My latest issue... the rear sliders are leaking majorly. As expected, all gaskets, channels and seals are obsolete. Any tricks to sealing these up? If so, pics are greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance!

 

I'd see if you can't get new seals from Toyota.

 

Tried that first. Obsolete. Spent the better part of today on the phone calling coast to coast for parts. No luck.

 

Ah I was afraid of that. Hmm... I'll keep thinking.

 

I kept searching and found this thread similar and very helpful: http://forum.ih8mud.com/60-series-wa...ts-pics-3.html Looks like the FJ60 windows are close enough in design.

Turns out that that window channel is no longer available through JC Whitney, but is available through Rock Auto:
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/rafr...8-06378-702831

I ordered tonight. Will post an update when I dig in.

My only remaining question is whether there is a weather stripping surround between the window frame and the fiberglass top or if it's just butyl tape?

 

great find man !! please keep us updated and take alot of pics during the install or better yet start a thread just on this retrofit , ive been needing the same seals for a while and knew toyota didnt sell them anymore..

and i believe its only butyl between the frame and fiberglass

 

Thanks man. I had found some decent used window channels, but would rather fix it for good the first time. I hope to have all of the parts by the weekend. It's a bad time of year to be doing this without a garage

 

I bet a YT'r in the PDX area would help you do that project in a nice dry garage if bought the beer! I also wanna see pics when you get this together.

 

That would be huge! I'm happy to take pics and document. I'm new to Portland and all of my friends that wrench are now far away.

Headlamps, tarps and cold metal are not fun ways to tackle these projects.

 

If there is anyone in the Portland area willing to help please let me know!

I can provide beer and am more than happy to lend a hand with your projects.

Thanks!

 

For a moment, I thought I struck gold on Google:

Source: http://www.nauticexpo.com/prod/man-s...59-239252.html

 

Do you just need the seals or the metal frame? I just replaced mine with fresh shiny new ones..

 

Just the seals. The metal frame is spotless. What did you use?

 

Call these guys: http://www.nix99.com/

 

...and ask for what parts? what did you replace??

 

he probably replaced the whole window assembly with a good used one...
stanz let us know on those seals...ive tried finding good usedwindows around here with no luck..

 

No such luck D.O.K... I put out a call even in a separate posting. No takers. Weather's not looking so great for this weekend. Looks like I'll be out there in the rain tackling this myself.

 

Silly Cone.

Just saying.

 

I've been trying to look for seals for my windows too because they are leaking. Mine shrank and hardened up from time. I am pretty sure you can get the seals from toyotapartscheap.com. I can't really tell which ones they are from their parts diagram though. Possibly this: http://www.trademotion.com/parts/198...20panel%20seal If it doesn't work out, I have a set of used ones that had a similar problem and I may remove them and try stretching them out and softening them up with some pure silicone grease. I'm subscribed to see if you find a better way. Good luck!

 

It depends where yours are leaking from. Are they leaking from around the window or are the slider channels leaking?

My case is both.

The slider window is glued in and there is a rubber strip that runs along the top edge. That part on their site is Item: body hardware, roof, glass, slide panel seal; Price: $22.86 (you would need a quantity of 2).

The slider channels left and right are:
Item: body hardware, roof, glass, weatherstrip sliding glass Right
Price: $53.03

Item: body hardware, roof, glass, weatherstrip sliding glass Left
Price: $52.66

I placed an order for these today since I'd rather do OE vs. fab universal weatherstripping. I am highly doubtful these parts are actually available despite their website suggesting they are.

The dealer already confirmed these parts are obsolete and when I tried to order through Toyotapartsoverstock, they also showed them as available and processed my order. The next day I got a cancellation issue stating they were no longer available.

I'm waiting to see what happens.