Overview
The Rugged Ridge 12306.03 is a black, UV treated driver side soft top windshield retainer for the 1987–1995 Jeep Wrangler (YJ). It replaces the factory plastic retainers that mount vertically on the YJ windshield frame inside the vehicle.
The retainer is made for factory soft top hardware and screws onto the windshield frame. It is a direct fit for the 1987–1995 Jeep Wrangler (YJ) models named below.
Key features
- Driver side retainer, the left side part
- UV treated
- Black finish
- Replaces factory plastic windshield retainers
- Made for factory soft top hardware
- Screws onto the windshield frame
Soft top frame hardware
The windshield retainer is one of several points that hold the soft top to the frame, and it works with the bows, the side rails and the fabric to keep the top taut. When a retainer cracks or loses its grip, the top can pull loose at the windshield edge, letting water and wind in. Checking the retainer alongside the rest of the top hardware helps catch problems early.
Frame contact areas can rust over time, especially where water collects around the windshield base. Clean and dry the surfaces before reinstalling the retainer, and use fresh screws if the old ones have stripped threads. Keep the top evenly tensioned so the retainer is not forced to hold a stretched or misaligned edge.
- Check the retainer for cracks or broken tabs
- Clean the frame contact area before reinstalling
- Replace screws with stripped threads
- Keep the top evenly tensioned
Specifications
| Brand | Rugged Ridge |
|---|---|
| Part number | 12306.03 |
| UPC | 804314057916 |
| Color | Black |
| Side | Driver side |
| Mounting | Screws onto the windshield frame |
| Fitment | Direct fit |
Vehicle fitment
It fits 1987–1995 Jeep Wrangler (YJ) models, including Base, Islander, Laredo, Renegade, Rio Grande, S, SE, Sahara and Sport trims. Wrangler TJ, LJ and JK models are not covered by this part.
Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
The retainer screws onto the windshield frame and is made for factory soft top hardware, so check that your top uses factory hardware before installing.
What’s included
One driver side retainer is described, and no screws or other hardware are listed with it.
