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Old Oct 21, 2011 | 06:27 AM
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Default 98 rearglass swap (sliding to solid)

Does anyone know if a sliding rearglass can be replaced with a solid rearglass on a 1998 F150 Supercab? Will I experience any problems (mounting, size, thickness)?
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Old Oct 21, 2011 | 09:04 AM
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They are a direct replacement. Why are you wanting to goto a solid rear?

Hell if you were close to me Id trade ya!! lol
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Old Oct 21, 2011 | 09:05 AM
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Its easy. unbolt the old. peel off the sealant, put new sealant on you new window and put it in. bolt it up. ive replaced all my windows in my truck. it was the XL with solid windows in the back. i put the pop out windows and a sliding window in.
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Old Oct 21, 2011 | 10:10 AM
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It's easy just did mine course mine is soild wish I had a sliding rear window. Goto napa get some butyl tape I paid like 15. Clean window and reinstall.
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Old Oct 23, 2011 | 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by BadassF1504X4
They are a direct replacement. Why are you wanting to goto a solid rear?

Hell if you were close to me Id trade ya!! lol
I like solid windows, I hope to find someone with your generosity in my area.

Originally Posted by ZachStack
Its easy. unbolt the old. peel off the sealant, put new sealant on you new window and put it in. bolt it up. ive replaced all my windows in my truck. it was the XL with solid windows in the back. i put the pop out windows and a sliding window in.
Thanks for the confidence, I was worried spending 300.00 on a window that I can't use.

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It's easy just did mine course mine is soild wish I had a sliding rear window. Goto napa get some butyl tape I paid like 15. Clean window and reinstall.
Thanks texastruckguy, the napa is currently out here where I am from, so I have to order it. Do you think 3/16 inches thick at 3/4 inches wide and 20 feet long is a proper size of butyl tape?
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Old Oct 23, 2011 | 06:29 PM
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I believe that is that same as I used and I ha a bit left over. I found receipt and mine cost tax and all 20.02 at napa. To bad ya not near me I'd trade ya and redo back window lol I've been wanton a slider since I got my trick in 08 lol.
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Old Oct 23, 2011 | 06:34 PM
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butyl will eventually leak, just so you know...
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Old Oct 23, 2011 | 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by JoeF150
I like solid windows, I hope to find someone with your generosity in my area.
Haha well where are you located? I'm sure you can find someone one here pretty close to you that would want to do a trade
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Old Oct 23, 2011 | 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Commander316
butyl will eventually leak, just so you know...

What are you suppost to use?
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Old Oct 23, 2011 | 07:39 PM
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"Thanks for the confidence, I was worried spending 300.00 on a window that I can't use."

I would worry about spending 300.00 too since you can get a window at a place like pull-a-part for $30.00.
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