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Anyone fitted a rear window?

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28 Jun 2015 18:16 #146797 by Jimnyjack1993
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Smashed my rear door window today so wanted to know if any had changed one before? How hard is it to do?

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28 Jun 2015 18:23 #146798 by markyp2000
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Its easy utube it

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28 Jun 2015 20:44 #146810 by OllieNZ
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I've only had a quick look at mine but it appears to be a string in. They are pretty easy to fit just make sure you get the old rubber immaculately clear of the old glass or you can pop the new window during fitting. Also it's a good idea to reuse the old rubber unless it's fubar, new rubbers are a real pita. Basic tools you'll need are a couple of suction cups and some string, para cord works well. Don't use washing up liquid or soap as lube it can damage the rubber get something rubber safe.

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28 Jun 2015 20:46 #146811 by funkyjimny
I've done one on a frozen day, 10 minutes tops, get a decent piece of string that won't snap. Sit the bottom edge in and pull the string around to pull the rubber inside, get a mate to help put pressure on the window.

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28 Jun 2015 20:51 #146813 by Jimnyjack1993
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Thank you shell give it a go. I was thinking are there are panels on the market I could use to replace the glass with?

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28 Jun 2015 21:33 #146816 by Busta
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You could try replacing it with perspex but it will be harder to fit, more likely to leak, you'll lose the heated rear window and the wiper will scratch the hell out of it. There's no good alternative to glass really.
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28 Jun 2015 22:44 #146821 by kirkynut
Glass excess on your insurance is only about £80 & doesn't usually affect your no claims so why not claim or is it not insured / 3rd party only?

Otherwise, is it expensive to get a pro to do it? I'd imagine most of the cost is for the glass it's self, unless you've got second hand glass.

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29 Jun 2015 05:28 #146823 by j999pre
I've a rear screen of your looking for one?

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Big red Jimny 32" tyres, arbs, cage 5:1 transfer etc. (Sold)

Grey pick up Jimny
Turbo m13a, arbs, floating rear shafts, disc conversion rear, vented front conversion. 245 70 16. Winch, 3" lift, 4:16 trans hd shafts and CVS

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29 Jun 2015 06:30 #146828 by JimnyGlenn
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kirkynut wrote: Glass excess on your insurance is only about £80 & doesn't usually affect your no claims so why not claim or is it not insured / 3rd party only?

Otherwise, is it expensive to get a pro to do it? I'd imagine most of the cost is for the glass it's self, unless you've got second hand glass.

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Definitely the way to go.

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29 Jun 2015 07:08 #146829 by j999pre
They are easy to fit

Gold Jimny the best colour (sold) :(

Big red Jimny 32" tyres, arbs, cage 5:1 transfer etc. (Sold)

Grey pick up Jimny
Turbo m13a, arbs, floating rear shafts, disc conversion rear, vented front conversion. 245 70 16. Winch, 3" lift, 4:16 trans hd shafts and CVS

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29 Jun 2015 07:15 #146830 by Jimnyjack1993
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Truck is insured but about 3 months ago I had to replace the front screen to pass the MOT and it took me 6 bookings over 5 weeks before autoglass came out. Therefor not to keen with going though insurance this time haha

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29 Jun 2015 08:11 #146835 by gilburton
This is a beetle but same principle


I started off high and worked my way down ever since :-)
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