Window woes...

[disasterlady]

Hey Guys... me too.
I would like to start with WHAT lubricant do I use and Where do I lube exactly? I bought some white lithium grease. I am working on this prob right now...

[Bulldoggie]

I use the 3m brand Silicone spray with the straw nozzle.
Spray all the rubber, on the inside, in the window path.
Spray extra by the bottom of the window opening.
Run the windows up and down a few times, to let the silicone get to the rubber tracks inside the door.
Wipe any excess on the glass when done.

[disasterlady]

Thanks Bulldoggie... I was hoping that you would be on! Since you seem to have the most info and/or experience with this... I'm gonna run down to Autozone right now. You folks are GREAT!!!

[Bulldoggie]

I wasn't online, but I get E-mail alerts on threads I've participated on.
I do try to check the site often, just to see what is going on, and to stay up on any "latest mods"

[disasterlady]

okay the lubricating isn't helping enough... my tabs are not broke but the window still tilts forward and drags out of the back side track. Before I try any major metal revamping, Is there a need to replace the weather stripping and does anyone know where and how much that costs?

[Bulldoggie]

I do not believe replacing the rubber will make any difference.
Some members have had fixed this problem by removing the door panel and widening the front track (and pushing it forward a bit) to ease the friction / drag.
The only problem with this fix is you cannot widen the track (or push it forward) at the top 1/3 of the track due to the mirror, where it is welded in place. It might work but will most likely will raise slower near the top.
Slotting the holes, that hold the lift arm in place, is not major surgery.
Slotted holes are used all the time for adding adjustability. (Like on Alternator Brackets, for tightening the belt).
Using a washer and lock washer should remove any fear of having slotted holes.
Take the time to watch the window raise and lower a few times while the panel is off.
If you see the arm pull away from the bottom of the glass, add some washers to keep it under the glass, otherwise the tabs will break.

[disasterlady]

Thanks for replying... I will have to tackle this again on monday. But do you have the instructions on the slot holes somewhere in the thread that I missed?
I wouldn't know where and how to put them otherwise.... sorry to be such a pain.