Hey all, so here is a long delayed post on my sliding window install. I bought them off ebay in 2015 and they came from Australia. They were in good condition but needed ALL new weatherstripping and a paint job. Thankfully
@NookShneer also had a set so we had the frames powdered in black. Taking the windows apart was not that hard, but take pics and document where all the pieces are located and how the weatherstripping is applied. Taking the glass out is definitely a two person job and is outlined in the FSM.
So now that the glass was clean and the frame was painted it was time to assemble.
First you need new "bailey channel". This was the only non-toyota part I used. Those I got from Scott's old rubber in New Zealand. I ordered 5 meters of part # 350.117. You can email Scott at
scott@scottsoldautorubber.com.au . There may be a similar part here in the US but Scott had been mentioned before in some AUS threads so I went with what I knew worked. You will have to cut the new channel drain holes and other details to match the OEM piece:
I glued them into the frame with 3M weatherstripping glue.
Next you will need new center wiper posts: The center wiper post is no longer available for the 60 series, so I ordered a 80 series center posts since they have slider windows stock. I then cut it down to the same length as the 60 series one and it worked perfect! A dremel was perfect for this job.
80 series center wiper posts:
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80 series (left) and old 60 series (right)
So as I have found, there was some variation in the slider window construction within the 60 series. So some of these parts you may not need, like the little center post screw. Here are some parts you may or may not need/want to replace:
Center post screw:
Window lock mechanism parts:
Center post top spacer pad:
Outer D-shaped weatherstripping for window frame:
Amazon product ASIN B0054U934A
Now that your windows are all assembled:
Its time to install. I had to repair some paint on the body since now was a good time while the windows were out. When the paint was ready I used 3M butyl tape to glue the windows in. "3M 08620 Window-Weld 1/4" x 15' Round Ribbon Sealer Roll" . Before I glued the windows in I peeled back the headliner so it wasn't between the body and the slider window. I didn't want any potential moisture to wick in from outside. Once the window was pressed into the body opening I used several strong clips to fully pinch the window agains the metal body lip to fully seal the butyl sealant.
After it was fully glued all around I installed the lock strip. Here are some pics of the interior and the lock strip I got from McMaster ( part# 24175K17
McMaster-Carr ). I wish I would have found dark grey but black works ok.
I know it may be a little hard to see in the phots but the lock-trim pinches the body window seam and the innermost lip of the slider window frame. It is really there to finish off the look, the butyl is what really holds the window in.
Fully Installed:
Hopefully it was helpful and you all enjoy your sliding windows.
