Replace solid rear window with slider?
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Replace solid rear window with slider?
Anyone know whats involved in doing this and what it costs? Are aftermarket windows any good, or should I say with factory?
If this something a typical weekend wrenches can do or should it be left to a pro?
I was on just ebay and found windows from $200 to $600 just with my first search. That is quite a price range!
If this something a typical weekend wrenches can do or should it be left to a pro?
I was on just ebay and found windows from $200 to $600 just with my first search. That is quite a price range!
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Sounds like something you might take to a glass shop. Not everything is DIY.
Coordinate with your local glass shop, they might let you buy the window on E Bay and charge you labor to put it in.
I would like to do the same thing some time.
Coordinate with your local glass shop, they might let you buy the window on E Bay and charge you labor to put it in.
I would like to do the same thing some time.
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Too bad we don't live closer to each other since I'd gladly give up my slider window for a solid version. In the 9 years that I've owned my truck I have only needed to open that window once, and that was because I locked my keys in the truck. Luckily I was able to break in via the sliding rear window (it's super easy to do...).
To me it's just a way for thieves to have easy access to the cab of my truck. I would much rather have a solid window if given the choice. At least for Crew Cab models....the sliding window might be pretty nice on Standard or Extended Cab models...
To me it's just a way for thieves to have easy access to the cab of my truck. I would much rather have a solid window if given the choice. At least for Crew Cab models....the sliding window might be pretty nice on Standard or Extended Cab models...
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I wish you were closer also.. i would trade in a heartbeat. I havent opened my slider once because its a pain in the a**. Very difficult to slide open from the driver seat. Plus i dont like how it looks, and with the aftermarket tint it doesnt look very good. but thats just me,...
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On my last F150 (93 reg. cab long bed) I had a rear slider and I would stick long pieces of lumber though the window and rest the other side on the tailgate, seems to work great for me.. It does seem a little odd to have on in a 4 door truck, but then again 4 door trucks seem weird to me haha 
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Installation on older Super Duties is very easy with a piece of rope and soapy water, and a helper. You can also use WD-40. I found take-off sliders from a railroad truck and got one for $50. To remove the old glass, just pry under the seal from inside the truck using some plastic bicycle wheel levers ($5/set) and you won't mar the paint. The window will quickly start to come out, with the seal attached. To install the new one, put a piece of 1/4" nylon rope in the seal groove, push the window up against the truck, and have a helper pull the rope and work the seal around the metal from the inside. Easy as pie. I think the very latest Super Duties have glued-in rear windows, so this method does not apply there.
I prefer the slider for the rare times you need to bring home 16' pieces of home siding or very long stuff.
I prefer the slider for the rare times you need to bring home 16' pieces of home siding or very long stuff.
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what is considered an older superduty? Can you tell in advance if its glued or not?
I changed a windshield on a old VW bug years ago, it was very simple it was a channeled gasket holding it in place, no glues or anything, it took all of 15 minutes to do..
I changed a windshield on a old VW bug years ago, it was very simple it was a channeled gasket holding it in place, no glues or anything, it took all of 15 minutes to do..
