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

• Dec 26, 2022

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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.

 

• Dec 26, 2022

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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.

 

• Dec 26, 2022

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

 

• Dec 27, 2022

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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.

 

• Dec 27, 2022

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I'd go with the beer can window.

 

• Dec 27, 2022

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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.

 

• Dec 27, 2022

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

 

• Dec 27, 2022

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

 

• Dec 27, 2022

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waterpirate said:

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

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

 

• Dec 27, 2022

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

 

• Dec 27, 2022

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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!

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Dang, beat me to it lol

 

• Dec 27, 2022

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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........

 

• Dec 28, 2022

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• Dec 29, 2022

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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.

 

• Dec 29, 2022

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