Sliding Rear Window...
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From: North Florida
Sliding Rear Window...
I Have the standard flat window, I just can't imagine all that glass without an opening
I would like to get the W-I-D-E-S-T opening as possible...
I was told that all the windows from 73'-96' were the same is that true? How about molding, sealing, leakage...
I've heard people can break into the sliders easy, is that true?
Also, has anyone heard of these
http://www.slickslider.com/
Are they worth the money?
I was thinking that they would stop the normal sand, ect. in the bed from flying into the open window...
If only you could do the same with the side windows too
I would like to get the W-I-D-E-S-T opening as possible...
I was told that all the windows from 73'-96' were the same is that true? How about molding, sealing, leakage...
I've heard people can break into the sliders easy, is that true?
Also, has anyone heard of these
http://www.slickslider.com/
Are they worth the money?
I was thinking that they would stop the normal sand, ect. in the bed from flying into the open window...
If only you could do the same with the side windows too
Last edited by Dan76'F100; May 29, 2003 at 09:33 PM.
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From: Albuquerque
Sliding Rear Window...
They are easy to break into. Cheap latches and glass is easy to break. I have a Bill Larence (not sure of spelling) model that has a single slider and leave a nice opening. Don't know if that brand is still around.
I use a magnetic swith to trigger my alarm system if the slider is opened.
I use a magnetic swith to trigger my alarm system if the slider is opened.
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Joined: Mar 2003
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From: Virginia Beach, Virginia
Sliding Rear Window...
Yeah I open mine almost every time I get in it, thats why I got sticks to put in. When I open it the sticks goes straight up so when I close it they just fall down and lock it. If I didnt do it that way I would forget to use them
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Joined: Feb 2002
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From: Maryland
Sliding Rear Window...
Slickslider, Looks very nice. I made my own screen for my slider years ago, they may have took my idea. I made mine from a kit you can buy at a hardware store and just used velcro to attach it to the out side of the window opening. Works very well.
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From: East Bend, Carolina, U.S
Sliding Rear Window...
Don't worry about a cheap sliding rear window latch being easy to get past. These trucks have been the easiest thing to get into since the day they were built. The wing vent is where the thieves will go first if they know anything about trucks. Glass isn't going to keep a determined thief out of your truck. I know how to pull the rear glass whether it is a slider or the stock glass and never break anything and do it from the outside or the inside. Thieves know this too. So you see the very expensive rear slider is really not a theft deterrent. Just be concerned with what overall look and functionality you want and don't worry about something a thief can defeat anyway.
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