Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted July 2, 2017 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted July 2, 2017 Speaking of GMs my 2000 Silverado needs a front window and motor regulator and just wondering if it's worth the extra few bucks to buy AC Delco instead of aftermarket...Rock Auto has a lot to choose from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anler Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 Ac Delco window motors are shit. I've replaced them on every gm I've ever owned. Get the aftermarket. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambroski Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 Well, I try to stay factory but once my vehicles start to get a bit older, I go aftermarket. In fact, I'm starting to go aftermarket a lot more now. These "knock off" parts have gotten much better. I guess I'd look at the size of the project though. If it's a real PIA to get to the motor, I'd wonder if the few extra bucks for the AC would be worth the $$ to ensure I wasn't doing it again if I was planning on keeping it. I replaced the rear window motor in my wife's SUV...took me all damn fucking weekend!! What a PIA...I went with a Factory part just for "insurance". I'm not doing that shit again if I can help it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted July 2, 2017 Author Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted July 2, 2017 Yeah fuck it....it's 17 years old with 213,000 on the clock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambroski Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 Just now, Biggie Smails said: Yeah fuck it....it's 17 years old with 213,000 on the clock. I had a 177,000 on my last Tahoe when some punk kid ran a stop and totaled it. I loved that truck. And if the window regulator was like everything else to work on, easy peazy to do. I miss that. It's a damn event just to just change the oil in my vehicles now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted July 2, 2017 Author Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted July 2, 2017 Just now, Zambroski said: I had a 177,000 on my last Tahoe when some punk kid ran a stop and totaled it. I loved that truck. And if the window regulator was like everything else to work on, easy peazy to do. I miss that. It's a damn event just to just change the oil in my vehicles now. Yeah this truck is pretty straightforward and it's nice to throw the dog in it without worrying about anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted July 2, 2017 Author Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted July 2, 2017 Powerselect/WPS or Dorman? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 11 minutes ago, Biggie Smails said: Yeah this truck is pretty straightforward and it's nice to throw the dog in it without worrying about anything. I had to replace switchgear, motors, regulators, did a bunch of speaker work on my 99 Z truck. I could have the door panels off in 30 seconds before it was over. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 I had to replace both drivers and passenger twice on my 2000 silverado...bit of a pain to do...specially if window is tinted...mind you if you have small hands like Trumps its easier i would imagine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 20 minutes ago, Snake said: I had to replace switchgear, motors, regulators, did a bunch of speaker work on my 99 Z truck. I could have the door panels off in 30 seconds before it was over. Old syle or new style 99? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DriftBusta Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 50 minutes ago, Biggie Smails said: Speaking of GMs my 2000 Silverado needs a front window and motor regulator and just wondering if it's worth the extra few bucks to buy AC Delco instead of aftermarket...Rock Auto has a lot to choose from. I had to replace 3 out of the 4 window regulators in my 2000 Tahoe, back in the day. I don't have any long term reports on the replacements, but I bought them on line, they probably came from Shanghai. Given the stock ones wore out in 3-4 years I see no evidence that Delco is anything but shit. Good news is I got it down to about 15 minutes to replace them. Pretty easy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted July 2, 2017 Author Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted July 2, 2017 One more dumb question....they say I need some 13 dollar door panel set of tools to remove the panel....yes or just yank the fucker apart? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racinfarmer Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Biggie Smails said: One more dumb question....they say I need some 13 dollar door panel set of tools to remove the panel....yes or just yank the fucker apart? Have a Harbor Freight near by? https://www.harborfreight.com/automotive-motorcycle/trim-moulding.html Edited July 2, 2017 by racinfarmer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted July 2, 2017 Author Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted July 2, 2017 5 minutes ago, racinfarmer said: Have a Harbor Freight near by? https://www.harborfreight.com/automotive-motorcycle/trim-moulding.html Not much cheaper then what they are asking and no HF nearby...I'll just order 'em up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01mxz800 Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 2 hours ago, Biggie Smails said: Powerselect/WPS or Dorman? dorman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01mxz800 Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 23 minutes ago, Biggie Smails said: One more dumb question....they say I need some 13 dollar door panel set of tools to remove the panel....yes or just yank the fucker apart? I use a wonderbar just figure out where clips are, they are just a push in type replacements are cheap so dont worry about breaking them 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamgreen02 Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 3 hours ago, Biggie Smails said: Speaking of GMs my 2000 Silverado needs a front window and motor regulator and just wondering if it's worth the extra few bucks to buy AC Delco instead of aftermarket...Rock Auto has a lot to choose from. Rock Auto is nice since it is organized and easy to find all the available options. However, their shipping costs are a complete disaster. Oh, we stock that in 2 warehouses, you get to pay twice our already inflated shipping costs. I typically find the options that fit on Rock Auto and order through Amazon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01mxz800 Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 3 minutes ago, teamgreen02 said: Rock Auto is nice since it is organized and easy to find all the available options. However, their shipping costs are a complete disaster. Oh, we stock that in 2 warehouses, you get to pay twice our already inflated shipping costs. I typically find the options that fit on Rock Auto and order through Amazon. never thought their shipping was over priced Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamgreen02 Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 2 minutes ago, 01mxz800 said: never thought their shipping was over priced Until you get multiple parts coming from multiple warehouses. Or can't wait 5 days for it. Many parts have free one day shipping if the local Amazon warehouse has it. Otherwise, only a few $ more for 1 day shipping, or free 2 day shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiSledder Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 Napa has all that stuff and you can just walk in and get it, pretty cool idea 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted July 2, 2017 Author Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted July 2, 2017 11 minutes ago, MiSledder said: Napa has all that stuff and you can just walk in and get it, pretty cool idea We don't have a NAPA here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racinfarmer Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 Just now, Biggie Smails said: We don't have a NAPA here. O'Riellys had parts in stock when I needed a tailgate handle, door handle, and some blower part, if one of those is close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiSledder Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 (edited) 14 minutes ago, Biggie Smails said: We don't have a NAPA here. Ok Daiv Edited July 2, 2017 by MiSledder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted July 2, 2017 Author Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted July 2, 2017 15 minutes ago, racinfarmer said: O'Riellys had parts in stock when I needed a tailgate handle, door handle, and some blower part, if one of those is close. 4 minutes ago, MiSledder said: Ok Daiv We do have an O'Reilly and Lily you specifically said NAPA and we don't have one here....how's does that make me Daive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2strokemerc Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 Looks easy to take the panel off. I think those bolts are 10mm. I have a 1/4 drive 10mm flex socket for the hard to get at bolt. It might be worth buying one before you start. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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