windows hard to roll up

[Clyde65]

Hey guys, I have no ideas here, The windows in my truck were power( YUK!) that didnt work or work very well when they did. I changed it back to roll ups with new weather stripping, glass and all that. rolling the windows up is like wrestling an alligator, very hard to roll, which in turn has stripped the window handles. any ideas?

The window is free to move up and down ( checked before regulator was in). One regulator is a newer one and the pass side is stock.

[Bugeyev8]

I squirt a little silicone spray on the seals, makes it easier to roll them up when the seals are new

[Muleman100]

I had the same problem and I took off the inside door panel and applied some grease to the half moon gears that make the window go up and down. After a few turns it was much easier to roll up and down

[Clyde65]

I put a whole gob( not really but enough) of lube on those gears before I put it together, man what a pain

[cliffy]

sorry to hear that...no really....
ahem...can I have your old electric parts?
(snicker)

[Clyde65]

I have no idea WHY someone would want them.

[protrash64]

Are they working yet??? Must be bound up somewhere.

[Clyde65]

Well the thing is, they seam bound up but I havent found the "right" place yet. I know the pass side was always hard to roll, just cuz it wasnt used much. The ds is just rediculously hard. I can get it up/down, but it drives me nuts that it is so hard. I thought it was the regulator so I bought a new one a while back, same issue though. I also know the weatherstripping will make it stiff/harder to roll, ughhhhhh

[protrash64]

Well, if you know the glass will move in the channels, then it has to be the mechanism. I freed up my 45 yr old ones with some spray silicon lube and they work fine.

Are the rollers free in there??

[Clyde65]

Yes they are, I put some white grease in the channels before I put them in the door. I guess I will take them back apart again ( 4th time) and see what is messing with it, would it matter that I put in rebuilt wing window assemblies?

[Captainfab]

That could be a problem if they weren't done correctly or not the right replacement parts. They could be pinching the windows from front to back

Originally Posted by Clyde65

Yes they are, I put some white grease in the channels before I put them in the door. I guess I will take them back apart again ( 4th time) and see what is messing with it, would it matter that I put in rebuilt wing window assemblies?

[dirtjumper63]

Hey not sure if you have got the problem solved but i had the same problem when i replaced my glass runner weather strips on mine turns out when i ordered them they sent me the wrong ones i didnt even have options in the catalog but there are two, one for windows with the metal frames one without if you use the ones made for no frames the window will roll up but super hard. good luck

[LILRED66]

I predict something is binding or not installed correctly, because, even with new run channels, wiskers and vent assembly runner, the glass should glide smoothly and without much effort. I have installed new innards, without any lubrication and had smooth operators, so I don't think any amount of lub is going to solve the issues. If you are stripping out window rollers, something is incorrectly installed and causing the problem. If I was closer, I would lend you a hand, but you are about 8-9 hours south of my shop.

In any case, good luck with the problem and let us know what you find out.

[Woogeroo]

What about those nylon/plastic rollers inside there... are they in good shape?

-W

[Clyde65]

All the parts are in good shape, rollers and such. I havent had time to take it apart again, ya know gotta pay bills, besides the boss doesnt like me to work on my truck while he is thinking I am at work. Weird huh?

I will check the mechanics of the regulator and let everyone know, thanks for the help.