window crank

[robbie95]

anyone have a link to better window cranks? I keep breaking the little knobs left and right, figure there has to be a better aftermarket one.

[Dzimm]

Try to be more gentle with it.  I seriously think if you repeatedly are breaking them it leans more towards user error than bad cranks.  I've got a missing crank knob on the passenger side of the 92.  Not my problem though

 

I've gotten a replacement for a 97+ XJ from eBay that was an exact match to factory but was a no name aftermarket one.  Might be some similar to the 96-XJ and MJ on there.  I believe the auto stores sell generic replacements as well but those won't match factory.  

[Minuit]

You'll want to lubricate the window track and the winder mechanism too. Back when my 91 had crank windows, they were somewhat stiff but I never had any trouble breaking the cranks. I'll bet the little "snake" that runs the window up and down has a bunch of gunk in it making it unnecessarily hard to crank the window.

[rylee144]

Mine was super stiff as well. I bought a can of WD-40 with the bendable straw so I could reach the track. You need to take the door panel off and cut a little hole in the plastic then you should be able to lube it up. 

[JMO413]

Both of mine were very stiff. I pulled both for panels and put white lithium grease in the metal track. They are both now easy and smooth.

[omega_rugal]

get metal cranks...

[SVPete]

Agree with everyone. I took my regulators out, cleaned them, fixed them (corrosion and worn spot), lightly lubed them with lithium grease, and they work easy-peasy (after adjusting the triangle window bolt a little).