Has anyone purchased an aftermarket non-oem rear sliding window? I am thinking about getting a replacement but don't know if they fit and function as well as the oem units. Does anyone have experience or comments with this they can share? Thanks

 

I have put one in each of several trucks I have owned.

They fit and function fine. Not difficult to install at all. Get about 20 feet of clothes line, some wd-40 and a friend and you will be done in 10 minutes.

It is a simple job if you have someone to hold and push the window while you seat the gasket. Doing it yourself is possible, but stupidly difficult.

You need 2 flat head screw drivers and some wood shims to remove the old window. Only the first couple of feet are slow, then the window will just pull out. Don't get in a rush and push to much or you'll break it and have a mess to clean up. Push the screw drivers in under the gasket on the inside of the window, lift gently and insert shim, move over a couple of inches and repeat. Keep moving a couple of inches at a time and soon you will be able to just pull the window out.

To install the new window:

Wrap the old gasket around the frame of the slider. Spray a light coat of WD-40 in the gasket channel. Take the clothes line and push it into the channel in the gasket all the way around until the rope doubles at the top center.

Put the window in position and have your friend push lightly but firmly against the window frame directly opposite from where you are pulling the rope. Slowly and steadily pull the rope at a 90 degree angle {straight towards you}. You will see the gasket lip seating as the rope pulls out. Go all the way around the frame as your friend maintains pressure. Once the gasket is seated use a screwdriver to fix any areas of the gasket that are folded.

I just recently did it in my 95 F-150 and the hardest part was removing all the interior panels to get to the window gasket.

Total time for job: 30 minutes if you take your time.
Difficulty level: 3 out of 10 if you follow the directions in the package {or above}.

These directions do not apply to late model trucks {04 and up} . I am told the installation has to be done by a professional and the cost is signifigantly more. I paid $129.00 for my 95 F-150 window and did it myself. The aftermarket rear window on my 05 F-250 was priced and installed by the dealer at almost $800.00. It was done at no cost to me or I would not have paid that much.

Go for it, its a simple and nice upgrade.

 

1997up f150's are bolted to the truck.

remove and or loosen the interior trim around the backglass.

using a 9mm socket, remove all of the gold nuts around the inside of the backglass (underneath the interior trim ) These nuts are threaded onto studs that are attached to the trim ring of the backglass/slider.

using a pry bar, gently pry between the pinchweld of the truck and the trim ring of the backglass/slider. When you feel that it is starting to separate, use a utility knife to cut the butyl tape that is sealing the backglass/slider to the pinchweld of the truck. continue prying and cutting all the way around the window until it breaks loose.

After window is removed, clean off old butyl tape from pinchweld. Be careful not to scratch paint ( if you scratch, you must primer scratched areas or they WILL rust).

Now, apply butyl tape to new slider, making sure that it is installed on the outside of the studs. Peel tape off of butyl and align studs on slider with holes on the pinchweld of truck. Push slider in, using the palms of your hand. When it feels secure, go inside and reinstall gold nuts on the interior trim ring of slider. Be careful not to tighten too tight as the studs will snap.
re-install interior trim, clean up any mess and you are done.

 

I use dish detergant for the lube is easy to claen up just don't go nuts with it

 

I purchased and installed an aftermarket tinted rear slider for my 04 Superduty. The install took all of about 3 minutes and I have not had any problems with it.

Kyle

 

Care to elaborate on it? I'm planning on doing this to my 04SD.

 

I enlisted a buddy of mine that has done this very same thing previously. All I know is that it didnt take more than 5 minutes for the whole project.

 

Ok thanks anyway!

 

What is a reliable brand of aftermarket rear sliders? I see a lot of advertisements for CRL. I was told by a mechanic at a dealership that the '04 F150 Heritage may be bolted or glued he wasn't sure. Anyone else know?

 

Welcome to FTE!
Wow, diggin up an old thread. Don't be afraid to start a new one.

I have used the crl ones for years. Glass installer by trade. That said I have not had to replace one on an F150, but I do think that they are bolted and glued. You could always get your local glass shop to get you a price for one, and install. Something we do on a regular basis, and then have all the right prep to install properly and warranty for any leaking.

 

good info again

 

they are bolted. you remove the trim around the back window and unbolt like 20 bolts that frame the window. i was scrapping out a 97 and got it out with some challenge but not too bad.