installing new windshield rubber

[86chevyk20]

hey guys for my bday i got my new windshield rubber with the chrome strip and the locking tab. never done this before any tips on the install? do i need to get that windshield sealer that autozone sells? or can i just in stall it dry.

thanks
Liam
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[89Suburban]

Use dish soap to lubricate the window gasket. Got to be careful, you can break the window installing. One old trick is to wrap a thin rope around the gasket lip and pull it around as you install.

If you need to remove the old window, pull that strip out and run a utility knife blade around that groove to cut the window out.

 

[smurph20]

When i workd for a otr repair outfit we used heavy duty kite string and made two loops around the rubber and just gently pulled it once and made sure it was right then pulled the second just to make sure it was in good.

 

[89Suburban]

When i workd for a otr repair outfit we used heavy duty kite string and made two loops around the rubber and just gently pulled it once and made sure it was right then pulled the second just to make sure it was in good.

That's even better, great tip.

 

[86chevyk20]

got the rubber installed, its got like extra to it.. not sure why i bought the right one since they are alllllll the same 73-87

 

[HotRodPC]

A little extra? Damn, that won't work.

 

[crazy4offroad]

Take it off and put it in the freezer for a little while, it'll draw up.

 

[86chevyk20]

its the right rubber. i think i just gota play with it a bit

 

[HotRodPC]

its the right rubber. i think i just gota play with it a bit

I think you're gonna have to play with it a whole bunch to get that rubber to fit !!!

BTW, you know where that post is going !!!

 

[86chevyk20]

AHH YOU PERVERT hahah my fault. i called LMC and triple checked i have the correct rubber gasket. soo maybe i need to put it over the windshield first????

 

[89Suburban]

AHH YOU PERVERT hahah my fault. i called LMC and triple checked i have the correct rubber gasket. soo maybe i need to put it over the windshield first????

Yes!! Put it on the window first! Then set it against the opening and work the inner lip onto the cab lip around the window, this is where the rope trick comes in handy like posted earlier. Be very careful, it is very easy to crack it installing it if you are not experienced!

Look around YouTube for some install vids and look at how it's done before attempting!!

 

[smurph20]

Yea the window will help get it into shape