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Difficulty: ~2 out of 10
Time: ~1.5 hrs plus a few hours to let the glue cure a bit
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I had a sliding rear window from a donor pickup and a solid in mine, so logically I swapped them and shot a few photos while doing it.
The procedure is pretty easy, just be VERY careful with the glue as it will destroy any fabrics it comes in contact with.
Equipment required:
razor knife
methyl ethyl ketone (M.E.K.) or acetone or some other knarly cleaner
phillips head screwdriver
9mm wrench
caulking gun
windshield adhesive
Copenhagen
1 beer
My first step was to clean the 'new' window with the M.E.K.. If your window is new, you'll still want to wipe the contact edge with the cleaner prior to gluing it in. If it doesn't seal, you'll have to pull the whole thing out and redo it, so do a good job...
Remove the 8 nuts on the inside of the cab securing the old window in place with the 9mm wrench. I tore the plastic out of the donor rig to get at 'em, but busted the little plastic clips and scratched the plastic 'till I realized I could get at them by just pulling the plastic out a bit. You will prob. have to remove the little coat hanger though
Now carefully push the glass out, working your way around the window.
Once the window is out, you'll wind up with a mess like this. Just pull it off and do a good job cleaning the area with the M.E.K.. I can't tell you if this stuff will damage paint, so keep that in mind. Didn't seem to hurt mine any.
Cut a 'V' in the tip of the glue to leave a nice tall bead for the window to seal against.
Keeping a rag with the cleaner at hand, apply a continuous bead of glue all the way around the opening. If the bead has any gaps or isn't tall enough, the window will prob leak. On the other hand, if it's too tall it'll squish too much and get all over everything. Also, this glue is quite stiff, so if you don't have strong hands get someone who does or find a battery operated caulking gun.
Now carefully set the new window in place and replace the nuts. I found after every nut I tightened (don't have to tighten too much), I had to wipe glue off the wrench, so keep that in mind. Also, make sure to constantly check your hands and tools for glue throughout the process so as to avoid inadvertently getting it all over your clothes and every thing else.
Once done, I let my pickup sit for a few hours to give the glue some time to set.
Stand back and admire your new beer window!
Time: ~1.5 hrs plus a few hours to let the glue cure a bit
Disclaimer: The Ranger Station.com, The Ranger Station.com Staff, nor the original poster are responsible for you doing this modification to your vehicle. By doing this modification and following this how-to you, the installer, take full responsibility if anything is damaged or messed up. If you have questions, feel free to PM the original poster or ask in the appropriate section of The Ranger Station.com forums.
I had a sliding rear window from a donor pickup and a solid in mine, so logically I swapped them and shot a few photos while doing it.
The procedure is pretty easy, just be VERY careful with the glue as it will destroy any fabrics it comes in contact with.
Equipment required:
razor knife
methyl ethyl ketone (M.E.K.) or acetone or some other knarly cleaner
phillips head screwdriver
9mm wrench
caulking gun
windshield adhesive
Copenhagen
1 beer
My first step was to clean the 'new' window with the M.E.K.. If your window is new, you'll still want to wipe the contact edge with the cleaner prior to gluing it in. If it doesn't seal, you'll have to pull the whole thing out and redo it, so do a good job...
Remove the 8 nuts on the inside of the cab securing the old window in place with the 9mm wrench. I tore the plastic out of the donor rig to get at 'em, but busted the little plastic clips and scratched the plastic 'till I realized I could get at them by just pulling the plastic out a bit. You will prob. have to remove the little coat hanger though
Now carefully push the glass out, working your way around the window.
Once the window is out, you'll wind up with a mess like this. Just pull it off and do a good job cleaning the area with the M.E.K.. I can't tell you if this stuff will damage paint, so keep that in mind. Didn't seem to hurt mine any.
Cut a 'V' in the tip of the glue to leave a nice tall bead for the window to seal against.
Keeping a rag with the cleaner at hand, apply a continuous bead of glue all the way around the opening. If the bead has any gaps or isn't tall enough, the window will prob leak. On the other hand, if it's too tall it'll squish too much and get all over everything. Also, this glue is quite stiff, so if you don't have strong hands get someone who does or find a battery operated caulking gun.
Now carefully set the new window in place and replace the nuts. I found after every nut I tightened (don't have to tighten too much), I had to wipe glue off the wrench, so keep that in mind. Also, make sure to constantly check your hands and tools for glue throughout the process so as to avoid inadvertently getting it all over your clothes and every thing else.
Once done, I let my pickup sit for a few hours to give the glue some time to set.
Stand back and admire your new beer window!
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