My rear windows repair

How come the rear windows seem so much more problematic than the fronts? Same motors probably, similar mechanisms, and the fronts would probably have more open close cycles. My fronts have always been normal and quite fast to actuate, rears always feel a bit laboured to move up and down. All switches cleaned, etc.

 

I just got off the phone with their technician, for the price of $1000 (EACH side!) they refurbish everything including the motors, sounds like they know what they're doing but you never know until you send it off.
Alden

 

They are seldom used, that's the only thing I can think of. Lack of use is the biggest contributor to problems with any mechanism
Alden

 

The fronts don’t have that double loop track set up. It’s a much more normal style regulator. The motors are also easily removable and replaceable. I found a company that made custom regulators for street rods that used exactly the same motors and got brand new ones for $90 a side. That was a few years ago, so don’t know if that’s still an option, but it’s a much easier system to deal with. Unless, of course you have a pre-85 with the goofy cable driven mess.

 

If anyone needs motors for their door windows, this is where I got mine. Its been about six years, but it appears the company still exists. I'm sure the price has been post covid-ized.
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I love that = "Honor price before December increase" - 20.00"
Why shouldn't this be a role and not an exception?

 

Are these motors for the front or rear windows (or both?)?

 

Front only

 

Great Scott,
Can you post a pic of the front motor assembly as it is in the car?
Alden

 

Next time I pull the door panel. It actually looks similar to what you found in the rear of yours. I think someone tried to make a front fit the back when that one was re-engineered.

 

Here ya go. The motor is tucked behind the inner door skin toward the front of the door. You can see the less radical J shaped cable track that makes everything move easier.
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Here's the motor, out of the car
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I'll leave the door panel off for a few hours if any further info is needed.