Window woes...

[creeg]

Huh? Can you take a picture or explain what you mean a little better?

Edit: I think what you mean is that when the window is rolled down completely, it still sticks up about 1/4" out of the door. Right?

---Correct

This is what I'm wondering. From what other owners have said in other threads, it seems the source of the problem is where these tabs are positioned on the glass. A bit of a correction when installing the replacement tabs might solve the binding issue once and for all.

When putting on new tabs, would it be a good time to maybe place the foreward tab a bit lower to give the window that much needed tilt?? Is there enough meat on this clip to allow this? or a homemade clip...

Yes, this GM clip is much more sturdy than the Isuzu tabs, and larger- but you cant really tell from the photo as I completely covered the original tab with JB Weld for my first attempt at a fix. Even so, I think the GM Clip will allow for some movement down during gluing- the only question then is whether that will jeopardize the strength of the tab, as the glass wouldnt be full seated in the tab. I dont know the answer to that one.

[kpaske]

Yes, this GM clip is much more sturdy than the Isuzu tabs, and larger- but you cant really tell from the photo as I completely covered the original tab with JB Weld for my first attempt at a fix. Even so, I think the GM Clip will allow for some movement down during gluing- the only question then is whether that will jeopardize the strength of the tab, as the glass wouldnt be full seated in the tab. I dont know the answer to that one.

From the picture it appears to me that the window should sit at almost exactly the same height using either tab. Is it possible that there is some play somewhere else, perhaps where the tabs attach to the rails?

[creeg]

From the picture it appears to me that the window should sit at almost exactly the same height using either tab. Is it possible that there is some play somewhere else, perhaps where the tabs attach to the rails?

That could very well be the case. They should sit at the same height.

I could also have neglected to push the tab on all the way when gluing the new one, and there could be a bit of glue on the bottom side of the glass that is casuing a spacing issue.

One thing is that if you look at the side-by-side comparison, the holes line up: but the bottom of the "seat" for the glass (ie, the plastic "U" shape that holds the glass, not the part that screws into the control arm) seems to be at a different height. But a) I dont know if that matters and b) I would think it would cause the window to sit a little lower, not higher, with the new tab.



Not really sure...

[etlsport]

neither one of my windows goes all the way down.. they both stop with about 1/8-1/4 inch sticking out of the door?? i figured it was normal

[Kenny]

neither one of my windows goes all the way down.. they both stop with about 1/8-1/4 inch sticking out of the door?? i figured it was normal

That's not normal, especially if it's uncomfortable to put your arm there to rest when the windows open.

You might be able to adjust the wire pulley system at the winch to correct this. But I'm just guessing here... It's not easy to get to.

Also, if you were to lower it, would it still close at the top fully? hmmm.

Good luck,