Replacing rear window runs / guides / channels / tracks (with pictures)

[Stylo07]

Before buttoning things back up, lube the track with silicon oil (I used the same stuff I use on my garage door tracks) and inspect the remainder of the interior of the door for water damage, etc.

 

[Stylo07]

Put everything back together in reverse order, making sure to fully seal the vapor/moisture barrier, (re)secure the door handle mechanism, reinstall the foam around the door handle mechanism and, finally, fish the power window bundle through the hole in the door panel before reinstalling. Also, make sure to test the function before fully buttoning up everything.

Hopefully this is helpful. Feel free to make suggestions and ask questions.

Thanks,
Matt

 

[arndog123]

Nice write up. Do the windows roll up a lot faster now?

 

[Stylo07]

Thanks! Yes, they do. They're not like brand new, I'm sure, but are very close.

 

[Sanchez]

Thanks for putting this together, I'll be doing my fronts soon as i get some time.

-Juan

 

[Akella]

Nice write up. I will add link to this write up to my window runs thread if you dont mind.

 

[Stylo07]

Nice write up. I will add link to this write up to my window runs thread if you dont mind.

Thanks. That's totally cool with me.

 

[Stylo07]

Thanks for putting this together, I'll be doing my fronts soon as i get some time.

-Juan

You're welcome. Hope this is helpful.

 

[Akella]

Thanks. That's totally cool with me.

Thanks. Just posted the link.

Are you planning to do write up for the front or you are already changed them?

 

[Ugly Dwarf]

Thanks for posting this up. I'm new to the cruiser world and mine needs a fair bit of this and that... and the slow windows fall into the "that" category. I'm sure I'll make use of this in the next month or so.

 

[kzaz02]

Where did you purchase the tracks from? Didn't see that listed but maybe I missed it.
Thanks for the write up.

 

[Tapage]

I need to do this in my 80 ... if you don't mind .. how much was all 4 guides .?

 

[Stylo07]

Thanks. Just posted the link.

Are you planning to do write up for the front or you are already changed them?

I haven't done them yet as it's the rears that really needed it. However, I may tinker with the front passenger window next week. If I do, I'll take pictures and post up any differences.

 

[Stylo07]

Where did you purchase the tracks from? Didn't see that listed but maybe I missed it.
Thanks for the write up.

I purchased all four guides from Mud member Akella. He has a thread in the For Sale - Parts section. The link is below. I'll also add this to the first post in the thread. Thanks for asking!

https://forum.ih8mud.com/sale-parts/570977-ca-80-front-window-runs-120-shipped-both-sides.html

 

[Stylo07]

I need to do this in my 80 ... if you don't mind .. how much was all 4 guides .?

I paid $225, including shipping (I'm in the US), for all four guides. I bought them from Mud member Akella.

 

[Tapage]

I paid $225, including shipping (I'm in the US), for all four guides. I bought them from Mud member Akella.

nice .. sounds like my project list it's getting a new line ..

 

[Cyril Jeff]

did this this weekend thanks to your fantastic write-up! thanks a TON!

only part that I got hung up on was "feeding the window back in", all I was missing was turning the window glass clockwise one rotation and slipping it in, what a breeze!

 

[PoorHouse]

I haven't done them yet as it's the rears that really needed it. However, I may tinker with the front passenger window next week. If I do, I'll take pictures and post up any differences.

Thanks for the write up.

I'll be watching for the fronts.

 

[ukaviator]

Nice write up, thanks for taking the time to do this

 

[wangjjang]

Awesome guide. Will be following this week.