Sliding rear glass vs fixed

[wyattglock]

On a regular cab truck, I prefer the slider. On my crew cab, I really want a solid piece of glass. To much of a pain to get to it and open or close it whenever I get in. Plus, my kids can't open a solid piece of glass while towing my camper on the interstate with the a/c on and have the trim piece fall into the bed.

[rs74]

As it has been stated before I think the solid window gives a cleaner look but for a regular cab I like the slider as well. I am not sure how much I have to worry about them popping the lock on the slider as I have a power slider. Although it is a pain right now. I need to clean the track out because it is getting slow opening and closing.

If a theif really wants in, it doesn't matter what kind of window you have. I have also seen vehicles that someone has used a prybar on the doors trying to get them open. OUCH!

[ymerej71]

I have a slider, but would prefer to have a solid glass in my truck. I do enjoy cruising around with the slider open for the extra ventilation, but would much prefer the smooth look of the solid glass on my truck. I just don't like the look of the big black frame... I'll swap it for solid glass one of these days.

[Firebirdjones]

Originally Posted by ymerej71

I have a slider, but would prefer to have a solid glass in my truck. I do enjoy cruising around with the slider open for the extra ventilation, but would much prefer the smooth look of the solid glass on my truck. I just don't like the look of the big black frame... I'll swap it for solid glass one of these days.

Black frame? Haven't seen one like that before. Mine has what appears to be bare aluminum which sort of matches the rest of the stainless around the drip rails and the fake chrome on the windshield rubber.

[1774btcrew]

I know a lot of the 81 and newer trucks had black framed sliders
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[Firebirdjones]

Oh okay, that would explain it. Mines a 79 and I never really paid much attention what other trucks had.

[meter swinger]

The only sliders i like are the ones that come on a plate in a resturant.
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[tylervalo]

Originally Posted by 1774btcrew

I know a lot of the 81 and newer trucks had black framed sliders
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My dad's 80's had a chrome frame, I pulled a black from from an ~78 a few weeks ago. It might have been a replacement as good a shape as it was in, working latch and all.

[Slonaker]

I like the functionality of a slider, especially if you don't have A/C. However, with a lowered truck, I don't think it looks quite right. Kind of like a headache rack or a tool box that sits on top of the bed.

I have a solid window in mine because it is lowered and has Vintage Air, but I am prepared. I have a used slider as well as a new one that is still in the box in my parts stash just in case.

Slonaker

[Axle]

Slider. Non A/C truck. Saves having to go through the strenuous task of opening the passenger window. =-)

Alex.

[88Jimmy4x4]

Originally Posted by Slonaker

I like the functionality of a slider, especially if you don't have A/C. However, with a lowered truck, I don't think it looks quite right. Kind of like a headache rack or a tool box that sits on top of the bed.


Slonaker

I agree

[hatt]

My truck has been broken into 3 times over the years. The first was with a solid back glass. They cut it out and took the glass with them along with amp and speaker box. Replaced it with a slider. The next guy busted out the drivers side glass. The next guy was able to unlock the truck through the vent window. Bottom line is there is no difference in the security of solid glass vs a slider. Slider cools a lot better however. And is handy to leave unlocked in case you leave your keys in the truck.

[76Charlie]

Locked my keys in my truck too many times -.-

[Skunksmash]

On my regular cab truck, I silicon'd it up so it would stop rattling. Now its air tight lol. But you can't really tell its been siliconed so its ok. I'm not much of a fan of the windowed one cause its more of an invitation to thieves. Its sooooooo easy to bypass those little windows and get in the truck. I'll eventually replace mine with solid back glass.