The window regulator thread.

comanche · 01-23-2007, 03:31 PM

Once again, I have a window regulator failure...
- In town, the best aftermarket price is $100
- Ebay has regulators for $65 or so, depending on the model
- Carpart.com doesn't have an exact listing.

Does anybody have any connections to someone who can get these for cheaper?

Is it better to get a used functional OEM regulator than an aftermarket regulator?

troyertrain · 01-23-2007, 03:37 PM

might be better to use OEM, but im not sure. since my original died, i have gone through 6 aftermarkets off eBay...

pimpalero2003 · 01-24-2007, 02:05 PM

having same fing problem i have 2% tint also im going to be effed if i get pulled over since i cant roll down my drivers side window

Gr1m · 01-24-2007, 04:47 PM

wooow 2% tint? lawl

pimpalero2003 · 01-26-2007, 04:02 PM

yeah 2% got to love it u cant even see me with the window up in daythime hahaha

Gr1m · 01-26-2007, 04:04 PM

how hard is it to see out of that at night? i got 13% on the back and its not too bad

Mischief007 · 01-26-2007, 07:04 PM

My mom had 20% at back and I had trouble seeing through it at night backing up on a street that isn't lit.

pimpalero2003 · 01-28-2007, 08:11 PM

its a bitch to see at night bascially i dont cant see unless theres lights of other cars

03-05-2007, 07:41 PM

Does anyone know exactly how to replace the window regulator or have an illustration on how to do it? I have to replace the regulator in my passenger side door. Thanks.

Red01Alero · 03-17-2007, 04:57 PM

I'm actually in the process of changing my regulator now. I have the regulator replaced, now I'm trying to get the broken clip off the window. Anybody have any easy ideas. I'm sittin here with a hairdryer & a razor blade and im not gettin very far. As for replacing it it's pretty easy pm me if u need some help i'll try to walk u through it.

Mischief007 · 03-18-2007, 01:28 PM

Hammer and a chisel.

Worked nicely when my dad and I replaced my clip.

sharphintofemo · 03-31-2007, 07:26 PM

yeh i just did that the other day. but only the plastic pieces broke. hammer and screwdriver did the trick to get the clip off then just scraped the rest of the epoxy off with a knife.

BadFrog · 04-16-2007, 07:03 AM

I just replaced my drivers side regulator, heres a question, how does GM or any dealership justify 34 $ for a 12 cent peice of plastic. I know dealerships are a rip off, and this is about the only thing I every bought from them but come on.

rustyballs_69 · 04-16-2007, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by BadFrog

I just replaced my drivers side regulator, heres a question, how does GM or any dealership justify 34 $ for a 12 cent peice of plastic. I know dealerships are a rip off, and this is about the only thing I every bought from them but come on.

Everyone on this forum knows how you feel. When my passanger side fell it cost me like $82. I about shit myself! About a year later my driver side took a shit. It was only $64 that time. I have a 01 4door and every window in my car has took a shit. $100 a peice for the rear which still aren't fixed. They have 1x1 peices of wood holding them up. As soon as I have the money and someone with a CNC machine im getting those plastic things made out of steel!

05-29-2007, 08:20 PM

Damn, Im heartbroken...My drivers side window has been out of commission for the last year. I just got used to not being able to roll down my window. Im pretty sure my rear regulators are about to go too. Anyway, any sites you guys recommend checking out to find a decent, RELIABLE, regulator?