Talegate window Guide tracks, Help!

[pireshop]

I`ve bought a 82 Jeep Cherokee Laredo and it needed a back talegate window. So, I got the talegate window, but I was going to go ahead an do it right and replace all the window trim that was dry rotted. Inside my talegate on both sides of where the window goes there are two (velvet/rubber) Guide tracks about a foot long each that are dry rotted and I can`t find new ones any where. The local Jeep dealer said they don`t make them any more.
I was wondering if there was anyone that new where I can get some new ones or a good idea how I can replace them with something else.
Please, someone help. I fell like a geek riding around with that stupid plastic over the window hole!

[irbob]

I got new ones from the dealer with no prob. I'm at work now so don't have the part #'s with me. I will let you know tomorrow what they are.

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[Coley]

I'm gonna need some of those window channels before long, too, along with every other piece of rubber in the tailgate. What would be super cool for this site would be a tailgate parts explosion, along with part #'s.




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[Ralph]

After the dealer quoted me $45 apiece, I followed the advice of someone on this forum and called Specialty Jeeparts at (800) 504-5337.

They have them for $23 apiece plus shipping. I'm waiting for them to arrive TODAY and following their progress via ups.com.

Then I will finally get my tailgate reassembled, with new glass & defroster, channels, and my tailgate keyswitch working properly! Ain't this IFSJA Forum wonderful?!

[Ralph]

It's 2:51 PM EST, and they've just arrived. Part # J5465084. $23 each, plus $6.50 shipping.

I also bought new screws from my local Jeep dealer and paid $2.40 each. Ouch -- no grease!

[irbob]

Part #J5465084 @ $35.96 each from the local pay until your blood turns green dealer. Yea I have a bullet stuck between my teath but I needed em badly.

I to have heard of someone here re-building em some how for cheap so look around and u may find it or someone may read this thread and respond with info about it. Good luck fellow FSJeeper.

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[Ralph]

On rebuilding: The metal portions could be easily fabricated, either DIY or at a sheetmetal shop. But the rubber/felt inserts were specially made for these guides, not available at NAPA or any place else as separate pieces. I looked into all this when coping with the sticker shock.

By the way, as of 5:00 AM this morning, my tailgate is completely reassembled and functional. Even the defrost element works now.

[This message has been edited by Ralph (edited July 04, 2000).]

[pireshop]

Thank yall for the responce. I`m glad I found this web site. Now, maybe I can get the parts I need so I can take that plastic off the back.

[msmith9155]

Try these guys. Atrim.Ifound the outside window rubber that matches the original exactly! Mayne they can help. They will also try to do a match if you send them a sample. http://www.atrim.com/Page153.html

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1981 Wagoneer"The Greenade"
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