Wing (vent) Window seal replacement

[mduenas]

Hey guys,

I am new to this and learning so much about my bronco. I have looked for this topic, but can't seem to find it, so any help is great! My wing window seals are rotted and allow water to come inside the door and truck, plus that god awful whistle won't stop. I was told by my mechanic that the simplest way is to replace the entire window assembly, but that is pricey at $300 a window. So what I am curious, is if it is possible to just replace the outer seal of the window, as the frame is in good condition. I was told it is riveted on, and I have no tools to remove a rivet and or replace rivets. Any help would be appreciated, thank you so much!

 

[Teal68]

You will need a drill and bit to drill out the old rivets, and you wil need a special tool to install the new rivets. It's more like a punch because a rivet tool won't get in the tight space. To make things more complicated, I have found the replacement seals to be sub standard. Maybe somebody can chime in with a better option.

 

[mduenas]

You will need a drill and bit to drill out the old rivets, and you wil need a special tool to install the new rivets. It's more like a punch because a rivet tool won't get in the tight space. To make things more complicated, I have found the replacement seals to be sub standard. Maybe somebody can chime in with a better option.

Thats what I am hearing about the seals, I hope it works, with rain coming in and the wind noise, I am losing my mind. Thank you for the advise and your 2 cents!

 

[NGABronco]

Thats what I am hearing about the seals, I hope it works, with rain coming in and the wind noise, I am losing my mind. Thank you for the advise and your 2 cents!

The replacement rivets are solid and tough to work with. Myself and others have found "split rivets" at Ace Hdwe. They are much easier to use and work well. It really helps to have another set of hands to assist. Got my seals from JBG, they worked well.
Good luck!!!;D;D;D

 

[helo-mech]

The replacement rivets are solid and tough to work with. Myself and others have found "split rivets" at Ace Hdwe. They are much easier to use and work well. It really helps to have another set of hands to assist. Got my seals from JBG, they worked well.
Good luck!!!;D;D;D

This. Two sets of hands are a must. I used the rivets in the kit, but I had access to the tools in a metal shop at the time. I would look into these split rivets as they are a pain. Either way, two sets of hands for sure.

If you go in there, go ahead and replace the tension spring on the bottom. Better than having to do it later.