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Full glass back window

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by jimlmackjr, Sep 29, 2018.

  1. Sep 29, 2018 at 11:25 AM
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    jimlmackjr

    jimlmackjr [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Which models came with the solid back no-sliders window
    I had my back window placed from safelight but when I asked for a solid glass they said they didn't make them for Tacoma

    I would love to replace my slider
     
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  2. Sep 29, 2018 at 11:27 AM
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    T4RFTMFW

    T4RFTMFW Well-Known Member

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    Regular cab.
     
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  3. Sep 29, 2018 at 11:27 AM
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    koditten

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    Most 4 doors have solid glass.

    Replacement glass is cheeper to make when 3 smaller pieces are used vs. 1 solid piece.
     
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  4. Oct 1, 2018 at 6:49 AM
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    96carboard

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    Base models have single-piece rear glass. SR5+ has slider.
    Don't do it though. Slider is the only convenient way to move things that are longer than 10 feet.
     
  5. Oct 1, 2018 at 7:01 AM
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    koditten

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    I resisted stating my opinion, but 96cardboard gets it. I can't imagine not having back glass that opens.
     
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  6. Oct 1, 2018 at 2:28 PM
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    08TacoTrD

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    A sliding rear window provides just about Zero security. Very easy to pop open.
     
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  7. Oct 1, 2018 at 2:42 PM
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    REDdawn6

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    You can use a bar or a peice of wood . I have one a member was making. A little more security but I would rather have a one piece window
     
  8. Oct 1, 2018 at 3:34 PM
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    T4RFTMFW

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    Glass doesn’t provide any security to begin with, slider or not.
     
  9. Oct 1, 2018 at 3:59 PM
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    2015WhiteOR

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    A slimjim would be just as easy to pop open any of the doors...
     
  10. Oct 2, 2018 at 4:04 AM
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    rmorse

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    Sliding back window is essential

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  11. Oct 2, 2018 at 4:47 AM
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    TacomaMike37

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    I would keep the slider like others are saying. It may only come in handy a few times, but its the those few times that will make it worth having.
     
  12. Oct 2, 2018 at 4:57 AM
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    hobiecat111629

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    It wasn’t trim specific when I purchased the truck.

    It was part of the convience package, which was something like keyless entry, slider, and jump seats on the AC.
     
  13. Oct 2, 2018 at 5:02 AM
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  14. Oct 2, 2018 at 5:13 AM
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    I put a full glass, no slider in mine and love it.
     
  15. Oct 2, 2018 at 6:17 AM
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    96carboard

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    I see that back sliding window also provides a significant enhancement in security.
     
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  16. Oct 2, 2018 at 6:26 AM
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    Blais03

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    I have a solid piece on my reg cab. Id love to have a slider. Come swap lol
     
  17. Oct 2, 2018 at 6:26 AM
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    My 2017 SR Utility Package has a solid rear window.
     
  18. Oct 5, 2018 at 6:35 PM
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    jimlmackjr

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    Thanks guys I'm going to look in to it
     
  19. Oct 6, 2018 at 5:07 AM
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    mshultz

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    In my area of the country, sliding back window and sill guards were mandatory options on the 2014 regular cab.
     
  20. Oct 6, 2018 at 5:10 AM
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    Plain Jane Taco

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    Though it was a $140 option on the RCs. Both my Plain Jane models had the slider
     
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