Are all the mounting threads 'floating' on a 95 YJ windshield frame?

Mclearg

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Hi All, i'm currently in the middle of rebuilding a tired 95 YJ 4 cylinder manual.
Tub is back on after welding, priming, interior bed-lining etc
I've trial fitted the fenders, hood, grill, half doors and tailgate . . all bar the tailgate will be removed for color and top coat.
No issues getting everything aligned and looking good EXCEPT the windshield.
I'm having issues with aligning the replacement I bought (original was damaged and corroded) and I'm looking for some advice.
The 2 pairs of 2 mounting holes on the front face of the frame for the hinges are 'floating' i.e. the threaded plate held within the frame moves around to provide adjustment.
However on the frame I have the 2x side holes are fixed.
Are the two mounting holes on the side of the frame on the original part 'floating' as I've described?
Unfortunately I discarded my original frame some time ago so cannot compare.
I think the part I bought was from Keyparts but I'm not sure. . .might have been Crown.
I've chatted online with a few suppliers but tbh the sales reps haven't understood the question.
Many Thanks in advance.
Gordon
 

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This is an old post but I’m going to try to get a question answered regarding this topic…. I was replacing my windshield frame and the floating thread plate fell inside… any tricks to get it back ???
 
Maxamy said:
I was hoping I didn’t have to admit it but I shamefully did it twice …. So… both sides
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I went through this on my previous Jeep. The bracket dropped into the frame as soon as I got the last bolt out. UGH. I had no idea. I used a telescoping magnet tool through the large opening in the bottom of the frame, to get the bracket to sit in place enough to get one of the bolts threaded into it. It was a real pita and took a few tries but I got it done.
 
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