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Kenbo-Slice · 04-20-2010, 11:18 PM

Hey guys, is this a common problem with these trucks? The drivers window falls out of the track once it gets about halfway down. I thought that the vent window was to blame, but I'm not sure. The weather stripping needs tp be replaced on the inside, but that can't be the only reason.....

I have power windows and the motors seem a little worn out and tired as well. I was going to replace them and thats when I saw how messed up the drivers side was. I'm just not sure as to why it's happening. Any ideas??

54Caddy · 04-20-2010, 11:28 PM

i have the same problem with my drivers window also its a manual window. I think my division bar is bad i looked in there and seems the only thing that it could be. Lets see what other people say.

motornut · 04-21-2010, 06:39 AM

make sure all the bolts and brackets that would hold the tracks are being used inside the door....r tracks rusting out??

71GMCNC · 04-21-2010, 07:42 AM

Mine just did this Saturday. My glass weatherstripping is brand new. I took off the door panel and took a look. It all came down to the rear track. It looks like at one point the track was tack welded to the rear bracket and it finally broke free. So I loosened the bracket and put the track where it is suppose to be. It's a temp fix but that's what caused mine. Hope it helps.

Kenbo-Slice · 04-23-2010, 09:27 PM

Thanks guys. I'll take everything back apart and get a closer look. It wouldn't hurt to replace the window motors anyway so I'll kill two birds with one stone.

04-20-2010, 11:18 PM	#1
Kenbo-Slice Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Posts: 108	Drivers window falls out of track, How to fix? Hey guys, is this a common problem with these trucks? The drivers window falls out of the track once it gets about halfway down. I thought that the vent window was to blame, but I'm not sure. The weather stripping needs tp be replaced on the inside, but that can't be the only reason..... I have power windows and the motors seem a little worn out and tired as well. I was going to replace them and thats when I saw how messed up the drivers side was. I'm just not sure as to why it's happening. Any ideas?? __________________ It's a Jeep towing machine! (at least it will be)

04-20-2010, 11:28 PM	#2
54Caddy GM Addicted Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 2,291	Re: Drivers window falls out of track, How to fix? i have the same problem with my drivers window also its a manual window. I think my division bar is bad i looked in there and seems the only thing that it could be. Lets see what other people say. __________________ ..Mac’s Garage.. 73 GMC, 54 Caddy, 2010 Silverado, 68 C10 RIP DAd My 73 GMC Truck Build Pic 2010 Silverado 4/6 on 24s IG:MacsGarage

04-21-2010, 06:39 AM	#3
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: Drivers window falls out of track, How to fix? make sure all the bolts and brackets that would hold the tracks are being used inside the door....r tracks rusting out?? __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

04-21-2010, 07:42 AM	#4
71GMCNC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: ELIZABETH CITY, NC Posts: 51	Re: Drivers window falls out of track, How to fix? Mine just did this Saturday. My glass weatherstripping is brand new. I took off the door panel and took a look. It all came down to the rear track. It looks like at one point the track was tack welded to the rear bracket and it finally broke free. So I loosened the bracket and put the track where it is suppose to be. It's a temp fix but that's what caused mine. Hope it helps. __________________ '98 Chevy K1500 ext Cab Z71 4x4 196k miles and still going! 83' Chevy K10 Longbed 4x4. Dana 44 front and rear axles. Lift with 35's. Hopped up 350 V8, 4 speed manual w/granny. NP208 Transfer case SOLD!!!! '71 GMC Shortbed 350 V8/Edelbrock performer intake and carb/Custom Dual Flowmaster 40 Exhaust Currently in progress eventually 383 Stroker! SOLD!!!! '67 Chevy C20 londbed Original 327 V8/4 Speed Custom Cherry bomb Exhaust Inline to be next project sporitng primer grey SOLD!!!!!

04-23-2010, 09:27 PM	#5
Kenbo-Slice Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Posts: 108	Re: Drivers window falls out of track, How to fix? Thanks guys. I'll take everything back apart and get a closer look. It wouldn't hurt to replace the window motors anyway so I'll kill two birds with one stone. __________________ It's a Jeep towing machine! (at least it will be)



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