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My '86 J20 has a solid, non-sliding, single piece of glass for the rear cab window.
Some folks tell me to leave it telling me that the latch mechanism does not work that well...
...the latch is typically broken and can be easily broken by someone wanting to break in the rig.
Some folks say it is nice to have and a desirable option.
What is your opinion?
Why do you enjoy a sliding rear glass?
..or not?
Bryan Smith
Fort Wayne, Indiana
2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited
- 75th Anniversary Edition - 1941 Trim Package - Recon Green --Daily Driver
1986 Jeep J20
- Super clean rig from the AZ/CA state line -- Current Project
1982 Jeep J10
- Has become a Long Term Project.
1981 Jeep J20
- Commercial flat bed - Lost in a Divorce --gone
1987 Jeep J20 Pioneer
- Former Rick Bielec aka Ricbee plow rig. Major rust!! --gone
I always preferred the look of the non sliding window, and I never felt the need for a sliding window in my J10.
But really up to personal preference. If you like it, go for it. Our trucks are so easy to break into anyway, I would not use that as a reason to not have one.
I like my slider and use it all the time. Unless it’s really hot or cold I’m a window down, arm in the window guy. My wife is not…. Opening the vents and back glass give a lot of fresh air without the wind from the windows being down. My back window is open more than it is closed. However purely aesthetics, solid glass.
The bus I ride is so short it is a yellow Smart Car full of squirrels, monkeys and clowns.
@yeller could you post a pic of your sliding window latch. My truck had a sliding window but the latch is broken so I want to see what its supposed to look like.
In regard to the topic at hand, I agree with what Yeller said about the airflow piece. With the back window open you get a lot more airflow moving through the cab. Depending on where you live though, especially if you have one with a broken latch, it can be bad about keeping heat in.
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1983 Jeep J10 Honcho SWB 5.3 4l60E NP241C viewtopic.php?f=12&t=22361
1979 Jeep J10 LWB (project/parts truck)
1989 GMC Jimmy (project)
Jeep Lover for life
thej10guy wrote: ↑Sat Jan 20, 2024 6:33 am
@yeller could you post a pic of your sliding window latch. My truck had a sliding window but the latch is broken so I want to see what its supposed to look like.
In regard to the topic at hand, I agree with what Yeller said about the airflow piece. With the back window open you get a lot more airflow moving through the cab. Depending on where you live though, especially if you have one with a broken latch, it can be bad about keeping heat in.
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Glad this popped back up, I forgot…. Here’s a couple of pics, let me know if you need more.
As for leaking I’m sure they do, I don’t notice mine leaking, haven’t found anything wet or notice any air leaking.
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The bus I ride is so short it is a yellow Smart Car full of squirrels, monkeys and clowns.