Herculine hood and insert

[vt_maverick]

Well, this sounds familiar.

The previous owner had installed the SBC brackets before I bought the VX. The passenger side works perfectly but the driver's side would still twist forward while being raised. Silicone spray made it work great for about a month, and a second application helped when it needed again later, but was the result was not nearly as good. A few weeks ago I took the window out while replacing the lock assembly.

When I reinstalled the window, the twisting was the worst ever until I slid the SBC bracket as far toward the door hinges as possible. No more twisting, but now I get a little wind noise on the highway. There is also a worrying "thunk" as the window completely closes that makes me think the top of the window is not aligned properly with the upper channel. Seems to be a fine balancing act.

I would have kept trying to find the sweet spot, but there is so much slop throughout the entire regulator assembly that I was left with the impression that it is just plain ol' worn out. (Lots of speculation on my part since this is the first time I ever played with "door guts.") Once I have time to mess around with it again, I intend on comparing it to the passenger side regulator before I actually start shopping for a replacement.

The guys at my garage want to experiment with this same idea since they shared your observations (mostly that OEM tracks are crap even new out of the box) the last time I had it in the shop. Their idea is to leave the SBC bracket in place, but glue a tire weight or two to the part of the glass closest to the B pillar / door jam to keep the glass from leaning forward. We'll see how it goes.

[tom4bren]

The guys at my garage want to experiment with this same idea since they shared your observations (mostly that OEM tracks are crap even new out of the box) the last time I had it in the shop. Their idea is to leave the SBC bracket in place, but glue a tire weight or two to the part of the glass closest to the B pillar / door jam to keep the glass from leaning forward. We'll see how it goes.

Ash,

You may want to re-read this thread for some other ideas for your windows.

http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...ow+fixin+party

[LINE-X]

Just my opinion: If you want to use a DIY bedliner, then OK, but I would not recommend Herculiner. Herc contains little rubber bits that tend to make the surface....not so attractive.

This guy applied Herc to the plastic bed rail caps. You can see what I mean about the rubber bits.

[Marlin]

I understand, but you are comparing 80 bucks to do my entire truck, to 1000 plus to do my truck in Linex or rhino line. I don't think those products are 10 times better than herculiner.
Plus, the little bits that stick up work great at hiding scratches

[LINE-X]

I understand, but you are comparing 80 bucks to do my entire truck, to 1000 plus to do my truck in Linex or rhino line. I don't think those products are 10 times better than herculiner.
Plus, the little bits that stick up work great at hiding scratches

No, my comment was not about LINE-X at all, it's about DIY bedliner products. I'm just recommending that you choose a product that does not contain the rubber bits. That's it...

[Marlin]

No, my comment was not about LINE-X at all, it's about DIY bedliner products. I'm just recommending that you choose a product that does not contain the rubber bits. That's it...

Gotcha, unfortunately, Heculiner has brilliant marketing and is the only roll-on DIY bedliner kit that you can get off the shelf at just about any store that sells auto stuff. Its convenient availability makes it an easy choice. If I get a scratch, its easy to touch up and blend in and I can get it anywhere. I know there are some other really good ones, like monstaliner and a few others, but can't get them at the store

[LINE-X]

Gotcha, unfortunately, Heculiner has brilliant marketing and is the only roll-on DIY bedliner kit that you can get off the shelf at just about any store that sells auto stuff. Its convenient availability makes it an easy choice.(

There are TONS of DIY products that are easily available at stores. Even if you live out in the boonies (no stores), they ALL are available over the web. Duplicolor (Autozone, Walmart), Durabak, U-Pol Raptor, SEM, Monstaliner, Rustoleum (not the spray paint), Hippo, Plasti-Cote, Napa Finish 1, the list is endless. As far as durability goes, I don't think one is much better than the other, they are all very similiar products.

Yes, Herculiner has lots of advertising. Herculiner is manufactured in South Africa by Duram Paint for Old World Industries who owns Peak brand antifreeze.