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Easy window regulator clip solution

Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2018 5:50 am
by Phils67
I bet i have had my door panels off 100 times now. A few years ago i bought new clips for my window regulators from BJs and they always seem to pop off no matter how many times i ensure all 4 tabs click into place. Today was the last straw. A small drill bit, a 3/8 washer and a cotter pin later and i will NEVER have to fight those stupid clips ever again :-bd
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Re: Easy window regulator clip solution

Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2018 12:25 pm
by tgreese
This kind of stuff is designed for fast assembly on the line. Doesn't tolerate lots of assembly cycles well. In the day, the line mechanic could get a new clip from the parts dept. if the original clip was tired. Likely the repop stuff is not a perfect copy, or maybe a stock part that's deemed close enough.

Re: Easy window regulator clip solution

Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2018 12:57 pm
by Phils67
Finding any repop as good as an original is rare. This seemed to work really well. I dub it a 75 cent upgrade worthy of the 2 minutes it takes

Re: Easy window regulator clip solution

Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2018 2:47 pm
by tgreese
No question it will hold. Looks good. Definitely an upgrade from an owner's POV.

Re: Easy window regulator clip solution

Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2018 3:18 pm
by Phils67
I figure i woukd post it. Maybe itll help someone by offering an easy fix