IowaTom Posted September 18, 2022 Share Posted September 18, 2022 Mine is stuck fast thanks to rust. I've been using penetrating oil but it's no help. Will I need to pry it apart and is there a replacement fix for this in my '85 F150? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
85lebaront2 Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 Any from 1980 through 1997 OBS will work and fit fine, I have a power slider from a 1996 Centaurus custom in my 1986. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 Be aware that a factory slider fits right up into a gasket that takes the double-wide track and aftermarket sliders (like C.R. Laurence) have a narrow flange that uses the gasket for single pane glass. A lot has been said about rear gaskets that don't fit well. There was a thread recently about this. All this is to say if your factory slider is damaged beyond repair you're going to need a factory slider or a new gasket. I'm going to link the thread, because there seems to be some confusion about the years that fit. (Up to '81 & '81>) https://forum.garysgaragemahal.com/Rear-slider-gasket-tp54569.html I can only speak for my truck that came with a factory slider, and when I tried to replace it with a CRL aftermarket window I needed to get a different gasket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IowaTom Posted September 19, 2022 Author Share Posted September 19, 2022 Be aware that a factory slider fits right up into a gasket that takes the double-wide track and aftermarket sliders (like C.R. Laurence) have a narrow flange that uses the gasket for single pane glass. A lot has been said about rear gaskets that don't fit well. There was a thread recently about this. All this is to say if your factory slider is damaged beyond repair you're going to need a factory slider or a new gasket. I'm going to link the thread, because there seems to be some confusion about the years that fit. (Up to '81 & '81>) https://forum.garysgaragemahal.com/Rear-slider-gasket-tp54569.html I can only speak for my truck that came with a factory slider, and when I tried to replace it with a CRL aftermarket window I needed to get a different gasket. Jim - Thanks for the link to the thread. Very informative and I'm always grateful when guys post part numbers. Thinking since I live in a mostly wet & chilly climate (in the PNW) I would be inclined to replace my rusted up slider with a solid window and new seal. We have a truck boneyard the next town over and I might take a walk thru to see what's available. Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckuske Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 Jim - Thanks for the link to the thread. Very informative and I'm always grateful when guys post part numbers. Thinking since I live in a mostly wet & chilly climate (in the PNW) I would be inclined to replace my rusted up slider with a solid window and new seal. We have a truck boneyard the next town over and I might take a walk thru to see what's available. Thanks again! I don't mean to hijack this thread, but I will anyway. Sorry Tom. One of this things on my to-do list is to work on my sliding rear window. Some of the rubber in the channel is gone, other parts are very brittle and things just don't slide correctly. I will first try to fix it up myself, but has anyone taken their window to an auto glass shop to see if they can/will restore it? Or do you think they'd just laugh at me? It seems most shops are just "remove and replace" for windshields, but I'd like a pro to work on it possibly as they'd have a better idea on the right sizes of replacement rubber, which products to use, etc. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 I don't mean to hijack this thread, but I will anyway. Sorry Tom. One of this things on my to-do list is to work on my sliding rear window. Some of the rubber in the channel is gone, other parts are very brittle and things just don't slide correctly. I will first try to fix it up myself, but has anyone taken their window to an auto glass shop to see if they can/will restore it? Or do you think they'd just laugh at me? It seems most shops are just "remove and replace" for windshields, but I'd like a pro to work on it possibly as they'd have a better idea on the right sizes of replacement rubber, which products to use, etc. Thoughts? Chris, I never tried to get mine repaired. But as a 'make do' fix I used the plastic spine from a report cover (the clear plastic sleeve you used to submit for class) This kept the glass centered and eliminated the binding and rattle *for a while.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckuske Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 Chris, I never tried to get mine repaired. But as a 'make do' fix I used the plastic spine from a report cover (the clear plastic sleeve you used to submit for class) This kept the glass centered and eliminated the binding and rattle *for a while.... That's a good idea! I'd like to do it myself but there is a tradeoff for me of time to complete vs money. My son wants to drive my truck before he graduates high school and I have 1.5 project years left (I'm on year 4!!!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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