[lars]

So this '97 XJ I looked at yesterday had some tape around the tailgate opening, near the roof. I've never noticed that back when I had my '88 so I'm wondering if this is factory or not. Can you folks have a look and see if you've got anything on your Jeep that looks like the tape in the attached image?

Thanks.

...lars

 

[BIGREDRUBI]

I had a look at mine, ( a 2000 xj) and it looks the same as yours.

Jay

 

[lars]

Finally, an answer!! Thanks, Jay!!!!

...lars

 

[J20]

normal Lars

 

[crazyguy]

whats it doing keeping the water out?

 

[Ironhorse33]

Sorry I've missed this thread somehow. Yes I have it on my 98 as well. Not sure what's it's for.

 

[lars]

Sorry I've missed this thread somehow. Yes I have it on my 98 as well. Not sure what's it's for.

I presume it's for additional water sealing. I think older ones just had seam sealer in the back. This tape might be in addition to that?

...lars