Why would Jeep Do This?

[Subybaja]

I just got a set from Memphis today in the mail. Still $11.50 each 4 years later, and they were willing to ship USPS to AK!

http://www.memphisequipment.com/M715...-Cab-and-Body/

They are exactly like the originals, chrome strip and all. They are side-specific. I haven't installed them yet (I did just brush 6" of snow off the truck to have a look at the doors!), but they seem like a good fit.

But. The chrome bead at the top just sits against the inside edge of the door sheetmetal, with no seal. I'll probably use them, and run a tiny bead of silicone. I really like the way the BJs seals shown above overlap the body, shedding water OUTSIDE the door! They also look much beefier- these oem ones are a tiny little rubber lip, almost like a windshield wiper. I guess you can choose whether you want leaks at either end, or all along. :/

I think I'll call BJs and see if they can get them an inch longer, maybe even trim-to-fit...



For the next guy reading this in 2018:

Stock m715 outer wipes measure 21 3/8".
Stock Wagoneer outer wipes measure 20 1/8".
I just went out and measured both.



Here are the places I found selling wipes:

http://www.teamgrandwagoneer.com/com...oor-1968-1988/
$43 for inner and outer, 2-door J truck.

http://www.bjsoffroad.com/prod-1349.htm
$13 each rubber/felt, J-truck/Wagoneer, China aftermarket

http://www.bjsoffroad.com/prod-1347.htm
$50 each rubber/felt, J-truck/Wagoneer, OEM Jeep

http://www.memphisequipment.com/M715...-Cab-and-Body/
$11.50 each rubber wipe, M715

[brute4c]

Wow...thats great info...thank you for posting all of it!!

[cronin11]

Hi had the same problem with me windows a few months ago, i had a glass guy Glue
sweeps from another type of vehicle and it came out nice. good luck cronin11

[Subybaja]

BJs just got back to me- no dice. They can't get them longer. I think I'll still order a set.

[Duane]

how well do the interior wipes fit from the civilian truck on ours? I have M715 ones from memphis for the outside and after 5 years or so they are cracked, gonna put my spares on and order another set for spares, but would like to change the inners, didnt see any pics on the inside ones or how they fit.

Thanks

Duane