Have you replaced your window regulator rollers - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

greenhorn male · 10-28-2007, 12:30 PM

When a plastic roller cracks, are they replaceable? The roller assembly looks pressed or riveted on. How are replacement rollers installed, if available?

70GMCer · 10-28-2007, 02:15 PM

I've seen the rollers that are available. But thought, how in the hell do you install them? Maybe they are heated up to a point that you can push them over the rivet. I have one that is cracked and would like to replace also.

Hope someone can chime in on this....

whatnow123 · 10-28-2007, 03:01 PM

I haven't done this with a C10 so I'm not sure how the rollers are on there or how they can retro fitted, but if you get one off, go to home depot and look at replacement shower door rollers, 99% of the time you can find the same size for couple of bucks.

Rokcrln · 10-28-2007, 05:52 PM

I have done some R&D with the kit that ECE sells for replacing them. It comes with the new rollers, new rivits and a (punch tool I think) but I was not very happy with the kit. I have givin my findings to Terry at ECE and he was going to check into some other items that would make it a better way to go. What I would do is just spend teh extra few bucks and buy new regulators. Even if you figure in $10 bucks an hour for your time it still will be cheaper to buy new ones plus this way the spring and pivit joint are also new and work like butter. I rebuilt the ones in Low Buck and still ended up buying new ones when it was all said and done. Just my $.02

Kevin
LFD Inc.

neonlarry · 10-28-2007, 07:39 PM

I just got a box of new rollers w/rivets when I replaced mine a couple of years ago. They were called 'window regulator rivet and one piece roller' all GM cars 57-66. No brand name or dealer name on the box.

wugunguy · 10-28-2007, 08:01 PM

I've seen them in either LMC or ChevyDuty catalogs-not sure how they are replaced though.

10-28-2007, 12:30 PM	#1
greenhorn male Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bay Area, Northern California Posts: 1,344	Have you replaced your window regulator rollers When a plastic roller cracks, are they replaceable? The roller assembly looks pressed or riveted on. How are replacement rollers installed, if available? __________________ 03 Tahoe 72 GMC Super Custom 2500 Custom Camper, my reliable workhorse. Dual gauged tanks, dual battery trays.

10-28-2007, 02:15 PM	#2
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Re: Have you replaced your window regulator rollers I've seen the rollers that are available. But thought, how in the hell do you install them? Maybe they are heated up to a point that you can push them over the rivet. I have one that is cracked and would like to replace also. Hope someone can chime in on this.... __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

10-28-2007, 03:01 PM	#3
whatnow123 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 835	Re: Have you replaced your window regulator rollers I haven't done this with a C10 so I'm not sure how the rollers are on there or how they can retro fitted, but if you get one off, go to home depot and look at replacement shower door rollers, 99% of the time you can find the same size for couple of bucks. __________________ 67 Short Step, 355, 700R 4.11 posi rear, 4/6 drop Discs on all 4 corners. Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=219094

10-28-2007, 05:52 PM	#4
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Have you replaced your window regulator rollers I have done some R&D with the kit that ECE sells for replacing them. It comes with the new rollers, new rivits and a (punch tool I think) but I was not very happy with the kit. I have givin my findings to Terry at ECE and he was going to check into some other items that would make it a better way to go. What I would do is just spend teh extra few bucks and buy new regulators. Even if you figure in $10 bucks an hour for your time it still will be cheaper to buy new ones plus this way the spring and pivit joint are also new and work like butter. I rebuilt the ones in Low Buck and still ended up buying new ones when it was all said and done. Just my $.02 Kevin LFD Inc.

10-28-2007, 07:39 PM	#5
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,746	Re: Have you replaced your window regulator rollers I just got a box of new rollers w/rivets when I replaced mine a couple of years ago. They were called 'window regulator rivet and one piece roller' all GM cars 57-66. No brand name or dealer name on the box. __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI

10-28-2007, 08:01 PM	#6
wugunguy 70 C/10-Work in progress Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 601	Re: Have you replaced your window regulator rollers I've seen them in either LMC or ChevyDuty catalogs-not sure how they are replaced though. __________________ In the garage 1999 Dodge Dakota Sport-Daily Driver 1972 Chevy K/5 CST AC/PS/PB/4x4/Tow Hooks/Tilt 1970 Chevy C/10-Current project



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