Rear Window Replacement: Fixed to Slider
06-17-2009, 10:29 AM
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Rear Window Replacement: Fixed to Slider
Just wondered if anyone had replaced their fixed rear window with an aftermarket (manual) slider yet, and what the cost might run.
I got a quote from a local glass dealer here in Cincinnati of $470, which seems a bit high. Suggestions?
Thx-Bubba
I got a quote from a local glass dealer here in Cincinnati of $470, which seems a bit high. Suggestions?
Thx-Bubba
06-17-2009, 02:51 PM
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You may be able to find the window on ebay but add the cost for shipping to that and hope it doesn't arrive cracked.
I would highly recommend allowing a professional install the window as they have the proper tools/experience to do the job right. You don't want to bust your old window when trying to remove it and ending up having leaks in your new window down the road would suck.
Just my 2 pennies
I would highly recommend allowing a professional install the window as they have the proper tools/experience to do the job right. You don't want to bust your old window when trying to remove it and ending up having leaks in your new window down the road would suck.
Just my 2 pennies
06-17-2009, 09:54 PM
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You may be able to find the window on ebay but add the cost for shipping to that and hope it doesn't arrive cracked.
I would highly recommend allowing a professional install the window as they have the proper tools/experience to do the job right. You don't want to bust your old window when trying to remove it and ending up having leaks in your new window down the road would suck.
Just my 2 pennies
I would highly recommend allowing a professional install the window as they have the proper tools/experience to do the job right. You don't want to bust your old window when trying to remove it and ending up having leaks in your new window down the road would suck.
Just my 2 pennies
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Ok, this answer isn't F-150 specific... but I can't imagine that the process is much (of any) different.
I replaced the back glass in my Ford Ranger a few years ago with a manual slider model I got from JC Whitney. If I remember, the cost wasn't much over $150, because I wasn't all that well off financially at the time. I don't think I could have afforded anything much more than that.
Anyway... the installation was simple, and there were no bolts or screws involved. You simply pushed one corner of the glass & its rubber seal out of the channel (very carefully, so you didnt break the glass)... and the whole thing would then come right out. It was only held in by the rubber seal itself.
My initial thought was that I couldn't believe how simple it would be for theives to break into the cab of my truck to steal whatever they wanted.
Anyway, installation was the reverse, and was much simpler with an additional pair of hands. Simply get the thing lined up, and then lift & press that final corner into its place in the channel.
I replaced the back glass in my Ford Ranger a few years ago with a manual slider model I got from JC Whitney. If I remember, the cost wasn't much over $150, because I wasn't all that well off financially at the time. I don't think I could have afforded anything much more than that.
Anyway... the installation was simple, and there were no bolts or screws involved. You simply pushed one corner of the glass & its rubber seal out of the channel (very carefully, so you didnt break the glass)... and the whole thing would then come right out. It was only held in by the rubber seal itself.
My initial thought was that I couldn't believe how simple it would be for theives to break into the cab of my truck to steal whatever they wanted.
Anyway, installation was the reverse, and was much simpler with an additional pair of hands. Simply get the thing lined up, and then lift & press that final corner into its place in the channel.
10-30-2009, 12:45 PM
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I was wondering this myself. Tasca has a manual and power sliding rear glass.
http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...subcat3=143324
I'm wondering though if it's the actual power glass that comes from the factory? Or how much it would cost to get the heated power glass out of the '10 with the switch on the overhead console. It's one of my main regrets in not getting with this truck.
http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...subcat3=143324
I'm wondering though if it's the actual power glass that comes from the factory? Or how much it would cost to get the heated power glass out of the '10 with the switch on the overhead console. It's one of my main regrets in not getting with this truck.
10-30-2009, 04:29 PM
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Ok, this answer isn't F-150 specific... but I can't imagine that the process is much (of any) different.
I replaced the back glass in my Ford Ranger a few years ago with a manual slider model I got from JC Whitney. If I remember, the cost wasn't much over $150, because I wasn't all that well off financially at the time. I don't think I could have afforded anything much more than that.
Anyway... the installation was simple, and there were no bolts or screws involved. You simply pushed one corner of the glass & its rubber seal out of the channel (very carefully, so you didnt break the glass)... and the whole thing would then come right out. It was only held in by the rubber seal itself.
My initial thought was that I couldn't believe how simple it would be for theives to break into the cab of my truck to steal whatever they wanted.
Anyway, installation was the reverse, and was much simpler with an additional pair of hands. Simply get the thing lined up, and then lift & press that final corner into its place in the channel.
I replaced the back glass in my Ford Ranger a few years ago with a manual slider model I got from JC Whitney. If I remember, the cost wasn't much over $150, because I wasn't all that well off financially at the time. I don't think I could have afforded anything much more than that.
Anyway... the installation was simple, and there were no bolts or screws involved. You simply pushed one corner of the glass & its rubber seal out of the channel (very carefully, so you didnt break the glass)... and the whole thing would then come right out. It was only held in by the rubber seal itself.
My initial thought was that I couldn't believe how simple it would be for theives to break into the cab of my truck to steal whatever they wanted.
Anyway, installation was the reverse, and was much simpler with an additional pair of hands. Simply get the thing lined up, and then lift & press that final corner into its place in the channel.
I was wondering this myself. Tasca has a manual and power sliding rear glass.
http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...subcat3=143324
I'm wondering though if it's the actual power glass that comes from the factory? Or how much it would cost to get the heated power glass out of the '10 with the switch on the overhead console. It's one of my main regrets in not getting with this truck.
http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...subcat3=143324
I'm wondering though if it's the actual power glass that comes from the factory? Or how much it would cost to get the heated power glass out of the '10 with the switch on the overhead console. It's one of my main regrets in not getting with this truck.
I agree on not getting the back heated glass.....I wish I would have gotten it.