Threw my order in this morning, was going to do local pickup but figured it would cost me more than $10 gas to get there and back. 
Window Rocket - who’s tried it?
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I finally installed mine last week. Shipping was fast, packaging was excellent, instructions were great, installation was easy. I had my seats out for another project but removal is not necessary at all. Windows now work like a modern car. I'd have no problems buying again. I doubt winter will affect them where I live but it's only 3-4 months max of colder temps here anyway.
@PIP any updates on the non ABS version?
Running off 500 of the non-ABS Window Rocket spacers as I type this. They will be wrapped up tonight.
There is one more part to make. That should be up and running Monday. Then off to anodize by Wednesday would be my guess.
Packaging and hardware and instructions are all figured out. So should be up for sale as soon as we pack them up.
Thanks!
Dustin
Sweet! I've been refreshing the website daily making sure I haven't missed it. Looks great, and I'll be keeping my eyes peeled. Thanks @PIP for the fast update! Any change on price?
The non-abs kit will be a few bucks more. Not much more though.
Installed the final version of the non-ABS Window Rocket in Matt's RHD HDJ81 today. Fits great, very easy install.
Here are the special standoffs installed in place of the relay panel nuts (they will be anodized in the kits).
These mounts are 5052 sheet aluminum. I was going to build a stamping press tool to form a rib down the center for added strength. Then I thought about how simple they are and did a time/cost analysis on machining them from solid 6061 bar stock instead. Milling from solid was actually faster and lower cost vs laser cutting and forming.
That's about it until everything's back from anodized.
Hope everyone's still enjoying fast windows on these cold mornings!
@PIP Will the non-abs model install in a LHD with manual transmission?
Yes. If you don't have the ABS computer in your manual LHD the non-ABS Window Rocket bolts right in.
I just installed this on my 1997 LHD 80
Windows are better than new; nice and fast rollups; I have new window runs and they were still slowish
Installation was a breeze and everything fit like a glove; quality parts all around.
I am very happy with the results!
Windows are better than new; nice and fast rollups; I have new window runs and they were still slowish
Installation was a breeze and everything fit like a glove; quality parts all around.
I am very happy with the results!
Nothing you can't deal with for those trips
. Even the relatively moderate winters in Vancouver, BC make opening/closing windows suck. The sunroof speed sucks, too.
Anyone saying to live with the slow window speed, I've got a couple of BMWs from the same era whose windows open and close with speed. Heck, I can hand crank both windows in my Jeep YJ up and down faster than my 80's move. Also got a friend who's a Toyota mechanic who serviced 80's when they were new - he says window speed sucked back then, too.
Soon as I can a little extra USD I'll be buying the window rocket.
#winteriscoming to Canada
Soon as I can a little extra USD I'll be buying the window rocket.
#winteriscoming to Canada
I just stumbled on this. If this is as good as it seems, I'd much rather dig into the kick panel than gut 4 doors...
CrabCake
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100% agree!
Three months in and it works like everyone says.
**Cries in slow windowed FJ80** ha...
I kid... I'm patiently waiting for the non-ABS version to drop. Going to do (el cheapo) window channels, belt mouldings and this all at the same time. Just waiting on the rocket to launch!
Replaced all of my window runs two years ago and when it was cold out, they were so slow.
Now the windows, thank to Window Rocket, work like modern car windows.
Now the windows, thank to Window Rocket, work like modern car windows.
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