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**truckster** · 07-18-2008, 09:16 PM

I few months ago I removed the innards from my doors and cleaned and lubed everything. I may have lubed the regulator too well, because when the window is down and I go over bumps, the glass tends to raise up 1-2 inches. Any suggestions?

JimKshortstep4x4 · 07-20-2008, 03:08 AM

Do both windows raise up when going over bumps?

Jim

DANTES JIMMY · 07-21-2008, 11:55 AM

??
that sounds backwards
does the crank turn

old man jimmy · 07-21-2008, 05:46 PM

I agree, sounds backwards. I've had mine want to drop a little on bumps. Simple fix was to take the crank handles off and put them back on with the knob down when the window was at the top.

Old Chevy Mech · 07-21-2008, 10:49 PM

On the regulator mechanism there is a steel "tab" that keeps the large curve rack gear aligned with the crank pinion gear. Over time that "tab" fatigues and allows the gears to slip. Cleaning them and greasing seems to make it worse, I know it did for me. 2 options; use a "C" clamp and bend that tab back into place. It doesnt need to move much. If that doesnt work, a new regulator may be in order.

Frank

07-18-2008, 09:16 PM	#1
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,804	Window regulator question I few months ago I removed the innards from my doors and cleaned and lubed everything. I may have lubed the regulator too well, because when the window is down and I go over bumps, the glass tends to raise up 1-2 inches. Any suggestions?

07-20-2008, 03:08 AM	#2
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: Window regulator question Do both windows raise up when going over bumps? Jim __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC

07-21-2008, 11:55 AM	#3
DANTES JIMMY Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: PENDLETON,INDIANA Posts: 271	Re: Window regulator question ?? that sounds backwards does the crank turn

07-21-2008, 05:46 PM	#4
old man jimmy Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: texas Posts: 329	Re: Window regulator question I agree, sounds backwards. I've had mine want to drop a little on bumps. Simple fix was to take the crank handles off and put them back on with the knob down when the window was at the top.

07-21-2008, 10:49 PM	#5
Old Chevy Mech Keepin it runnin! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Deep River, CT Posts: 1,036	Re: Window regulator question On the regulator mechanism there is a steel "tab" that keeps the large curve rack gear aligned with the crank pinion gear. Over time that "tab" fatigues and allows the gears to slip. Cleaning them and greasing seems to make it worse, I know it did for me. 2 options; use a "C" clamp and bend that tab back into place. It doesnt need to move much. If that doesnt work, a new regulator may be in order. Frank __________________ 1970 K-5 4X4 Blazer 1970 K-20 4X4 Long Bed "Liberty Means Responsibility, that is why most men dread it"



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