97+ Windows in a pre 97 door question

[Warren99]

I know it's popular to take the window from a 97+ XJ door and with a little bit of modification you can put it in an MJ door, which eliminates the pillar in the window. Everytime I've seen this it's with a manual window, I was wondering if it's possible to take a Comanche with power windows and put in the 97+ glass.

 

Even if it is possible, I don't know if I'd go that route or not because I rly like the idea of vent triangle windows, I just need to find some. 

[fiatslug87]

My understanding is you need the 97+ regulators. Read through Gjeep’s Son of Stink build, I believe he documented it.

[Warren99]

Ok, funnily enough the parts MJ I have came with fully complete 97 doors with power everything

[ghetdjc320]

I just installed power 97+ windows in my build as well. I used the newer style power regulators with the detached motor. The install isn’t too bad but I did need to use some spacers of different lengths to properly align the regulator angle to the glass track angle. You’ve got to get it aligned so the glass maintains a nice constant tension on the rear track to keep the glass from having excessive play. 

[Warren99]

Yea I went and saw Gjeeps build. I have plenty of time to decide what I wanna do. If I happen to find some triangle windows that fold in a junkyard in good condition I'm just simply putting those in.

[Eagle]

The operable triangular vent windows ALWAYS leak  when it rains.

 

I repeat: ALWAYS

It's a design flaw. When I bought my '88 Cherokee new, I had to pay extra to get those operable vents -- they were an option back then. They leaked from the first time I had it out in the rain. I took it back to the dealer under warranty. They put me in touch with the factory rep.

 

FR: "We have a fix for that."

 

Me: "Great! What's the fix and how long does it take?"

 

FR: "We remove the operable vents and install fixed glass. It takes a couple of hours."

 

Me: "But I paid extra for operable vents. Do you refund me the cost of the option when you remove it?"

 

FR: "Oh, no. But it stops the leak."

 

[Warren99]

Hm, maybe I'll just keep my fixed glass then. Honestly as long as my a/c starts working I don't care that much