I want power windows,any sugestions on kits?
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I want power windows,any sugestions on kits?
right side gear is stripped on my 92 pickup,seems like good time to go power.Looking at those $75 kits.Are they worth anything.Dont want cheesy,just want to be able to open windows without leaning across cab.Chime in if you can offer some input or advice.thanks
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have you looked into getting the stock setup from a wreckers? I installed power windows from a donor car into an Rx7 a few years back and it had all the wiring already in the windows just needed switches and window regulators with motors.. not sure if toyota installed all wiring as well, just a thought. I wouldnt want those cheesy aftermarket power windows.
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i don't know why you want them....(i swapped out my power windows in my 85 for crank ones with wing windows) but, prolly the best would be to just find a set of complete doors with power windows (including all the switches in the panels) of craigs for $50. might even get lucky and get the same color as your truck if you care.
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I second michalik piotr. (wth does your name even say/mean?.. sorry if yours name lol)
20 bucks and you got a new manual crank off Ebay, its not as quality as stock but it'll last ya (in passanger side? 20 yrs) .. driver.. give or take 4 yrs.
I just put a new driver crank in wednesday night actually.
And no toyota did not install wiring for power windows in their non power doors.
20 bucks and you got a new manual crank off Ebay, its not as quality as stock but it'll last ya (in passanger side? 20 yrs) .. driver.. give or take 4 yrs.
I just put a new driver crank in wednesday night actually.
And no toyota did not install wiring for power windows in their non power doors.
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A1electric.com has some nice power window kits at a good price, get the joker style switches, lower profile, and nicer looking. Instal looks pretty much straight forward. I used their 5 pin switches to replace my broken stock ones.
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Yep, I agree with those who say you should just get some doors off a truck in a junk yard, and wire those up to work. Your truck should have all the cutouts for the wires, and the fuse box is probably set up for it anyway, it just doesn't have the fuse in there. Should be pretty simple, esp. if you find a donor truck that's the same color as yours.
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Yep, I agree with those who say you should just get some doors off a truck in a junk yard, and wire those up to work. Your truck should have all the cutouts for the wires, and the fuse box is probably set up for it anyway, it just doesn't have the fuse in there. Should be pretty simple, esp. if you find a donor truck that's the same color as yours.
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I just installed power windows in my truck. I bought a kit from ebay and it works great. I have been using it for a month ...
But its alot of work .. especially the wiring!
Other than the kit, you would need a relay so that the power windows only work when the key is inserted.
But its alot of work .. especially the wiring!
Other than the kit, you would need a relay so that the power windows only work when the key is inserted.
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i found a it by a company called electric life.Its a bolt in but expensive,think the ebay kit will be in my future.Any tricks I should look out for?I can probably handle the wiring.Thanks for the input
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Yep, I agree with those who say you should just get some doors off a truck in a junk yard, and wire those up to work. Your truck should have all the cutouts for the wires, and the fuse box is probably set up for it anyway, it just doesn't have the fuse in there. Should be pretty simple, esp. if you find a donor truck that's the same color as yours.
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Sorry to revive an old thread.... Last weekend I installed power locks in my '84 pickup, and now I'm itching to install power windows. I don't want to buy an expensive kit, and I'm no stranger to u-pull-it yards. However, finding Toyota pickups at my local pull-yard is close to impossible.
My question: Does anyone know what other vehicle models would have a compatible regulator/mount with my truck? I have the window with the little vent. I don't mind drilling a few holes in my door frame if needed, and I'm not afraid of any wiring issues, I just want to have the best possible fit without having to modify too much.
My question: Does anyone know what other vehicle models would have a compatible regulator/mount with my truck? I have the window with the little vent. I don't mind drilling a few holes in my door frame if needed, and I'm not afraid of any wiring issues, I just want to have the best possible fit without having to modify too much.
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Sorry Dr. Reddog I don't have an answer for you maybe someone else will. This is an older thread but seems like as good a place as any to post. I have a '94 pickup and have been toying with the idea of installing power windows, maybe even locks if the price is right and it doesn't require a whole lot of modifying. I don't mind drilling into my doors or door jams if I have to and I have had some experience with swapping power window components into nonpower doors (on other trucks). My main concern is does anyone know for sure if the wiring is there in the lower option trucks like mine? If so I may tackle this mod. Also does anyone know if the wireing and window regulators out of a 4runner would work? I know the door skins themselves are different but I would use mine. Thanks in advance for any help.
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I bought a generic power lock kit off ebay, $25. It was easy to install, no need to change any of the stock components, the actuators literally bolt onto the stock locking components. As for wiring, it was all included, I just had to tap into 12v+ constant from the steering column, and hook into a ground. Had both doors power locking in under an hour.
Now if only I could find something as cheap and easy for the windows.... surely someone knows....
Now if only I could find something as cheap and easy for the windows.... surely someone knows....
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