Warming the rubber will help a lot, also they make nylon tools (7” long or so) that are about $1 online that make it easy to work that seal all the way around without scaring it. One end is flat other is rounded. Good video man!
That was basically the same method I used on my Peterbilt split window. My suggestion would be to use some Dawn dish detergent around the rope. Makes it a lot easier to pull the rope through.
Good video. When I have done this, I: 1. Only try when in a warm place and the gasket is warm for flexibility 2.Soak the cord in glycerin or light lube - helps a lot. 3. Use a clean putty knife that is narrow (1-2”) and make sure the edges are smooth. The wider and thinner blade diminishes potential for damage to the frame and the gasket. 4. Oh yes and, give the metal edge of the opening a quick clean and remove any burrs, etc.
Totally good tips, I agree they would definitely work! I only wish I had a garage big enough then I could have brought the whole operation warmer.. But with a missing window I wanted to replace it, granite I could have just taped it til summer but I didn't want to do that. Thanks though for watching, Thank you very much for the tips. Will definitely help viewers that read my comments. Backyard DIY-Zachary
Use the truck heater to keep cab warm , put big blanket over the cab and a tarp to cut the wind. If fumes get to much , you could always use a space heater and have a heat gun handy .
A cotter key extractor tool is also very helpful in moving the window around and pulling the gasket over the lip of the cab. It works especially well when using soapy water spray or silicone spray.
Skippy Doless: That's a good idea, I actually had no idea what I was going to do to cover those. Sadly I was going just use duct tape lol. Your idea sounds way way better! Thanks for commenting, thanks for watching!!!! Backyard DIY
@@BackyardDIY-Zachary yes and as you pull the rope every 6 in push the rubber into placed..do to each lower side to center the window then up the sides on each side then the top always setting the rubber as you go
A guy replaced a winshield in my Lexus some years back. He used WD40 to make it easier to seat seal. That sh*t slowly leaked onto the glass inside for YEARS, holding dust etc. Maybe a detergent OK but caution on using a lubricant.
Are there bolts that I am missing or something? Because removing the rubber trim around window is not going well... I can't get even an inch of it to come out of the groove, but when I put more pressure on it the pry tool I'm using just rips through the rubber. Help?
Not sure what's going on. There are no bolts or anything like that. You just have to peel the rubber up and out motion. After your seal is pushed in the window will fall. Do you have electric rear sliding window? That may be part of your hang up if you do. I did this on a model that was manual. I really hope the best for your project!
Those holes in the back of the cab behind the rear seat are supposed to have plastic air vents in them. They are to allow out of the truck but not to let air in the truck.
What year is your truck? Any idea if 2009 F250 is different? I want to replace my plain 1 piece glass with the tinted 3 piece unit like you installed. Any issues with that change that you know of?
That truck was a 2001... It shouldn't be any different if you have a framed window. I know Ford switched to frameless windows but I am not sure of what year they switched. But if you have a frame it will be the same operation. Thanks for watching, if you have any questions further let me know. Thanks for taking your time to comment. Give a update and let me know how it goes!!!! Backyard DIY-Zachary
steven fairbanks: I'm not sure you probably can replace sections of it. It was just easier for me to replace. Thanks for your comment hopefully this helps you, good luck with your project, let me know how it goes. Backyard DIY-Zachary
Thanks for watching, No I didn't use any kind of sealant and didn't notice any leaks from it. Although I only had the truck for another couple months after shooting this video. That truck was basically just for project/fun/making videos on it. I'm not positive but I think I remember watching a guy on youtube that worked/owned a junkyard and he was the one I got the string tip from. He didn't use sealant and was opposed to it. I can't remember why he said he was against it though... Either way hope that ramble answers your question. Thank you very much for watching! DIY - Zachary
Not sure, it seems that you can just a lil elbow grease and time. Good question sorry I don't have the answer. Thanks for watching, thanks for commenting. DIY-Zac
4:00 how in the hell did you just pull the rubber out with your hands?? I have been prying and ripping and tearing it for an over an hour now and I can't even get an inch of it to separate from window..
Not sure if it is age of the material why your having issues with it. If you have a way to heat it up (hair drier or heat gun) I would think that would make it easier to be flexible. Also I assume your talking removal not install. When I removed it I wasn't gentle with it since I knew it wasn't going to be re-used. I hope the video helps. Hopefully you get your project done! Thanks for watching, thanks for taking your time to comment. DIY-Zac
@@daviddelacruz3196 Yes more important then the model is the year because they switched from the sealing "rib" to seamless. Also they switched to an electric rear window. Good luck with your search, thanks for commenting! HBZ-Zachary
It should, i don't think they changed the frame of the window or anything from my year to yours. I would try it, it should work. Let me know how it goes. Thanks for watching, thanks for commenting. DIY-Zac
Backyard DIY - Zachary thanks for the quick reply! ok i tried to fix just the center slider which is the broken once but its an aftermarket set and i cant find it anywhere. i figured i might as well replace the entire thing.
Thanks for commenting, I've noticed since making videos I do have words and sayings I use was too often. My viewers and subscribers don't hold reservation telling me lol. Which is fine, as long as it is constructive. Thanks again!! HB-Zachary
Warming the rubber will help a lot, also they make nylon tools (7” long or so) that are about $1 online that make it easy to work that seal all the way around without scaring it. One end is flat other is rounded. Good video man!
Nice idea with the lube and pull cord. Only tip I could toss in is to use dawn soap for lube. After it dries it gets sticky. Thanks for a good demo
Sounds like a good idea! Thanks for watching, thanks for commenting!!
HBZ-Zachary
That was basically the same method I used on my Peterbilt split window. My suggestion would be to use some Dawn dish detergent around the rope. Makes it a lot easier to pull the rope through.
Good video. When I have done this, I:
1. Only try when in a warm place and the gasket is warm for flexibility
2.Soak the cord in glycerin or light lube - helps a lot.
3. Use a clean putty knife that is narrow (1-2”) and make sure the edges are smooth. The wider and thinner blade diminishes potential for damage to the frame and the gasket.
4. Oh yes and, give the metal edge of the opening a quick clean and remove any burrs, etc.
Totally good tips, I agree they would definitely work!
I only wish I had a garage big enough then I could have brought the whole operation warmer..
But with a missing window I wanted to replace it, granite I could have just taped it til summer but I didn't want to do that.
Thanks though for watching, Thank you very much for the tips. Will definitely help viewers that read my comments.
Backyard DIY-Zachary
Use the truck heater to keep cab warm , put big blanket over the cab and a tarp to cut the wind. If fumes get to much , you could always use a space heater and have a heat gun handy .
A cotter key extractor tool is also very helpful in moving the window around and pulling the gasket over the lip of the cab. It works especially well when using soapy water spray or silicone spray.
Thank you. Rope idea is stellar.
Thanks for watching and commenting.
I really enjoy the response from viewers!!
DIY - Zachary
Very nice video. Rope trick looks like it saved a lot of time... Thanks
Dave Shields: It saved a ton of time!
I think you did good considering the conditions. Maybe some acrylic plastic cut and caulked in those two openings? Otherwise your gonna freeze.
Skippy Doless: That's a good idea, I actually had no idea what I was going to do to cover those. Sadly I was going just use duct tape lol. Your idea sounds way way better!
Thanks for commenting, thanks for watching!!!!
Backyard DIY
@@BackyardDIY-Zachary yes and as you pull the rope every 6 in push the rubber into placed..do to each lower side to center the window then up the sides on each side then the top always setting the rubber as you go
Thanks for the help will try this
A guy replaced a winshield in my Lexus some years back. He used WD40 to make it easier to seat seal. That sh*t slowly leaked onto the glass inside for YEARS, holding dust etc. Maybe a detergent OK but caution on using a lubricant.
Are there bolts that I am missing or something? Because removing the rubber trim around window is not going well... I can't get even an inch of it to come out of the groove, but when I put more pressure on it the pry tool I'm using just rips through the rubber.
Help?
Not sure what's going on. There are no bolts or anything like that. You just have to peel the rubber up and out motion. After your seal is pushed in the window will fall. Do you have electric rear sliding window? That may be part of your hang up if you do. I did this on a model that was manual.
I really hope the best for your project!
Those holes in the back of the cab behind the rear seat are supposed to have plastic air vents in them. They are to allow out of the truck but not to let air in the truck.
What year is your truck? Any idea if 2009 F250 is different? I want to replace my plain 1 piece glass with the tinted 3 piece unit like you installed. Any issues with that change that you know of?
That truck was a 2001... It shouldn't be any different if you have a framed window. I know Ford switched to frameless windows but I am not sure of what year they switched.
But if you have a frame it will be the same operation.
Thanks for watching, if you have any questions further let me know. Thanks for taking your time to comment. Give a update and let me know how it goes!!!!
Backyard DIY-Zachary
I’m from Michigan too and I’m doing this now
Its a t55 for the seatbelts. Always has been always will be since the 90s
Thank you, I was screaming that while watching 😂
that hole has a vent plastic cover for air flow that way getting locked in you wont DIE
If the sliding window is shattered is there no choice but to replace the whole thing?
steven fairbanks: I'm not sure you probably can replace sections of it.
It was just easier for me to replace.
Thanks for your comment hopefully this helps you, good luck with your project, let me know how it goes.
Backyard DIY-Zachary
@@BackyardDIY-Zachary got my window today about to install tomorrow. Just got the whole unit. Rewatching a few times thanks again for the great video
Never heard of T47 bit. They usually run by 5s.
They are on Amazon if you need one. My snap on kit had it.
Soooooo I noticed that there is sealant on the seals when I have removed them from my truck and the donor truck.... you didn't use a sealant?
Thanks for watching, No I didn't use any kind of sealant and didn't notice any leaks from it. Although I only had the truck for another couple months after shooting this video. That truck was basically just for project/fun/making videos on it.
I'm not positive but I think I remember watching a guy on youtube that worked/owned a junkyard and he was the one I got the string tip from. He didn't use sealant and was opposed to it. I can't remember why he said he was against it though...
Either way hope that ramble answers your question. Thank you very much for watching!
DIY - Zachary
Can you just replace the broken piece?
Good help thanks
Wiley Fullmer: Your welcome, thanks for watching!!
Little easyer if you wrap the rope twice so you it gets the left overs after
Right on nice tip!
Is it possible to replace a section of it?
Not sure, it seems that you can just a lil elbow grease and time.
Good question sorry I don't have the answer.
Thanks for watching, thanks for commenting.
DIY-Zac
the center section is replaceable the 2 out side sections are not
I just did this and the string peeled over the entire seal and didn't need any adjustments at all.
tommy Pettitt: Your welcome, thanks for watching. Thanks for your comment, glad it went well!!!
NO! THANK YOU!!!!!!
I subbed just because your from Michigan LoL
Thank you
Your welcome of course! Thank you for watching...
Backyard DIY - Zachary
4:00 how in the hell did you just pull the rubber out with your hands?? I have been prying and ripping and tearing it for an over an hour now and I can't even get an inch of it to separate from window..
Not sure if it is age of the material why your having issues with it.
If you have a way to heat it up (hair drier or heat gun) I would think that would make it easier to be flexible.
Also I assume your talking removal not install. When I removed it I wasn't gentle with it since I knew it wasn't going to be re-used.
I hope the video helps. Hopefully you get your project done!
Thanks for watching, thanks for taking your time to comment.
DIY-Zac
It doesn't separate from the glass (atleast that's not how I did it) the goal is to pry the seal up and out. The rubber will stay with the glass.
How much was the new window the whole thing?
I bought it off craigslist. It was from a truck that crashed. Only cost 30 dollars
Backyard DIY - Zachary that’s cool man I’ve been searching for one, so I can get one from 250? 350? It should fit?
@@daviddelacruz3196 Yes more important then the model is the year because they switched from the sealing "rib" to seamless. Also they switched to an electric rear window.
Good luck with your search, thanks for commenting!
HBZ-Zachary
Backyard DIY - Zachary hell yeah likewise 👍🏽
You can go to a junk yard and get rear windows for like 20$
What was the cost for the windows
I bought it used from a guy on market place on FB, it was in a truck with a bad motor.
DIY-Zac
How much did you pay
@@SuperRickyreyes I don't remember I think 50 or 75 dollars.
Wow nice !!
I have to replace my
will this work with a 99 f250 super duty?
It should, i don't think they changed the frame of the window or anything from my year to yours.
I would try it, it should work. Let me know how it goes.
Thanks for watching, thanks for commenting.
DIY-Zac
Backyard DIY - Zachary thanks for the quick reply! ok i tried to fix just the center slider which is the broken once but its an aftermarket set and i cant find it anywhere. i figured i might as well replace the entire thing.
I have a backwindow that I have to put in too. I'm not looking forward to it.
Appreciate the video but... “alls you do..”? I hate that.
Thanks for commenting, I've noticed since making videos I do have words and sayings I use was too often. My viewers and subscribers don't hold reservation telling me lol. Which is fine, as long as it is constructive. Thanks again!!
HB-Zachary
I need to poop