BenWA's version of a power sliding rear window retrofit >>>

jkib,

can you post pics of the cut storage bin?

 

if it can be done with minimal hacking of the bin i'd definitely be interested. post some pics!

 

Hopefully I can get a picture attached. I trimmed a square where the motor mounts to the rear cab wall, and about an inch off just below where the track mounts to the window frame. Used a jigsaw and knife after putting bin as close to wall and marking where to make initial cuts.
Hope this helps. Oh...and window is just great!!!

 

Ben

Just installed the your kit was easy and yea the rocker switch was a bizzzzatch made one cut and didn't like it so I mounted in next to fog light switch and the kit runs cherry my back window slider seal is jacked up on the pass side so had to take it out and make some new moldings will show it off to all the boys here in Hawaii I'm sure they will want one to

 

Payment sent. Another Mod I can't wait to install when I get back from the sand. Plan to do almost the same as jkib, except I plan to fab up a cover to put over the motor to protect it, will use plastiweld to bond it to the panel....

 

Thanks for the update man! Glad you got it installed and everything is running smooth!

 

Thanks Chris! You'll have a kit awaiting you when you get back on American soil.

 

If you wish to keep your rear storage cubby, you can mount the motor directly to the cubby itself. Here is a mock-up pic to get an idea of what it would look like:

 

is that the rear cubby in an access cab or an aftermarket sub/speaker? i know my 2010 DC doesnt have a speaker right there. anything that keeps me from cutting up the bin would make me more interested in this thing though. would love to use that window more.

 

That's the rear cubby in a DC with factory JBL subwoofer. What does it look like back there in your DC? Would you mind posting a pic?

 

BenWA - You still making and selling this mod kit? I'm also interested if I have to trim the bin's top to make the bracket line up right.
Thanks!

 

hey sorry i took a while to respond just saw this request: took some pics now but it's dark out, lemme know if you want some daylight pics, i can fold the whole seat down out of the way too if you want. Also excuse the paw print blanket, my lab sheds like crazy

 

I am, although the design of the kit has changed considerably since this thread was posted. Check out my other thread in the buy/sell forum with updated pics:

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2n...er-sliding-rear-window-quick-install-kit.html

The kit does require some trimming of the top of the bin, but it's easier and quicker than it probably sounds. The kit includes templates and instructions about how to do the trimming with a hand crosscut saw, a utility knife, and a straigtedge. It took me about 15 minutes to do the trimming.

 

Awesome, that's perfect. Thanks! No need for daylight pics -- that bin is pretty much identical to the other bin with the subwoofer cover, minus the subwoofer cover itself. Since the upper portion of the cubby is the same in both versions, the window kit mounts in exactly the same way in both.

 

now just come up with a version where i don't need to hack the hell out of that thing and i'm sold on it! i really want one but don't wanna hack it up, i use those bins all the time for all sorts of things that would get hung up on any loose parts

 

The hacking involved is pretty minimal. It's pretty much a 3/4" wide strip that needs to be trimmed off the top edge of the plastic, with a couple of small notches at each end, and that's it. The templates help keep the trimmed material to a minimum. The cables tuck out of the way pretty nicely and are secured to the bin with snap guides.




I do appreciate that many people don't want to do any cutting/trimming/hacking of anything in their trucks to keep them as pristinely stock as possible. But in my opinion a little trimming job is a small price to pay for being able to have a rear window that you can actually use whenever you want to. That's JMO.

 

haha agreed. just waiting on the funds for this one and then i'll pull the trigger. pretty sure the dog would appreciate being able to stick his head out the back

 

Much thanks to BenWA for putting the kit together for me. Had a great time and linked up with BenWA to do the install because I am a noob. He took some other pics and notes to make the install instructions more clear, but here is the final install of the storage bin and my switch location. Getting the switch into the front of the dash was a little painful, but not really that difficult - just a lot of plastic to work through. I like that location better since the passenger can reach it as well. What is great too is that as you look in the mirror, the switch moves the window in that direction to open (right arrow to open and it all slides in an intuitive way). Ben's a good dude and I owe him beer for the job he's done intellectually, manufacturing, putting the kit together, and (for me) installing. Works great and I am really happy with it!

 

Thanks for the good words, Greg. Was great to meet up with you and help out with the install.

When the warm weather rolls around again, I think you'll be able fully appreciate how handy the mod is.

Thanks again!