Clunk! now window wont come up!

[AC72]

trying to roll up window (99 ext cab, 4wd, full size, pw,pdl, etc), heard big clunk, then window wouldn't roll up! was about 1/2 way when i heard the noise, it went the rest of the way down with the pw button, but now won't come back up. What do I look for when i get the door panel off? broken cable? I don't think window is off track, it didn't fall. any help would be great, thanks, AC

[Palf70Step]

Sounds like the window regulator went out. You'll probably need to replace it. Not hard, but not cheap either.

[mixermike]

been there done that! my cable broke. not a big deal. not cheap though. good luck

[AC72]

You were both right, I figured that's what it was, but I thought I'd ask the experts first. Took off door panel to take a look. Took to shop to have fixed. I figured I would just break stuff and it would end up costing me more in the long run. $288 total. I didn't think that was too bad since the parts were $200. Anyway, I had to have it done, it's my daily driver, and my 72 doesn't have wipers and we had a thunderstorm that day, what luck. For future reference, anyone have a procedure to replace that thing? All the cables were out, it was a mess. Any links, or help is greatly appreciated! thanks y'all!

[D13]

1. Buy a window regulator off e-bay.
2. Follow the directions.
3. Run window up and dow a couple times to make sure it goes up square.
4. Reinstall door trim.

Total $ - 125 time - 2hrs including removing trim. Less if competent mechanic or useful help available.