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FYI: Metal XC Window Hinges Available ('95.5-'04 XtraCabs)

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FYI:

The clamps / latches / hinges / whatever on the 1995.5 - 2004 XtraCab rear / quarter windows are notorious for failing.

Here's an alternative approach ... Replace the dinky plastic hinges with custom metal ones and solve it once and for all ....

http://www.jsimotorsports.com/index.php?A=products&D=parts
 

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I bought a pair of these for my '04 ext cab Taco around 6 months ago I think. I just got around to installing them.
Once I got them installed, they work great. I have one minor comment about them though.
The re-installation of the factory pin between the glass and hinge went fine. The pin from the truck to the hinge was a different story though. Once I got the pin out, I really had to beat HARD on the pin to get it back in place. It got to the point where I'd accepted that I was likely going to bust the glass out. I was using a Stanley Anti-Vibe hammer to drive the pin back and had to really pound on it. The pin finally went in place, but.....I'm thinking the replacement hinge could use a few less molecules in the shaft. Just my two cents....
Now they're rock solid though and wont have to worry about them again. Thanks for putting these out.
 
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