Just installed new vent shade visors on the doors. these are the type that go in the window channel. The only problem is that on the drivers side it does not seal / sit correctly. Any suggestions? I thought about trimming the edge a bit.

 

Take em back and get the stick on types. Those channel ones rattle when the windows are down, they donfit properly, etc.

 

Never had a problem with my WeatherTech WeatherFlectors; they also are the in-channel type. I've ran this same brand in three different vehicles with no problems.

When getting them initially installed, make sure they are positioned correctly. The contours of the shade should follow those of the window, obviously. You may also need to do a bit of adjusting to get the lip of the shade fully inserted into the window channel. When you roll up the windows, you may need to help it up to its fully closed position. Over the course of a few days, they will "settle" into place, and the window will roll up/down without any problem.

 

How cold has it been? I think it had to be 65 degrees for them to install properly. you might want to try a hair dryer and see if you can get it to work.

 

Just a heads up to other's thinking about doing this mod and will find this post by using the search feature. Stay away from EGR. I just purchased a pair from JCWhitney and they suck. The driver's side was warped and the passenger side wouldn't let the window close all the way. 4 thumbs down for those. I think I'll try out the Weathertech's.

 

I suggest Auto Vent Shades make . . .

 

I had also been warned that although the EGRs were good quality, WeatherTech was better. I tried to save $15 and bought the EGR brand. After a couple of weeks, my passenger window still wouldn't roll-up all the way (and I did have it properly positioned in the channel). I finally returned them and ordered Weathertechs. The Weathertechs fit much better in my opinion. Weathertech also makes the darker shade now, which is what I have.

 

Another vote for Weathertechs here.

 

I guess this is why I am here.....I had a pair of EGR's that I ordered from a truck shop and I didnt want EGR but they ordered them anyways. These were for a '99 f-150, I went to pick them up and noticed they were EGR...I was kinda upset cause they were supposed to order the Weathertech ones or LUND in channel but I got to looking at the EGR's and I like how thick they were compared to the other brands. Needless to say I like them, they fit perfectly in the F150. The only gripe I had was when we had a dust storm the sand would get in between the window and the visors and would make a horrid sound when rolling the windows up or down but that was just a minor detail that I could overlook cause they were just pefect. I dont know how long they would have done cause I only had my truck about one year after I installed them so I didnt get to see how they weather. So I give EGR a thumbs up but maybe only for the f-150 model I dont know how they fit in a Superduty.

 

Beings that this thread is active again...

Try doing your install on a warm day--the warmer, the better. Once you have the visor fitted into the window channel, go back & forth acrossed it a couple of times pushing it up into the channel & towards the outside edge of the window track....just to make absolutely sure it begins to seat where it needs to be.

For the folks with manual windows, you are in good shape. For those of us with power windows, you will need to do a bit more work.

As you roll up the window, you may need to help the window up that last 1/2" or so. The easiest way to do this to have someone sandwich the window between their hands & gently pull upwards while the other person pushes the button to get the window to roll up.

When I did mine, I got it rolled up, backed it back down & then back up a couple of times to help get everything situated. Then, after a day or so of baking in the summer sun with the window fully closed, it will be good to go. You can hear the window make contact with the shade when you roll it up, but it has never posed any problems with the window rolling up. And, more importantly, the WeatherTechs have been solid when it comes to having your windows rolled down. No flapping, vibrating, or anything else that may make me worry about one falling out & skittering along the highway.

 

Still another vote for Weathertech's. I have them on the truck and have used them on two previous cars with no problems.

 

I have 2 sets of EGR in-channel and they all work great and cover more area than the Autoventshade. No problems after several years and the quality is right up with the rest.