Solid Rear Window versus Sliding Rear Window - Sizing?

[Bird76Mojo]

I'm not sure on that one, but the previous poster that mentioned 3/8" butyl tape is wrong. 3/8" is too large to allow a flush fit no matter how much pressure you apply, or how warm it is outside. The 1/4" or 5/16 is the right size. I learned this after my father blew the rear window out of my truck with the tractor's belly mower..

I swapped mine in the middle of a very hot summer, and used 2x4's strapped across the back glass with straps tightened down pulling it forward, and it still wouldn't pull in all the way. The 3/8" tape was just too large.

 

[ZMan]

I have a '97 Regular cab with solid rear window (gasket install).
I bought a slider (bolt-in) from a '96 Extended cab - I failed to do enough research before making that purchase.
Does anyone know what modifications would be needed to my truck in order to make use of this sliding unit?
I also need some advice about removing the solid window without breaking it.
Any info will be appreciated.

you need to get the correct window. The entire window opening is different.

 

[flatlandertoo]

you need to get the correct window. The entire window opening is different.

Thanks.
Any advice as to how to remove the window I have without breaking it?

 

[ZMan]

Thanks.
Any advice as to how to remove the window I have without breaking it?

just push it out. Or if the rubber has seen better days, just cut the rubber with a razor knife, that'll make it a little easier to get out, then order a new rubber.