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Old 11-27-2013, 05:11 PM   #1
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Power windows and Power locks retrofit

Has anyone updated their older manual trucks with power windows and locks. I want to kow if there is a kit out there and if they work well or do I need to hit the salvage yard and get a set from a newer model?
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Old 11-27-2013, 07:42 PM   #2
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Has anyone updated their older manual trucks with power windows and locks. I want to kow if there is a kit out there and if they work well or do I need to hit the salvage yard and get a set from a newer model?
I would stick with the factory set up. It is direct plug in and better quality than most aftermarket set ups.
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Old 11-27-2013, 08:51 PM   #3
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Re: Power windows and Power locks retrofit

I did this using the factory parts from another truck. The only surprise I ran into was my cab did not have the holes for the wiring. However, there were dimples already there where you need to drill the holes. Also, I tried to use a wiring harness from a Suburban and the windows didn't work correctly. Use a truck harness.
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Re: Power windows and Power locks retrofit

I have 2dr power harnesses for sale in my posts
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Old 11-27-2013, 10:31 PM   #5
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Re: Power windows and Power locks retrofit

I would recommend that you just find a donor truck, but if you really want to buy a kit, look at these. I'm not promoting them, never used their switch set up, but i knewthey offered these. you can always call them and ask.

http://www.onepieceproducts.com/cate...x?categoryID=1
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Old 11-28-2013, 11:11 AM   #6
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I did this using the factory parts from another truck. The only surprise I ran into was my cab did not have the holes for the wiring. However, there were dimples already there where you need to drill the holes. Also, I tried to use a wiring harness from a Suburban and the windows didn't work correctly. Use a truck harness.
I,m doing the same ,but how did you get the gasket riveted on to the door,looks kinda tricky, not much room
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I,m doing the same ,but how did you get the gasket riveted on to the door,looks kinda tricky, not much room
sorry meant the cab not the door
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I,m doing the same ,but how did you get the gasket riveted on to the door,looks kinda tricky, not much room
A large part of these trucks use bolts with 10mm heads to mount the gasket to the jamb and door. As I sell a lot of these harnesses I actually see more that are bolted than riveted in
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