window hops when going down

[atvkid4eva]

Hey guys on my 2000 ranger the drivers window hops when you put it down. goes up smooth, but hops/jerks when going down. i greased the channel with some lithium when i first got the truck and it fixed it for a couple weeks but now its back. the truck only has 50k miles. I read people say its just a problem with the rangers even from the factory, but there has to be SOMETHING that will fix it? let me know what u guys have done to get rid of this annoying chatter! Thanks!

 

[adsm08]

Replace the felt and the regulator. The problem has to be in one or the other.

 

[TheTwanksta]

My 06 has done it since I've had it. Has 140k on it now, hasn't really given much problems besides being annoying.it comes and goes also, I think it may be dependant on the weather.

Sent from my computer phone.

 

[nutpantz]

Use silicone lubricant on your window seals. It repels water and revitalizes the rubber..
Petroleum products will harden the rubber...

I was told this back in the early 90's and it had kept my windows working good.

But it could all be a load of bull.
So try it and decide for your self.
(it even claims it on the cans I buy)

 

[adsm08]

I know the felt dries out and silicone spray helps, but it can get grease smears all over the windows.

I have this issue in my RBVs and I know it's because the regulators are getting old and loose.

 

[Mark_88]

I remember I read a post on here quite a while ago where someone had to replace a rivet in the scissor mechanism (or somewhere) and they replaced it with a bolt to fix a wonky window winder wonderfully...weally!

I put lithium grease on all moving parts and have sprayed the silicone down the guide channels without getting too much slop on the windows...haven't had a problem with my windows on this truck other than the flop...

I think I need new rubber on the driver's door though...