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Old 09-06-2015, 01:45 PM
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Getting Water In The Cab

Okay guys so recently I've been getting water inside of the cab on my 97 whenever it rains, or when I wash it.
It's only getting in on the drivers side at the very top of the door, I'm almost positive it's coming in around the door seal. I have tried putting 3/8 tubing inside of the factory seal but it still leaks the same amount.

Now I noticed that our other truck (the 93) has a seal on the door and on the cab, but mine only has a seal on the cab and I'm thinking that is why mine is leaking. And I do remember the body shop mentioning I would need some new door seals soon. (I just didn't realize they removed the old ones)

I have found them on both LMC Truck and Bronco Graveyard. Has anyone bought them from either company? And were they good quality and fit?
 
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I get them from Ford the next day
 
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Old 09-06-2015, 09:18 PM
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According to Ford's site they are about $74 each.

Not trying to be a cheapskate, but if LMC or Bronco Graveyard are good quality I'll get them for about 1/3 of the price.
 
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Could it be the caulking around the rain channel is cracked and letting water in? On my trucks it Wan and letting rain in. I cleaned it all out and applied new body seam sealer to it. It seemed to fix my leak. Also I have bought off brand weather stripping. It was made by a reputable company. It leaked worse than my originals that were 25 years old. Bought a set from Ford and all was good.
 
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Originally Posted by Fastback460
According to Ford's site they are about $74 each.

Not trying to be a cheapskate, but if LMC or Bronco Graveyard are good quality I'll get them for about 1/3 of the price.
Well I get 25% off list prices off Ford and the LMC stuff is pretty much junk so......
 
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Originally Posted by 83capril
Could it be the caulking around the rain channel is cracked and letting water in? On my trucks it Wan and letting rain in. I cleaned it all out and applied new body seam sealer to it. It seemed to fix my leak. Also I have bought off brand weather stripping. It was made by a reputable company. It leaked worse than my originals that were 25 years old. Bought a set from Ford and all was good.
I'll check that just in case, but I'm pretty sure it's coming in through the door.

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Well I get 25% off list prices off Ford and the LMC stuff is pretty much junk so......
Well I don't get 25% off list prices from Ford.....I get beat over the head like everyone else. And I probably won't buy from LMC due to their reputation, but I have nothing against Bronco Graveyard

I know that buying from Ford is the best option, but come on! $148 for two 3ft pieces of rubber?
 
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