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86burb · 03-20-2006, 01:52 PM

Nice truck, Arrowboy, at twice the price! I bought a $1000 truck in far worse shape body wise, two years ago.

As for the tailgate, I am just finished with a tailgate replacement and tailgate mount repair (along with all new body work and paint.....). I have a manual window crank on my 86 3/4T 4x4.

Anyway, the window regulator is different for electric, and you would also need a crank and assembly. I don't know if they will drop right in, but all other parts look the same in the LMC catalog. When you are inside your tailgate, check for rot in the bottom inside and replace the window seals. Usually water has been sheeting down that big piece of glass and through those old seals, and sitting in the bottom of the tailgate.

The tailgate hinges bolt to the tail pan support assembly, which is a notorious salt and mud collector. Put a new one in and your tailgate and window will go up and down much better.

03-20-2006, 01:52 PM	#12
86burb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Vermont Posts: 13	Re: New Suburban Owner Nice truck, Arrowboy, at twice the price! I bought a $1000 truck in far worse shape body wise, two years ago. As for the tailgate, I am just finished with a tailgate replacement and tailgate mount repair (along with all new body work and paint.....). I have a manual window crank on my 86 3/4T 4x4. Anyway, the window regulator is different for electric, and you would also need a crank and assembly. I don't know if they will drop right in, but all other parts look the same in the LMC catalog. When you are inside your tailgate, check for rot in the bottom inside and replace the window seals. Usually water has been sheeting down that big piece of glass and through those old seals, and sitting in the bottom of the tailgate. The tailgate hinges bolt to the tail pan support assembly, which is a notorious salt and mud collector. Put a new one in and your tailgate and window will go up and down much better.