Hi guys, is there a way to reseal my 85 4runner windshield without using the factory seal and chrome trim. Seems like a read somewhere about a rubber seal that works.

 

Plenty of sellers on ebay. Not sure about their quality or who you'd want to order from. You may save a little going with an ebay seller but, I think this guy and seal are legit.
http://toyheadauto.com/Toyota_Truck_...therstrip.html

 

be careful ordering that .. it wont fit the opening without windshield modification !!!! plenty of threads explaining this .
my shop use to sell them , but we dont anymore .

 

What do you sell/recommend now?

 

Slacker, do you mean an actual mod to the glass itself?

 

last resto we did on this Generation , we did it as factory with the urethane and mouldings , but we had the w/s out , and blasted the window frame .
see the thing is , its not the moulding that makes it rust , its the installer ! because the glass is urethaned in , it has to be cut out when being replaced . old days it was a razor blade , and you always cut into the metal
if the metal isnt sealed , it will just rust .
I have an /86 with the factory w/s , so it has never been done , and the frame is perfect , not a speck of rust .

yes , you actually have to grind the glass to fit !
there has been a couple of guys on here saying they have been successfull in installing with out grinding , but I have never found that to be the case ... I have done many , and every one has to be ground