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KTLX · 12-13-2005, 10:34 PM

All, I went to put a sliding window in my cab, large window, no trim, followed the direction, used plenty of dawn dish soap and could not get the window to go in. I wound up tearing the gasket to shreds on the inside. Any suggestions. Process I used, put the gasket on the sliding window. Put a small cord in the inside track, held the window up and pulled the cord from the inside. Zip, Zilch, Nada, a royal pain and very frustrating. Before I call the glass shop, is there a better way.

incoma · 12-13-2005, 11:02 PM

You're doing it the right way. Did you have someone pushing on the back side of the glass? I found that the pressure helped "pop" the glass in. Also, try one side at a time. Once you get one corner in, you can slide the window into that corner, and that gives you a bit more room to work with on the other side. I'll be reinstalling mine in a few weeks. A buddy got a bit overzealous when installing mine, and the string tore my rubber too, but not enough to cause a leak. I'm just an an@l guy you wants his truck to look right.

KTLX · 12-14-2005, 11:04 AM

Thanks for the assitance, I went an bought a new gasket, as I am the same way, I cant stand things that dont look right.

Tx Firefighter · 12-14-2005, 11:52 AM

Use Goop or GoJo hand soap and not the dishwashing detergent. It clings better and doesn't run off.

**truckdude239** · 12-14-2005, 11:57 AM

u need an helpper outside pushing on the window i did the string trick expect i used weedeating line it seem to work great

badpeanut · 12-15-2005, 01:18 AM

Does an old gasket work, or is a new gasket required for pliability?

KTLX · 12-21-2005, 01:35 PM

I would use a new gasket, I couldn't imagine using an old gasket with as much trouble as I had trying to get the gasket to fit on the inside of the cab.

**John Fabris** · 12-21-2005, 01:39 PM

What was tearing the gasket? It you kept pulling the string thru the gasket, go with a bigger string (small rope)...

KTLX · 12-21-2005, 08:37 PM

I used weedeater line, .085, and it sucked. My thought was it ripped the gasket because it was too tough/ridgid. Going to try again, I called a local glass guy Safelite and they will not install 3rd party glass (sliders). They say it breaks too easy. Oh well, back to the drawing board.

CG · 12-21-2005, 09:33 PM

use clothesline cord. can get it anywhere. its soft and not too big around.

12-13-2005, 10:34 PM	#1
KTLX Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Fort Mill, SC Posts: 71	Rear Window Gasket Help Please All, I went to put a sliding window in my cab, large window, no trim, followed the direction, used plenty of dawn dish soap and could not get the window to go in. I wound up tearing the gasket to shreds on the inside. Any suggestions. Process I used, put the gasket on the sliding window. Put a small cord in the inside track, held the window up and pulled the cord from the inside. Zip, Zilch, Nada, a royal pain and very frustrating. Before I call the glass shop, is there a better way. __________________ Kenny

12-13-2005, 11:02 PM	#2
incoma Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 865	Re: Rear Window Gasket Help Please You're doing it the right way. Did you have someone pushing on the back side of the glass? I found that the pressure helped "pop" the glass in. Also, try one side at a time. Once you get one corner in, you can slide the window into that corner, and that gives you a bit more room to work with on the other side. I'll be reinstalling mine in a few weeks. A buddy got a bit overzealous when installing mine, and the string tore my rubber too, but not enough to cause a leak. I'm just an an@l guy you wants his truck to look right.

12-14-2005, 11:04 AM	#3
KTLX Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Fort Mill, SC Posts: 71	Re: Rear Window Gasket Help Please Thanks for the assitance, I went an bought a new gasket, as I am the same way, I cant stand things that dont look right. __________________ Kenny

12-14-2005, 11:52 AM	#4
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Rear Window Gasket Help Please Use Goop or GoJo hand soap and not the dishwashing detergent. It clings better and doesn't run off. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

12-14-2005, 11:57 AM	#5
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,237	Re: Rear Window Gasket Help Please u need an helpper outside pushing on the window i did the string trick expect i used weedeating line it seem to work great __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

12-15-2005, 01:18 AM	#6
badpeanut Not a bad nut after all.. Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: ND Posts: 1,759	Re: Rear Window Gasket Help Please Does an old gasket work, or is a new gasket required for pliability? __________________ '05 Chevy 2500HD 4x4 '72 GMC LWB 4x2 driver '72 Chevy LWB 4x4 plow truck '71 Blazer 4x4 driver '70 GMC LWB trailer

12-21-2005, 01:35 PM	#7
KTLX Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Fort Mill, SC Posts: 71	Re: Rear Window Gasket Help Please I would use a new gasket, I couldn't imagine using an old gasket with as much trouble as I had trying to get the gasket to fit on the inside of the cab. __________________ Kenny

12-21-2005, 01:39 PM	#8
John Fabris TOTY 2006 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Magalia CA USA Posts: 2,270	Re: Rear Window Gasket Help Please What was tearing the gasket? It you kept pulling the string thru the gasket, go with a bigger string (small rope)... __________________ John Fabris 67 C10 SWB

12-21-2005, 08:37 PM	#9
KTLX Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Fort Mill, SC Posts: 71	Re: Rear Window Gasket Help Please I used weedeater line, .085, and it sucked. My thought was it ripped the gasket because it was too tough/ridgid. Going to try again, I called a local glass guy Safelite and they will not install 3rd party glass (sliders). They say it breaks too easy. Oh well, back to the drawing board. __________________ Kenny

12-21-2005, 09:33 PM	#10
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,021	Re: Rear Window Gasket Help Please use clothesline cord. can get it anywhere. its soft and not too big around.

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