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Hey everyone, I broke out the rear window on my 2001 F-150 today at work. It has a slider but only the window to the left of the slider broke. Do I need to replace the whole back window or can I replace on the left side that is broken? I plan on calling a few junk yards around me because I have been unable to find any left rear windows online, does anyone know a website that I can take a look at if I am able to only replace the left side of the rear window? Thanks for the help.
I have never seen one portion of the window for sale. The junk yards are going to be your best bet. If you can find one at a pull-the-part-yourself, you'll save some money. It's not a bad job, just time consuming.
I don't know about what's available now but I bought a sliding rear window for my 86 F150 from a store like Pep boys back in 1989 or 90 to replace the stock stationary glass. It wasn't that expensive as I remember and it was easy to install. Seemed to be good quality.
The 80-96 were easy to replace. All you needed was a rope to pull it in. The 97-03 variety is bolted in from the inside. The window has fixed threaded rods built in. You have to remove a few brass nuts that go all the way around. Plan on getting more sealant or it will leak in the car wash.
The 80-96 were easy to replace. All you needed was a rope to pull it in. The 97-03 variety is bolted in from the inside. The window has fixed threaded rods built in. You have to remove a few brass nuts that go all the way around. Plan on getting more sealant or it will leak in the car wash.
If you get a used slider, make sure you get the newer type with the frame around the glass ... the older type will leak on you (the frames crack).
3M Windo-Weld (3/8") works well to seal the window when you install it. The install is not hard, just tedious. There are several good write-ups covering installation on the forum ...
Old type ... usually leak due to internal cracks in the frame
I know what you are going through and yes you have to replace the whole thing as single sides not offered anywhere I checked around. I came out to find this on mine Tuesday and have no clue how it broke as I have a ARE Z series cap on the back and its glass is still fine. Ended up getting another new sliding Ford window put in to replace it with the capped edge as recommended. .
Last edited by 2000FordStyle; Feb 7, 2015 at 12:31 AM.
I have a used slider in GC with a tube of the good Pro grade sealant if you are interested and anywhere near upstate SC. I'll take $25 for the window and sealant.