Solid rear window to Power Slider Conversion
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Solid rear window to Power Slider Conversion
2017 F250 Super Duty XL. Has anyone done this conversion? How much was it? For those that have a power slider, where is the switch? Hauling 16’ boards from the home cheapo is a PITA. I’m considering swapping out to a slider. Just a thought at this point I’m looking at other options too. I’m not moving boards everyday and would just like the option.
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Mine came with the slider, and it has defroster things in it which is really nice. It turns on when I hit the button for the side view mirror defrosters. The slider switch is above your head, to the rear of the upfitter switches.
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If you swap it out check out Safelite. I do not work for them. Just they provide good service at reasonable price. My buddy had his 2015 denali rear window swapped to solid one with defrost from a slider cause it leaked from day one and he never found the leak until 2 years later. I think GM reimbursed him for the window. All they wanted to do was put a new foam seal in where the slider sealed. Bogus so he swapped to a solid.
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If I were in your shoes I’d get a manual slide aftermarket. They make them. Wehring on here added one if I remember correctly.
as a person with the power slide... frufiest thing ever had on a super duty. A sliding window is useful. Power slide? Right up there with lighted sill plates
as a person with the power slide... frufiest thing ever had on a super duty. A sliding window is useful. Power slide? Right up there with lighted sill plates
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Haha I hear ya. I was thinking solely for security purposes as I figured a power slide would be more secure. My last experience with a slider was on an 89 150. Very Chincy. I also figured a manual slide wasn’t even an option these days. Thanks for all the replies
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That’s a clever idear. If it breaks down so i can keep it with my rig I just may do that. Or if I’m feeling froggy maybe I’ll weld something up.
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I recently blew out the rear window on my '17 before the new rig arrived. The entire assembly was $600 cost (ins covered it), safelite did the install. Everything is glued to the main glass, so when it's replaced they replace everything. Pretty dang slick.
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If I were in your shoes I’d get a manual slide aftermarket. They make them. Wehring on here added one if I remember correctly.
as a person with the power slide... frufiest thing ever had on a super duty. A sliding window is useful. Power slide? Right up there with lighted sill plates
as a person with the power slide... frufiest thing ever had on a super duty. A sliding window is useful. Power slide? Right up there with lighted sill plates
I too occasionally pass long stuff through the window. Did it on my '97 all the time. Just got the 2020 so haven't needed to yet.
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Understood. When I have to actually squeeze a couple of 2x6x12s into the truck, I'll have fashioned something to prevent any weight on the glass. Not yet sure if it will be a thing that rests on the back seat or if it will rest on the front edge of the bed.
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Thanks for all the replies. After careful consideration I think I'm just going to fab something out of the tailgate for hitch. Seems like a lot of money to spend for something i'll use so infrequently used. I'll post some pics at some point. I've got the steel laying around anyhow. Thanks!
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