The originals were in bad shape. Very dried out and brittle, cracks and splits. And it got worse as we took the glass out. On top of that the previous owner apparently had the rubbers out once before and monster glued them in place, then glued the glass into the rubbers. It was a fight just to get the glass out. Had to be done though so the new top and headliner could go in. So I understand correctly, your saying the rear rubber for a 4 door will not work in a 2 door hardtop right?