Never losing windshield caps

[BottleShark]

I’ve heard stories about people losing the painted caps. I have mine off and on regularly as I don’t always run my roof rack. So after pulling the roof rack today, I made a “Safety Line” this way I can at least not lose the caps.
I drilled a small hole in the base and ra

I drilled a small hole in the cap next to the clip hole

Now they will stay together when off and shouldn’t fly away if it pops off going down the road.

Wire is a green coated stainless wire, have to make it match lol.

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[1970AMCAMX]

The only problem I can see with that is what is the tethered cap going to do at 70 mph? Is it going to flop around hitting the windshield and the header panel or is it going to just flop back and lay on the top?

It's possible that tethering the cap may do more harm than good.

 

[GToddC5]

The only problem I can see with that is what is the tethered cap going to do at 70 mph? Is it going to flop around hitting the windshield and the header panel or is it going to just flop back and lay on the top?

It's possible that tethering the cap may do more harm than good.

Agreed. I think some strategically glued on, very strong mini magnets are just the ticket.

 

[1970AMCAMX]

JC Whitney used to have a similar idea to keep from losing hubcaps, it was a cable that one end was connected to a lug nut and the other connected to the hubcap. I couldn't believe that whoever designed it could not figure out what would happen if the hubcap came off.

 

[Donkeygyrl]

Jc Whitney, we used to read those catalogs as kids and laugh at the crazy stuff ,fav was pinky the cat with light up brake light eyes.

 

[GToddC5]

Jc Whitney, we used to read those catalogs as kids and laugh at the crazy stuff ,fav was pinky the cat with light up brake light eyes.

Wow, click here for even more crazy things! https://blog.consumerguide.com/jc-whitney-10-strangest-catalog-items-of-the-past-100-years/

 

[BottleShark]

I don’t see how it flopping around for the few minutes as I pull over would be worse than buying a new one and having to get it painted .

 

[1970AMCAMX]

All depends on how much damage it does flopping around, never know it may just flop back and be fine. I wouldn't want to be the first to try it though.

 

[BottleShark]

All depends on how much damage it does flopping around, never know it may just flop back and be fine. I wouldn't want to be the first to try it though.

No way the plastic cap hurts the windshield or hard top. They are $25 plus what ever it cost to paint. So I would think $50 total.

 

[1970AMCAMX]

You would be surprised at how much damage a piece of plastic flapping around could do. Time will tell. I'm more worried about the paint on the windshield surround.

 

[BottleShark]

I’ll report back if it comes off.

 

[Ramble_Offroad]

Interesting idea. I don’t have my 2Door yet so I have not had the opportunity to interact with these caps. That said I’m aware that they come off too easily and some folks have lost them. I was thinking a dab of silicone may help keep it in place, and still be removable if needed.

 

[Gtrekker]

Simple solution.... Remove the caps, install a light bar. Then head to the wilderness and enjoy!!!

Oh wait.... you could be a 4 door and only cruise the mall! Lol

Team 2 Door = Its a Legend...

 

[Lifeliberty]

I used to do that with motorcycle side covers. I see no problem with it

 

[prospectfour]

Simple solution.... Remove the caps, install a light bar. Then head to the wilderness and enjoy!!!

Oh wait.... you could be a 4 door and only cruise the mall! Lol

Team 2 Door = Its a Legend...

Haha I was at the mall today with my 4 door. Took my daughter to get milkshakes and fries.

Team car seats!

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