87Chief Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 Hey guys. I have.notice some vertical scratches on the outside of my drivers window lately and I noticed the railing that 'clips' on on the outside is corroding away... just wanted to ask what have y'all done if this has happened to you? How would I stop the scratches? Is there a place you can get a replacement rail for the inside and outside? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherokee_chief Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 the rubber seal that the trim piece is help in by metal clips, either the clips are draggin on the glass or there is mud rocks or dirt stuck in the seal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87Chief Posted October 13, 2012 Author Share Posted October 13, 2012 Ok how would I stop it from dragging I just cleaned the inside out? And are there any replacement trim prices? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 Teamcherokee sells them, kind of pricey though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87Chief Posted October 13, 2012 Author Share Posted October 13, 2012 http://www.o.teamgrandwagoneer.com/parts/Detailed/1980.html That for $113? That's robbery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJCARENA Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 I went to the junk yard and found some good soft flexible ones on an XJ. Was around $10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 http://www.o.teamgrandwagoneer.com/parts/Detailed/1980.html That for $113? That's robbery. No, they're only $70 , still too much in my opinion. Search their site for part number MJ4WIPE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comanche County Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 Just replaced mine with some decent seals from a 99' XJ. I had to trim it around the quarter windows because the newer XJ didn't have them. The newer XJ seals are much better and eliminate the metal clips. http://comancheclub.com/topic/35321-vendor-for-door-window-seals/page__hl__window+seals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87Chief Posted October 14, 2012 Author Share Posted October 14, 2012 Have pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zenobian_84 Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 Have the exact problem as well. The driver's side window has some pretty deep scratches; might end up just replacing the whole thing. :ack: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comanche County Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 Against my better judgement of posting a close up picture of my MJ, (because its best viewed from 50 feet away), here's a close up of the later XJ seals on the MJ. Note the quarter windows, I cut the seals off at that point with an angle grinder cutting blade and just left the outer moulding portion. The quarter windows have there own seal so it wasn't critical. Just be judicious with the knife or cutting wheel and be carefull trimming the seals. I'm sure someone may have done it different but I was happy with this. Also, there is nothing keeping the front remaining portion of the newer seals connected to the doors, I just bent the metal until it was relatively straight but bent into the door with a little bit of pressure. You could use a small bead of rtv along the two seals at the quarter window to keep the remaining portion of the new seal glued to the door tightly, although I didn't, just now thought of it. This eliminated the clips and the seals on the window are a much improved design over the original seals. Not my idea at all, I got it from that link I posted above. Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugarfoot Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 I think I got mine from the Jeep dealer inside and out. I don't recall either being way out of line 20-23 bucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comanche County Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 The JY didn't charge me for those btw. Same as belts, I've got more spare serpentines than I can count. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87Chief Posted October 15, 2012 Author Share Posted October 15, 2012 Ok so its just the bottom lining on the window of the 97+ cherokees? And just use some rtv or something to seal it on? And I'll have to check tomorrow at the dealership.. I work across the street from one... :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kernel Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 monday i ordered a complete set (inner & outer for dr & pass) from quadratec for 50 bucks shipped to CA. they are 9.99ea except for the dr side outer which was 10.99... but i wish i saw this 1st. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87Chief Posted October 19, 2012 Author Share Posted October 19, 2012 I got 2 from the dealership brand new for $51.. fits much better than my dry crusted ones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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