i'm trying to have a conversation/phone call and such, but i also live in kansas and the wind can normally be blowing like a boitch! figured there may be adjustments at a dealer but haven't looked into it as of yet. would be very interested what an engineer might say about it!! please keep us posted, thanx!

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awsumk
2008 Metallic Black Liberty
Sky-Slider roof
2" Daystar lift
Boyd Coddington 16 X 8's
Firestone Destination 265/70/R16's
Magnaflow Exhaust