I'm sick of TGW flex tracks breaking on me

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  • maybeadinosaur
    232 I6
    • Jul 29, 2015
    • 74

    I'm sick of TGW flex tracks breaking on me

    I've had 4 flex tracks break at the head within 1 month of use. I'm tired of using Team Grand Wagoneer, when they won't even return several phone calls.

    What other options do I have? I can't seem to find a flex track with a head that matches the OEM (screw attaches to a rounded piece as a passthrough on the track). All the tracks I'm finding have a rectangular piece that seems like it needs to twist and pin itself against the track but it feels like the track can't flex that much and will cause problems.

    Are there other vendors you recommend? I've heard of cable conversion, which sounds more modern. I was also considering going to a machine shop and seeing what my options are there. I'm just tired of having windows that don't work.
  • RamJetFSJ
    350 Buick
    • Jul 18, 2001
    • 896

    #2
    Not familiar w/ TGW flex tracks (or flex tracks in general), but are you sure the window can move freely in the rubber side tracks? My manual window track broke due to the rubber being so old and hard it was breaking and keeping the window from sliding up and down freely.
    Ben
    1980 Wagoneer - Ram Jet 350, 700R4, NP208, 4" lift, 33x10.5 tires.

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    • fsj454
      Long time member
      • Jan 02, 2015
      • 521

      #3
      Last 2or3years

      Jeeps at end of production have a screw tipe window lift .I put older doors on my 1990 GW .First thing I did was to change window mechanism.bolts and plugs all the same .So try to find some last production window mechanisms .they mite be pricy but worth every penny
      1982 cherokee nt. 454. nv4500 .205. dana 60 f+r. twin stick.hydroboost.hydrolic clutch.rock ram.traction bar.warn 12000 winch.4 wheel disc.flip kit.soa.high steer.cross over steer.4.56 detroit locker.35 spline rear alloy axles. 37s .1990 grand wagoneer aka trusty rusty

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      • TPICherokee
        Administrator
        • Jul 02, 2001
        • 3363

        #4
        OEM made in USA:

        http://www.bjsoffroad.com/search.asp...+track&search=

        Shipped and stored flat (not coiled up)
        www.bjsoffroad.com - BJ's Off-Road - Your Full-Size Jeeps Parts Specialist

        1987 Grand Wagoneer - 5.3 Vortec, 4L60E, NP242
        1979 Cherokee Chief - 6-inch BJ's Off-Road Lift Kit, TPI Chev 350, 700R4 with NP208 and 4.56 gears, 35x12.50R17, Rhino Front End, J-Truck Rear Axle, GoMango Orange.
        1979 Cherokee Chief​ - 5.3 Vortec, 4L60E, Quadratrac, Alpaca Brown Paint, new stock interior
        1976 J10 Longbox - 258, T18, Dana 20 - Sniper Fuel Injection
        1967 M715 - 454 Chevy, TH400, 1100R16 Michelin XZL Tires, Stock otherwise (sold)

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