Manche757 Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 I would like to replace the rear window with one solid piece of glass. Does anyone know where I might find it? This is the only replacement window that I have found. Anyone have experience with it? https://www.carid.com/cr-laurence/sliding-window-mpn-edv700s.html?singleid=78783648&url=88482808 Past CC forums indicate the gasket is hard to find, even used. Does anyone have experience with this? https://www.carid.com/1989-jeep-comanche-window-components/omix-ada-window-seal-286627562.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 If you want to install a solid piece of glass, why is your link to a 4-panel slider unit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 4 hours ago, Eagle said: If you want to install a solid piece of glass, why is your link to a 4-panel slider unit? Err, maybe because that's the only new replacement MJ back window he can find of any kind? OP, the MJ rear glass is flat - most any glass shop can cut one to fit. As far as the C.R. Laurence slider you linked to, had one put in many years ago - works great with no problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyComanche Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 While I'm sure it wouldn't matter that much, the factory glass is curved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeep Driver Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 Tempered! Safety glass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottJeep Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 As DC indicated above the glass is most definitely curved. Have considered giving up the slider in mine it's all jacked up from the PO butchering the replacement of the center slider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreasemonkeySC Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 While on the subject of rear glass & seals..... I had a 4 panel installed a few weeks ago. I love it, but I did notice that the aluminum frame does not seat against the body. It's leaving an 1\8" to 1\4" gap. No leaking issues, and it's installed properly, but it just doesn't seat any tighter than that. Solutions? A side note. The glass was flat in mine, but the installer that removed it told me that it was the wrong glass for the truck. Something that fit, but was glued in, not intake with the seal. They had cut the backing off of the old seal, and glued it in around the glass to make it look like it was installed correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyComanche Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 1 minute ago, GreasemonkeySC said: While on the subject of rear glass & seals..... I had a 4 panel installed a few weeks ago. I love it, but I did notice that the aluminum frame does not seat against the body. It's leaving an 1\8" to 1\4" gap. No leaking issues, and it's installed properly, but it just doesn't seat any tighter than that. Solutions? Do you have the trim "seal" installed around it? It's basically there to hide any gaps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreasemonkeySC Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 Do you have the trim "seal" installed around it? It's basically there to hide any gaps. I bet that's what's missing. The PO had butchered the old seal.Now to find a seal.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manche757 Posted July 31, 2018 Author Share Posted July 31, 2018 If the glass is curved will one piece still be readily available? Will the track be used at all or will the glass be glued to the body? Will glass company supply new gasket/seal? Old frame and glass discarded? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 The one piece is glued in, like a windshield. There is no frame. The seal is the sealant/adhesive that holds it in -- the gasket is trim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeep Driver Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 59 minutes ago, Eagle said: The one piece is glued in, like a windshield. There is no frame. The seal is the sealant/adhesive that holds it in -- the gasket is trim. There has to be a frame, its the frame that the gasket/trim attaches to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 6 minutes ago, Jeep Driver said: There has to be a frame, its the frame that the gasket/trim attaches to. Windshields don't have frames. The newer Cherokees use a trim gasket that fits directly to the glass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 2 hours ago, Manche757 said: If the glass is curved will one piece still be readily available? Will the track be used at all or will the glass be glued to the body? Will glass company supply new gasket/seal? Old frame and glass discarded? Stop in at reputable local glass shop and see what they can do. It's what they do, you'll get better answers there. They can cut a new piece for the back glass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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