Converting power windows to manual

[laketex]

Ok, search sucks. Either there are 50 posts a day about this topic or somebody has it in their sig....which is a crappy sig line, btw! /forums/images/graemlins/angryfire.gif

Anyway, I have power windows that dont work and I'm planning on swapping in some manual regulators and cranks this week. I've got the regulators and cranks already. What else do I need to complete the job? How do I know where to cut...any tips? I'd like to get this done soon cause it sucks to cruise around in the spring/summer with my winders rolled up. Thanks for any insight you may be able to provide..


And btw, any wires I should make sure not to cut??? /forums/images/graemlins/rotfl.gif

 

[justinf]

Do you have power locks, if so make sure you don't cut those wires if you are keeping them /forums/images/graemlins/doah.gif/forums/images/graemlins/whistling.gif

 

[laketex]

Yup, i have power locks, but I'm pulling that bs out too...they work just like manuals now and I like it that way. /forums/images/graemlins/eek.gif

 

[dyeager535]

Don't cut ANY of the wires. Pull them out the way they are supposed to be (connector under the dash) and sell them to some other unfortunate soul that needs them. My opinion anyways, there is call for these things.

I believe everything is in the door already (for the mounting, etc) but you'll need new door panels if you want it to look good.

 

[BlazerGuy]

Yeah, I agree just unplug the harness. No cuttin required. Other than that it's a bolt-in operation. Take out the lock actuators, it'll make it easier to unlock/lock if you want them manual. You can just take out the window switch on the door panel and the crank rod can stick through that, it doesn't look too bad. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[big jimmy 91]

My last truck was an 85 1/2 ton pw. pl.
On it I was able to just un-bolt the pwr. win. motor get it out regulator and all
The manual crank with regulator just bolted right into the same spot no problem
The crank even came ouy the pw.switch hole in the pannel
IT looks harder to do than it really is
BTW don't cut the wire harness , just unplug and leave it in the bottom of the door
Hope this is understandable? /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif

 

[greywolf]

[ QUOTE ]
Don't cut ANY of the wires. Pull them out the way they are supposed to be (connector under the dash) and sell them to some other unfortunate soul that needs them. My opinion anyways, there is call for these things.

yes like me sell them to me bro