4runner rear window options

[village]

Officersdr,

Did you ever come up with a cool new idea to rid yourself of rear-window issues? I have a 1994 with a rear window assembly that was literally mangled by the previous owner and locked into full up position with some lumber and screws.

I'm looking toward a "rear window like a truck topper" kind of solution.

I'm also wondering if anyone has seen any options for "swing-up rear side windows?

Thanks!!

[Kermit]

Officersdr,

Did you ever come up with a cool new idea to rid yourself of rear-window issues? I have a 1994 with a rear window assembly that was literally mangled by the previous owner and locked into full up position with some lumber and screws.

I'm looking toward a "rear window like a truck topper" kind of solution.

Thanks!!

What is mangled by the previous owner?

Usually the tracks get rusted out, some don't take the time to repair them. It only takes an hour or so to put a new assembly in.

Or buy a whole tailgate from a non-rust belt salvage yard.

[Crenshaw]

What is mangled by the previous owner?

Usually the tracks get rusted out, some don't take the time to repair them. It only takes an hour or so to put a new assembly in.

Or buy a whole tailgate from a non-rust belt salvage yard.

Agreed. I'm on my second 4runner with a tailgate (one 1st gen, now 2nd gen), and I've found it to actually be a pretty reliable mechanism. Had to replace the glass in the first one (my fault), and pound the sheet metal in the tailgate back out to make it work properly but no problems after that.
I've liberally blasted the guts of my current window mechanism periodically with silicone grease and it still works like a charm.

[Kermit]

Agreed. I'm on my second 4runner with a tailgate (one 1st gen, now 2nd gen), and I've found it to actually be a pretty reliable mechanism. Had to replace the glass in the first one (my fault), and pound the sheet metal in the tailgate back out to make it work properly but no problems after that.
I've liberally blasted the guts of my current window mechanism periodically with silicone grease and it still works like a charm.

Yeah, seems like it would be more involved trying build a weather proof swing-up window, than just fixing what is already there.

My first gen 4Runner was super easy to fix...think it was $50 in parts, oh the relay likes to go out in them too...