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1987SierraClassic · 12-02-2008, 01:51 PM

Does anyone know how long it REALLY takes to swap out the power window motors in an '89? I have new motors and the shop says it takes 8 hours to swap out the window motor on ONE door. I can't imagine it takes that long. It didn't take me that long to swap out the front axle and all four springs (without air tools)!

Any advice is appreicated!

Thanks!

Malo83 · 12-02-2008, 04:23 PM

http://73-87.com/7387garage/interior/winmotor.htm

1987SierraClassic · 12-02-2008, 04:32 PM

Thanks, Malo83! Good info.
How difficult is it to get the regulator out of the door and how long did it take you to do both motors?

Malo83 · 12-02-2008, 04:41 PM

I haven't done mine, but I need to, they are super slow

**Captkaos** · 12-02-2008, 05:08 PM

Inexperienced about 1.5hours.

1987SierraClassic · 12-03-2008, 01:40 PM

Thanks, Captkaos!
I guess 8hrs is a little off the mark!

I'll probably attempt them myself.

Thanks everyone for responding!

**Captkaos** · 12-03-2008, 01:55 PM

No problem, that's PER window BTW.

1987SierraClassic · 12-10-2008, 01:54 PM

One more question...

Is it difficult to remove/replace the glass from the regulator channel?

**Captkaos** · 12-10-2008, 03:00 PM

Roll it all the way down, make you some clearance around the rear support (I unbolt it) and slide it back to the notch. It can be a pain.

flamingbig10 · 12-10-2008, 04:29 PM

if you want to make it really easy then cut holes at the bottom of the door witch gives you access to the bolts and then add speakers

1987SierraClassic · 12-19-2008, 01:49 PM

Thank you all for the replies...

I'll give it a go!

86 silverado short · 01-02-2009, 05:52 AM

I just changed mine out on my 86 silverado. It took about 2 hrs on each door. I also changed out both lock actuators. It was alot easier with help. two person job..

Joemt · 02-15-2009, 03:02 PM

Where is the best source for purchasing the power window motors and door lock actuators????

Did any of you use any sound deadening material on your doors when you re assembled???? Source???

Thank you,

86 silverado short · 02-15-2009, 03:23 PM

bought mine at auto zone. They were about $55.00 each with life time warr. I also made some liners out of thick mil plastic and some thick paper used some spray glue to glue them together. Not to help with noise but also dust and air. seem to be working good. I just installed them yesterday.Hope this helps.

12-02-2008, 01:51 PM	#1
1987SierraClassic Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Buxton, ME Posts: 91	Power Window Motors Does anyone know how long it REALLY takes to swap out the power window motors in an '89? I have new motors and the shop says it takes 8 hours to swap out the window motor on ONE door. I can't imagine it takes that long. It didn't take me that long to swap out the front axle and all four springs (without air tools)! Any advice is appreicated! Thanks!

12-02-2008, 04:23 PM	#2
Malo83 Cruzzzn' Vet Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Porterville,Ca. Posts: 1,918	Re: Power Window Motors http://73-87.com/7387garage/interior/winmotor.htm

12-02-2008, 04:32 PM	#3
1987SierraClassic Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Buxton, ME Posts: 91	Re: Power Window Motors Thanks, Malo83! Good info. How difficult is it to get the regulator out of the door and how long did it take you to do both motors?

12-02-2008, 04:41 PM	#4
Malo83 Cruzzzn' Vet Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Porterville,Ca. Posts: 1,918	Re: Power Window Motors I haven't done mine, but I need to, they are super slow

12-02-2008, 05:08 PM	#5
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: Power Window Motors Inexperienced about 1.5hours. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

12-03-2008, 01:40 PM	#6
1987SierraClassic Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Buxton, ME Posts: 91	Re: Power Window Motors Thanks, Captkaos! I guess 8hrs is a little off the mark! I'll probably attempt them myself. Thanks everyone for responding!

12-03-2008, 01:55 PM	#7
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: Power Window Motors No problem, that's PER window BTW. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

12-10-2008, 01:54 PM	#8
1987SierraClassic Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Buxton, ME Posts: 91	Re: Power Window Motors One more question... Is it difficult to remove/replace the glass from the regulator channel?

12-10-2008, 03:00 PM	#9
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: Power Window Motors Roll it all the way down, make you some clearance around the rear support (I unbolt it) and slide it back to the notch. It can be a pain. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

12-10-2008, 04:29 PM	#10
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: Power Window Motors if you want to make it really easy then cut holes at the bottom of the door witch gives you access to the bolts and then add speakers __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

12-19-2008, 01:49 PM	#11
1987SierraClassic Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Buxton, ME Posts: 91	Re: Power Window Motors Thank you all for the replies... I'll give it a go!

01-02-2009, 05:52 AM	#12
86 silverado short Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: baytown,texas Posts: 96	Re: Power Window Motors I just changed mine out on my 86 silverado. It took about 2 hrs on each door. I also changed out both lock actuators. It was alot easier with help. two person job..

02-15-2009, 03:02 PM	#13
Joemt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Missoula Montana Posts: 4	Re: Power Window Motors Where is the best source for purchasing the power window motors and door lock actuators???? Did any of you use any sound deadening material on your doors when you re assembled???? Source??? Thank you,

02-15-2009, 03:23 PM	#14
86 silverado short Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: baytown,texas Posts: 96	Re: Power Window Motors bought mine at auto zone. They were about $55.00 each with life time warr. I also made some liners out of thick mil plastic and some thick paper used some spray glue to glue them together. Not to help with noise but also dust and air. seem to be working good. I just installed them yesterday.Hope this helps.



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