FJ Cruisers of Northern California

Opening windows for rear doors

Just wondering if any of you have installed these. I just bought a new FJ and want to put them in. I would love to hear from someone who has done this and get opinions/suggestions. Thanks

Does this sort of mod void any warranties?

drew.

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Permalink Reply by Dseven (iain) on April 9, 2014 at 1:16pm

May be worth reviewing this thread

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Permalink Reply by Drew Hutchinson on April 9, 2014 at 1:27pm

super helpful thread, thanks - I really want to buy one window only and will see if that option is still available. If not, I'll see if anyone on this forum wants to split a pair with me.

drew.

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Permalink Reply by Niko on April 9, 2014 at 2:29pm

I believe Nestah Edition in Vallejo installs these, as does FJ Parts Warehouse in Hollister.

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Permalink Reply by mny_m8ker on April 9, 2014 at 3:40pm

my neighbor got them installed, they are sweet im going to buy a pair. look on you tube easy to install by your self. does not void any warranty. FJ FREDOM WINDOWS

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Permalink Reply by Drew Hutchinson on April 10, 2014 at 4:24pm

will order tomorrow, I'll post some pictures when I get my FJ and get one (or both) installed.

drew.

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Permalink Reply by Drew Hutchinson on April 10, 2014 at 4:39pm

Ok - so they won't sell me one - Anyone want to split a pair? I would prefer the passenger side for my dog. Let me know. I'll don't mind buying em up front and then selling you one.

drew.

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Permalink Reply by Navedtra on April 10, 2014 at 10:23pm

I installed mine easy enough. Getting the glass out was the hard part. It would have been easier just to break it and go from there! One suggestion, upgrade the foam sealing gasket. The thin piece that comes with the kit lets a lot of wind in on the highway.

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Permalink Reply by Meestar Jim on March 28, 2015 at 3:24pm

Did mine myself. Got a windshield replacement kit (tools) from harbor freight, yes the crappiest tool store ever, but I must say some things bought there actually work quite well. Easy to do just take your time.

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Permalink Reply by Drew Hutchinson on March 29, 2015 at 1:30pm

yep,, pain in the neck to get the original window out just go slow with the "piano wire". I wanted to keep the original window in case I ever want to glue it back in.

I have had mine in for a year now. still really like it. I mostly leave the window out and in the supplied case. Put it in when it is raining hard. Taking it in and out scratches up the paint in the one corner of the opening. Oh I also had to put a bar across the opening cause my dog figured out he could just jump out! Probably keep the thieves from crawling in too.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Hope on March 29, 2015 at 4:08pm

Can you put some pics up here, I am somewhat interested in this too, bit hot in Sacramento to leave it open in the summer but might be good to have. Thanks.

Steve