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 windows getting hard to roll up/down
#884564
05/07/08 08:23 PM
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Joined: Dec 2003
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Hi everyone. The windows in my 87 pickup are getting pretty hard to roll up and down. Anyone have experience fixing this problem? what's the fix?
thanks for sharing...
canyon country explorer
1993 4x PUP
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 Re: windows getting hard to roll up/down
[Re: toyomorph]
#884565
05/07/08 08:30 PM
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Joined: May 2008
Posts: 202
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Same problem on my 88. Be glad to get some experienced advice before I just start throwing away the doors. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />
Richard S.
88 Toy 4x4 Truck, 22RE, 3"BL, 5-Speed, Muds
Proud to be an American. Blessed to be a Texan!
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Re: windows getting hard to roll up/down
[Re: Richards19884x4]
#884566
05/07/08 09:21 PM
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Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 1,379
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for me, mud gets inside and gets the track all dirty. Pop the inside panel of the door off and clean the tracks out.
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Re: windows getting hard to roll up/down
[Re: Scerb]
#884567
05/07/08 09:27 PM
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Joined: Jan 2000
Posts: 12,153
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Yep clean out the tracks and other moving parts plus give the rubber gaskets a shot of silicone spray lube to keep the glass sliding easily through them.
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Re: windows getting hard to roll up/down
[Re: 4Crawler]
#884568
05/08/08 03:05 AM
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Joined: May 2008
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So the trick I read about where you just occasionally roll the truck over while climbing to knock out all the dirt is false? I assumed this would clean out the door tracks as well. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
Richard S.
88 Toy 4x4 Truck, 22RE, 3"BL, 5-Speed, Muds
Proud to be an American. Blessed to be a Texan!
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Re: windows getting hard to roll up/down
[Re: toyomorph]
#884569
05/08/08 12:13 PM
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Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 183
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This worked for me... <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />
Dave
86 4Runner, 22R-EB
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Re: windows getting hard to roll up/down
[Re: Richards19884x4]
#884570
05/08/08 02:46 PM
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Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 1,379
Body Damage is Cool
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So the trick I read about where you just occasionally roll the truck over while climbing to knock out all the dirt is false? I assumed this would clean out the door tracks as well. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> No, unfortunatly that bends everything so that the window won't roll up further than this: ![[Linked Image]](http://www.bluebassdesign.com/boonin/flop/cab.jpg) <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/shiner.gif" alt="" />
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Re: windows getting hard to roll up/down
[Re: Scerb]
#884571
05/08/08 03:40 PM
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Joined: May 2008
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Scerb, you are my hero! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
I can't wait till my window works as well as yours!
Richard S.
88 Toy 4x4 Truck, 22RE, 3"BL, 5-Speed, Muds
Proud to be an American. Blessed to be a Texan!
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Re: windows getting hard to roll up/down
[Re: Richards19884x4]
#884572
05/08/08 04:03 PM
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Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 1,379
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lol, the flop was fun. But the after effects are a PITA. Honestly, I was REALLY REALLY lucky I didn't get more damage.
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Re: windows getting hard to roll up/down
[Re: Scerb]
#884573
05/11/08 05:09 PM
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Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 143
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Also make sure the weather strips at the base of the window are clean and secured... mine were a little worn and would try to flip everytime i rolled up teh window
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