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BenWA's 2005+ Power Sliding Rear Window Quick Install Kit

Discussion in '2nd Gen Tacoma Parts Marketplace (2005-2015)' started by BenWA, Aug 13, 2011.

  1. Mar 23, 2012 at 6:01 PM
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    PaToy

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    I received my power window kit…I look forward getting it installed. Many Thanks Ben.
     
  2. Mar 23, 2012 at 7:15 PM
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    PM replied :)
     
  3. Mar 23, 2012 at 7:16 PM
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    Roger that! Let me know if you have questions about the install.
     
  4. Mar 23, 2012 at 9:52 PM
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    Awesome Sheppy! :thumbsup:

    Where did your switch end up?
     
  5. Mar 24, 2012 at 9:56 AM
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    BLU LOGIC bt, avid, weather tech mats & rain guards, 285/70/17, BenWA's totally AWESOME power sliding window mod.
    For now It's here. I moved the RSCA button over 1. Down is open, up closed. Gonna have kid up the street switch color to match rest of interior. Can't believe ur not a millionaire by now, everyone needs this and I'm sure u could just switch out push/pull bracket to fit tons of trucks. Thanks again. +1 for you

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  6. Mar 24, 2012 at 10:25 AM
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    Dont know why this isn't at least an option from the factory for tacos, but I'm glad you set up this kit,i want for sure!
     
  7. Mar 24, 2012 at 8:22 PM
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    Thanks Sheppy! That switch looks good to me in that location, nothing wrong with that! Thanks for the pic, it's the first time I've seen the switch mounted in one of the blank switch slots.

     
  8. Mar 25, 2012 at 2:03 AM
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    Jetfixr What was I thinking??

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    I cannot he has not sold it to Toyota as a dealer option, That's where th money is. Thn he could have them foot some production cost like powder coat the brackets, get the engineers tommake a cover to hide the install etc etc.. I MUST HAVE one but I am building my slushing fund again.
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    Great job on this Ben, are you an engineer?
     
  9. Mar 25, 2012 at 4:57 AM
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    Here's my thing:::: Wouldn't you have to remove the window latch, so as the window will slide open under the motors power......

    And if you remove the latch, then your window is not secure from theft.....


    These rear windows are already an easy target for thieves wanting into your truck......
    This mod just makes it easier for them!!!
     
  10. Mar 25, 2012 at 6:07 AM
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    Actually, this mod makes it harder. The motor makes the window as secure as your passenger windows. You do not have to remove the latch, you just do not use it. It is secure and water tight.
     
  11. Mar 26, 2012 at 11:23 AM
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    In stock! :)
     
  12. Mar 26, 2012 at 2:44 PM
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    I actually stuffed a dense piece of foam in between the latch and the glass and its being held open great. I also painted the motor assembly all black before installing. I take pic shortly
     
  13. Mar 26, 2012 at 2:49 PM
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    Please do, would love to see how it turned out :)
     
  14. Mar 26, 2012 at 2:50 PM
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    For those who have ordered, all will be shipped out first thing tomorrow AM. Waiting for paint to cure.
     
  15. Mar 26, 2012 at 2:51 PM
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    Hey Sheppymach,

    Was it difficult to install the switch in the factory spot? Any cutting?

    Thanks,
     
  16. Mar 26, 2012 at 4:42 PM
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    i just pushed it in real good and it stayed.

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  17. Mar 26, 2012 at 10:18 PM
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    Right on Sheppy. Nice job!

    Out of curiosity, is there any particular reason why you decided to keep the latch propped open that way rather than just adjust the window push-pull bracket so that it doesn't allow the window to fully latch shut?
     
  18. Mar 27, 2012 at 4:19 AM
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    Reason to not do the latch is compressing the spring for so long may make it not work later. For whatever reason in case you wanted to remove this awesome mod?

     
  19. Mar 27, 2012 at 12:49 PM
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    Thank you! Yeah, the TRD sticker would have then been off center and i took my time to center it up perfectly. Don't care too much about spring or whatever is inside latch its better then having to get out of truck to open & close it.

    Again I can't see how every tacoma owner with a double cab isn't on here getting this done. Holy crap it's awesome.
     
  20. Mar 27, 2012 at 1:06 PM
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    Sure, run it in to us poor access cab owners...
     

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