2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Window Regulator

[DanielClosser]

The right hand window rollers for the regulator just broke. I knew this was happening due to the way the window was jerking when going up and down, it dropped the glass today (didn't break). The last time this happened on the left hand side, I ended up buying the complete regulator and motor assy. , just to replace the (2) 1" plastic rollers. Is there a replacement roller out there somewhere without shelling $220+ dollars.

Thanks

 

[Bill Lins]

Click here & look at #77402. You may have to modify it a bit.



http://www.dormanproducts.com/c-811-window-rollers. aspx



Hope this helps.

 

[RustyJC]

I had to buy a right side window regulator assembly when the power window motor went out on my 2002. I pulled the motor and replaced the defective one - the rest of the regulator assembly is sitting in my garage still in the Mopar box, and I sold the truck last September when our 2011 was delivered. It's yours for the price of shipping if you want it - shoot me a PM.



Rusty

 

[DanielClosser]

I haven't bought anything yet. I just looked on Rock Auto, and the regulators are $55. 00 with the motor. That is a Dorman product, but I seem to remember paying a kings ransom when the left ones broke. Is this a common problem. I am not of the type to go and look thru a wrecking yard for these type of parts as I feel I would be buying someone elses soon to be problem. Thanks.

 

[TFlewitt]

I know this is an old thread, but I wanted to leave a note for anyone else that comes along looking for assistance. I had one nylon roller break on the driver's side, dropping the window. Priced the alternatives - found regulators on ebay, etc., for $35, etc. Instead of throwing the whole part away though, I found a fix from someone else (who is ingenious - these forums are worth their weight in gold!) that only costs $1 per roller.

You can use a 5/8" roller (https://www.google.com/search?q=5/8"+tub+and+shower+roller&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8), and if you do, the following is not necessary. The HomeDepot I went to didn't have a 5/8" roller, so I used a 3/4" tub & shower roller. I reduced the size slightly on a bench grinder to .675" from .750". Spread the regulator window channel the roller rides in, very very slightly (perhaps .020" or so) using a spacer (piece of 1/4" x 2" x 6" long steel, and a flat prybar, working it along the entire length of the channel). I replaced both stock rollers because I found the other one was already broken in one place.

The window work like new or better, plus, if the nylon roller ever breaks like the stock one did, there is a larger washer on the outside of these tub rollers that wouldn't allow the roller to drop out of the regulator channel and drop the window. I think though, that these rollers will last at least as long as the stock ones - another 17 years! Thank you to ingenious people who post their knowledge to help others like me!