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Andy4639 · 10-06-2007, 08:14 PM

What does everyone think about letting the rubber products sit out before installing.
I have new rubber for door seals, window's and such, how long before I install it should I let it sit out and get all the kinks and such out of it. Just wondering and if anybody has any thought about it. Thanks Andy

EAST SIDE LOW LIFE · 10-07-2007, 04:32 PM

I've put on a lot of weather strip and never felt that it was needed. It can't hurt but any weather strip that I've used has never been that kinked out of shape. Make sure if there is a left or right side to it that you lay it out to be sure that you install the right piece on the right side.

Use 3M black non drip type adhesive.

esll.

Andy4639 · 10-07-2007, 04:53 PM

Thanks for the tip. I didn't think it needed to until I saw the windsheild rubber. It was twisted up pretty good.
I have set it out and think it's OK.

EAST SIDE LOW LIFE · 10-07-2007, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy4639

Thanks for the tip. I didn't think it needed to until I saw the windsheild rubber. It was twisted up pretty good.
I have set it out and think it's OK.

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Windsheild rubber will be kink free once you put it around the windsheild.

esll.

If your truck has a nice paint job I'd avoid sealer around front and rear windows. Makes a mess and these trucks don't leak for all the times they may get wet. If it's parked out side and is used as a D/D you might consider using sealer.

esll.

Andy4639 · 10-08-2007, 01:12 PM

It's my D/D but it has a new home to park in. It want see any rain except when being driven.

10-06-2007, 08:14 PM	#1
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Door and window rubber What does everyone think about letting the rubber products sit out before installing. I have new rubber for door seals, window's and such, how long before I install it should I let it sit out and get all the kinks and such out of it. Just wondering and if anybody has any thought about it. Thanks Andy __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

10-07-2007, 04:32 PM	#2
EAST SIDE LOW LIFE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C., Canada Posts: 1,602	Re: Door and window rubber I've put on a lot of weather strip and never felt that it was needed. It can't hurt but any weather strip that I've used has never been that kinked out of shape. Make sure if there is a left or right side to it that you lay it out to be sure that you install the right piece on the right side. Use 3M black non drip type adhesive. esll. __________________ Tomorrow is for doing today's stuff. ************************************* This truck has just the right amount of energy for me! Author: Warren Lake .... (member)

10-07-2007, 04:53 PM	#3
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Door and window rubber Thanks for the tip. I didn't think it needed to until I saw the windsheild rubber. It was twisted up pretty good. I have set it out and think it's OK. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

10-08-2007, 01:12 PM	#5
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Door and window rubber It's my D/D but it has a new home to park in. It want see any rain except when being driven. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

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