Rebuilding / resealing a driver door? New seals made the problem worse!

[wazzabie]

The aftermarket door seals and the original door seals are nothing like the original. I have read that it is a common problem when installing aftermarket door seals that the door is difficult to close. Some have had to adjust the doors and other people after several months say the problem goes away. I was able to find some NOS GM door seals and they fit no issue on a 78 K5 Blazer.

 

[rampage]

It takes about two minutes to remove the window and regulator to do it correctly. One bolt (maybe 2, I forget) on the guide channel and 4 for the regulator.

 

[78 GMC Jimmy]

The aftermarket door seals and the original door seals are nothing like the original. I have read that it is a common problem when installing aftermarket door seals that the door is difficult to close. Some have had to adjust the doors and other people after several months say the problem goes away. I was able to find some NOS GM door seals and they fit no issue on a 78 K5 Blazer.

Got any links?

The 8 piece kit that I bought was $79 with free shipping. If I could better parts without spending a ton, I would do it.

 

[rampage]

Got any links?

The 8 piece kit that I bought was $79 with free shipping. If I could better parts without spending a ton, I would do it.

Again, you get what you pay for.

 

[Wes Harden]

Yeah I am thinking there is either a problem with the channel felt, to thick maybe, or could possibly be bunched up somewhere.

 

[78 GMC Jimmy]

Yeah I am thinking there is either a problem with the channel felt, to thick maybe, or could possibly be bunched up somewhere.

I figure i will give it a week or two and if the problem remains, I will "notch" the outer felt. It will lose its "seal" but also reduce its pressure against the glass by maybe 75%, but still leave enough that the window cant rattle back and fourth.

 

[rampage]

In case you don’t know how to remove the window and regulator, watch starting at 1:40 for a few tricks and tips.

 

[wazzabie]

Got any links?

The 8 piece kit that I bought was $79 with free shipping. If I could better parts without spending a ton, I would do it.

GM part. This is not NOS however.

1984-1991 GM Weather-Strip On Body 15522764 GM | GMPartsDirect.com

1984-1991 GM part # 15522764 - Weather-Strip On Body

www.gmpartsdirect.com

 

[JoshHefnerX]

Pretty sure I got mine from 1A Auto. Little tough going in in a couple of spots but can roll windows up easily.

Seem to be decent build

 

[78 GMC Jimmy]

GM part. This is not NOS however.

1984-1991 GM Weather-Strip On Body 15522764 GM | GMPartsDirect.com

1984-1991 GM part # 15522764 - Weather-Strip On Body

www.gmpartsdirect.com

Thanks for sending the link. But according to that link, the year range is not correct for my rig (1984-1991). And a Google part number search says that the part is not the one in question (door weatherstrip VS window felt).

Do you have other links?

Amazon.com

 

[Wes Harden]

I look for Precision brand, seems to be the best out there at this time. Other than NOS GM

 

[78 GMC Jimmy]

As far as sealing up the vehicle, I need some of the things that are on top of the tailgate on either side. I think this is what they look like new:

Anyone got any?

1973-1991 Chevrolet K5 Blazer GMC Jimmy Tailgate Glass Guide Channel End Caps | Precision Replacement Parts | Aftermarket Branded | Rear

1975 - 1986 Chevrolet - K5 Blazer - 2 Door Sport Utility. 1973 - 1991 GMC - Jimmy - 2 Door Sport Utility. 1973 - 1974 Chevrolet - Blazer - 2 Door Sport Utility. 1987 - 1991 Chevrolet - Blazer - 2 Door Sport Utility.

www.ebay.com

Or any of these to sell?

Rear Air Deflector GM 994822​