2017 Jeep JK 2-Door Hardtop Leaking at Driver Door — Expert Fix

Hi Mike,

Thanks for reaching out.

The leaking you’re experiencing at the driver door on your 2017 JK 2-door
hardtop is a very common issue, even if it’s only happening during light
rain right now.

The root cause comes down to the factory sealing design. Unlike most
vehicles on the road today, the Wrangler JK does not have a proper
body-side sealing surface. Instead, the door seals are designed to press
directly against painted metal. Since painted metal is not a consistent
sealing surface, small gaps can develop around the upper door corner and
A-pillar area, allowing water to slowly work its way into the cabin.

In many cases, light rain is actually when owners first begin noticing the
issue before it becomes more severe over time.

Even though the seals may appear to be in good condition, the real problem
is that they do not have a proper gasketed surface to compress against.

The most effective long-term solution is adding a factory-specific Jeep
leak fix kit with body-side weatherstripping. This creates the missing
sealing surface the factory design lacks, allowing the seals to compress
evenly and consistently. Once installed, it eliminates the gaps and
resolves the water intrusion issue at its source.

Below is a link to the leak fix kit that will solve your issues.

If you have any additional questions, feel free to reply to this email or
contact me directly.

Best regards,
Tony

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