Installing side window

[MrTruck805]

Hi All,

Recently I broke the side window (cab, not door) in my 89' Jimmy. I went to the pick and pull to get a replacement, and removed what was left of my broken one. My existing weatherstripping and rubber is all intact.

Is there a certain method or procedure to getting the new window to fit securely in that rubber groove? I briefly tried to muscle it in, but that wasn't working too well. I see LMCTruck offers a few tools. Do they make life a lot easier?

Thanks for any advice.

 

[sweetk30]

basic blue dawn dish soap and water heavy mix . 1qt water to 1-2 table spoons of soap .

plastic wedge type tool to gide it in .

warm sun on the rubber helps soften it up also .

then center strip the tool helps but if 1 time thing not needed just little time / soapy water / walk it in place . dont pull it to much as it will strech and when you cut off extra it can shrink and leave a huge gap .

 

[rockin kw]

Hi All,

Recently I broke the side window (cab, not door) in my 89' Jimmy. I went to the pick and pull to get a replacement, and removed what was left of my broken one. My existing weatherstripping and rubber is all intact.

Is there a certain method or procedure to getting the new window to fit securely in that rubber groove? I briefly tried to muscle it in, but that wasn't working too well. I see LMCTruck offers a few tools. Do they make life a lot easier?

Thanks for any advice.

Wrap a small rope/twine around the gasket. Start it in one corner and pull the rope. It will pull the gasket over the lip. Will need one or two people to help.

 

[wheels87k5]

I did this 2 years ago. Starting at post 139. There are different methods mentioned above, but this is how I did it. When you get close to the end......it will finally fall into place. It did take some time but the soap and water helped a lot. I took my time so I didn't scratch the paint or destroy the rubble. You also have to be careful that you don't drop it.

https://ck5.com/forums/threads/87-k5-cashbag-454-vortec-going-to-the-shop.280733/page-7

 

[MrTruck805]

Thanks for the replies! Got the window in last night.... It wasn't very fun.

I basically did what you guys suggested..... Plastic wedge tool, 2x4 and rubber mallet, lubricant, shims, 2 people. Took about an hour and a half. Maybe it would've been easier with newer weather stripping which may be more malleable, but the window is in. I'll definitely be more careful while 4x4ing, because I don't want to do that again!