Need a new one, so Sliding or Solid Rear Window?

CatskillCruiser · Dec 26, 2022

My rear sliding window in my 85 has a broken latch and won't close. Having the truck repainted now anyway, so pulling the front and rear windows. Should I replace the rear with a new sliding window or just go with the solid glass in the back for a cleaner look? AC truck, so don't really us the slider much anyway. Welcome your advice here.

GTX63 · Dec 26, 2022

It is really all about preference. I'd stick with the slider. I like having my arm along the seat and just reach up and popping it open for a little crossflow ventilation.

Shorty81 · Dec 26, 2022

I don't have air, love my slider window. Kick vents, windows down, slider open, cold beer.......

TotalyHucked · Dec 27, 2022

I prefer the look of a solid, though I hate the buffeting it causes with the windows down. I almost went slider when I replaced mine but since I'll eventually get the AC working, I went back solid for the clean look.

WFO · Dec 27, 2022

I'd go with the beer can window.

WP29P4A · Dec 27, 2022

If it's a show truck I would go with the solid glass, looks nicer. If it's a daily driver or work truck I would go with slider, more versatile.

Radiohead · Dec 27, 2022

I like the updated rear glass that uses only one movable pane instead of two windows like OE.

waterpirate · Dec 27, 2022

Just curious what people with a solid window do with the empty's? Asking for a friend.
Eric

Grit dog · Dec 27, 2022

waterpirate said:
Just curious what people with a solid window do with the empty's? Asking for a friend.
Eric

At highway speeds if you just “place” the can on the roof , the air draft will suck it right down into the bed!

Craig Nedrow · Dec 27, 2022

How it the dog in the back supposed to stick his head in without a slider!!

TotalyHucked · Dec 27, 2022

Grit dog said:
At highway speeds if you just “place” the can on the roof , the air draft will suck it right down into the bed!

Dang, beat me to it lol

Turbo4whl · Dec 27, 2022

Well what I would get, is a Flex-through rear window. Best of both types. One solid piece of glass that flexes open on each side....

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Yeah, I'm a tease, no longer made........

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GTX63 · Dec 28, 2022

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Scott91370 · Dec 29, 2022

I would always go with sliding if one could be found with a working latch.
People talk about how easy they are to break in to but then forget about how easy the wing windows open.

Ken B · Dec 29, 2022

I have a slider and original glass. the slider is a little beat up. who makes a good window? Any have a power slider?

Need a new one, so Sliding or Solid Rear Window?

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