is it worth puting in a rear slideing window?

charlie07 · #1 02-15-2012, 07:41 AM

i have an 07 3.0 6v XL ranger, with a solid rear window i want to put a rear slider window

i always wanted it but i don't know if its worth the money to do it for a rear slider window, what are your opinions

thanks for the help

whats a good website to find one???

06fordfx4 · #2 02-15-2012, 07:44 AM

Depends if you want one or not as to wether its worth it!

I love it, some im sure dont. if you want one, do it!

charlie07 · #3 02-15-2012, 07:48 AM

i definitely want one.. i would love to drive to work or school in the spring with that open i love the fresh air while im driven... also i think it looks bad ass lol.......but i also live in new england so its gets wicked cold up here it seems like the window would be drafty idk if that makes any sense lol

03RangerFX4 · #4 02-15-2012, 07:51 AM

Yes...Yes...Yes put one in!!!!!

dixie_boysles · #5 02-15-2012, 07:53 AM

I haz power rear sliding window and love it

JV23 · #6 02-15-2012, 07:57 AM

Ive want to get rid of mine for a solid one, It is nice to have in the warm months but i just like the look of a a solid one more. Also two things to note are that sliding windows seem to leak more and if you want to open the sliding window make sure your bed is clean or you will get all kinds of stuff sucked into your cab lol

charlie07 · #7 02-15-2012, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by 03RangerFX4

Yes...Yes...Yes put one in!!!!!

hahaha im probably going to lol

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Originally Posted by JV23

Ive want to get rid of mine for a solid one, It is nice to have in the warm months but i just like the look of a a solid one more. Also two things to note are that sliding windows seem to leak more and if you want to open the sliding window make sure your bed is clean or you will get all kinds of stuff sucked into your cab lol

is the lock in the window good? i dont want any body breaking into my baby lol.....

how do u think the window will hold up in the snow

mthomp1 · #8 02-15-2012, 08:09 AM

I thought about installing one just because my truck didn't come with one. I'm pretty sure that if my truck came with a sliding window, I'd be wanting to install a solid one. That's just how it is haha.

JV23 · #9 02-15-2012, 08:14 AM

^basically haha, Im just looking to change things up

Mine holds up fine in the snow/cold there isnt any draft,noise or leaking. As for the lock it's fairly easy to get into all you need is a flat head screw driver or something of that nature and you can prey the latch open and then slide it. Kind of a down fall but Ive never had anyone break into my truck or my previous truck.

charlie07 · #10 02-15-2012, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by mthomp1

I thought about installing one just because my truck didn't come with one. I'm pretty sure that if my truck came with a sliding window, I'd be wanting to install a solid one. That's just how it is haha.

yep that's how it is, i want to switch it up a little bit so i figured this would a perfect time cause i got my taxes back.. thanks for all the incite were could i pick one up?

03RangerFX4 · #11 02-15-2012, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by charlie07

hahaha im probably going to lol

is the lock in the window good? i dont want any body breaking into my baby lol.....

how do u think the window will hold up in the snow

Never had a problem with mine. They secure nicely like any other window. If someone wants in bad enough, they will get in...they are good in all weather conditions.

charlie07 · #12 02-15-2012, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by 03RangerFX4

Never had a problem with mine. They secure nicely like any other window. If someone wants in bad enough, they will get in...they are good in all weather conditions.

that's just what i needed to hear basically that was my biggest concern/ fear.

i feel better about buying it now thanks for your advice

03RangerFX4 · #13 02-15-2012, 08:40 AM

I've owned 4 trucks in my time and all 4 I never had an issue with the rear slider. So yeah its worth it. You can open the driver/pass side windowns little bit and then open the rear slider and get a nice air flow inside the truck, especially on the hot days.

charlie07 · #14 02-15-2012, 08:46 AM

lol sounds like you have it down to a science

. its gunna be like a wind tunnel in there cant wait for the warmer months

Nothing but Fords · #15 02-15-2012, 09:26 AM

I priced one back when my 09 was new from my landlord who replaces auto glass for a living said (if I remember right) was $250 to $280 and he told me that was cost,I decided that I could live with the solid window and now that mine are all tinted my truck stays quite cool in the summer.I took that $ and bought a tonneau cover,its you truck buy any mod you want only you need to be satisfied on what it looks like.(unless your married)