Say Goodbye To Slow Electric Windows! Watch Me Tackle A Manual Conversion Step By Step!

[@Pigtrapper]

Not planning on doing a swap (all mine are already hand crank) i just enjoy watching you work

[@dexjs]

Thanks 👍

[@WillBarron-k1b]

Maybe someday you could also do a video on swapping the triangle windows out to the ones that will open to vent. Love watching your videos it inspired me to buy my own old xj 1992 laredo.

[@Deadbuck73]

I did it years ago on my 86. Found a set at the yard and got em home. It really wasn’t bad at all. I did it way before KZbin and way before I had a clue what I was doing with cars in general. You can do it!

[@BlackdiamonddetailNick]

Favorite part of the day when you post a video I can watch makes the shit days way better

[@Dmowery5036]

Your floor looks pretty nice 👍🏻👍🏻

[@dexjs]

Thanks! 😊

[@aaadamt964]

I do body work for a living. I made leads for my m12 batteries to roll windows up and down working on stuff. An old coworker cut the plugs out of used doors and converted a broken drill to plug the connectors into so he can just plug whatever connector fits the motor into the drill and operate it. As far as those rivets... i use a small belt geinder/ band file. Milwaukee makes one. They also make an m12 rivet tool. Its nice to have especially if you work on chrysler stuff with tons of rivets in them.

[@benmudn]

The majority of the time if a window is slow, it's because the track is dirty. I once made the mistake of buying a new motor only to have the window travel at the same speed. I use dry lube spray to prevent dirt and debris from sticking.

[@Wiz-kidddd]

thank you my jeep is just a mud toy so I needed this ,

[@NotCommonSense91]

That shop floor is so clean I'm a little jealous lol

[@smo-lo]

He just refinished it about a month ago.

[@jakehanneman6956]

Seeing someone do a manual window conversion makes my 25 year old, old soul heart smile. I love it.

[@tylerbraswell4476]

Floors looking good!

[@jwatkins9520]

And them floors are bussin!

[@randyhornhunter7449]

Your vids made me decide that I needed a new project......a 1971 Jeepster Commando.

[@adventuresofmurfdogcatfish6671]

Floors look good

[@lucky5wonder]

Do a video on how you replace rear main seal on a 4.0. Pretty sure I am not the only one out there that would like to know. Thanks for tips and tricks, keep up the good work.

[@dexjs]

Coming soon!

[@swanson3k]

Def gonna try this, removable doors are nice but a pain when you have reconnect and disconnect everything for out in the woods.

[@markdaigle9856]

My 97 is all manual, love it.

[@Dmowery5036]

Pretty helpful video 👌🏻

[@dexjs]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Tater4200]

I just finished doing the opposite on mine lol. I also replaced entire passenger frame "rail". Half the drivers. Passenger shackle attachment point all floor pans feont and rear. Half the firewall. Swapped the entire interior from a 92 laredo, swappped entire harness so i can have electric window's and mirrors and rear jensen audio system and overhead dome computer. Electric seats etc. Welded in the metal under battery trey. Swapped entire dash and cluster and swapped sending switches so i can have actual gauges and not idiot light's. Did both rocker panels inner and outer. Both rear quarters. Front bumper and rear bumper. Hitch mounting hardware was rusted off. Swappped fuel tank. This dam thing has been a JOB and a half and has set me back a month.....im so close to finishin it up

[@johnmorrow5085]

The floor looks great, for now haha! In your shop

[@dexjs]

Sky track done left a mark ☹️

[@vernerulmet2290]

Thanks it might help some of us with old beaters of any make or model to know how to swap out to keep them on the road longer and more comfortable longer.

[@leopom78]

This video made me have an idea Dex. How about a weight reduction video. The vehicle still has to seal up like normal but what can you remove to cut weight? And save all the items so we can see the pile of junk that isn’t necessary. Just wondering how light you can go. Every nut, bolt, vacuum hose, you name it. 🤷‍♂️

[@dexjs]

I screen shot the comment. Now just time lol.

[@jeremyhanna3852]

Use the dry lube thats for garage door tracks

[@jordonthompson4687]

Do you have any tips for doing door pins im about to do 2 sets of them

[@calebmcbride1483]

When I had my renix, the window regulators were hard to come by for manual. Parts stores cannot source them. I had to wait till my local junkyard had some. Treat them things like gold! Ebay had one for double what a whole electric assembly cost brand new!

[@victorofpeniel]

Belt sander works great on rivets. You don’t have to knock out the centers or anything

[@Tater4200]

I wish mine had the dam swivel vent windows 😭😭 gets HOT with no ac

[@zachyoung320]

I’ve seen your videos with welding the spiders and all but I’d like to see you set ring and pinion

[@TheMainLead]

A video about lifters would be nice. If theres a way to bring back a sticky one even if that includes disassembly. I know youve mentioned the aftermarket is all china junk

[@dexjs]

It’s on the way soon!!

[@Ramblin80]

How does one go about converting a dana 30 to locking hubs?

[@dexjs]

Money lol. $2000

[@anthonyguerrero4974]

Hello Dex, I have a 1986 Wagoneer Limited 4x4 with same drivers side power door lock and power window switch panel, where are the door lock relays located? My door locks don’t work anymore. I checked doorwiring and ground, all ok. Now want to try replacing lock relays . Thank you!

[@tombarger2599]

For the love of all that is good pull the door latch😂

[@BrandonZ55XJ]

You need to find yourself some BG products its called enforce. Best penetrant lube ive ever used

[@dvdguana]

Great videos, greetings from Costa Rica. I had a quick question tho'. Do the 97+ 4 door windows fit the pre 96 doors 4 doors. I believe they do, i am asking because will be great to see someone doing that to get rip of the little triangle glass in the pre 96 doors

[@CarsByCarsen]

Do you have an aluminum 2.5 valve cover? I’m in Iowa, looking to swap out the leaking plastic one on my Comanche. eBay’s 150$ seems like too much for a 300$ truck. Thx

[@aaadamt964]

What years were they aluminum? Is plastic the only option for a new one? I don't have one. I'm just curious if this is something I should keep an eye out for while scouring junkyards.

[@CarsByCarsen]

From what I understand, they only came on the wranglers. I heard they come on all 2.5 91 and up, but all OEM replacements are plastic

[@aaadamt964]

@@CarsByCarsen interesting. I'll keep an eye out the next time I go to pick and pull.

[@dexjs]

I’ve never thought of selling them. Let me check. I surely should.

[@Baumann4.0]

Cool

[@ed0c]

dremel will make short work of those rivets

[@jerrya27]

i use a 18volt battery shit works mint

[@Ramblin80]

Have you thought about 3D printing your own plastic parts?

[@rickrodriguez3351]

I got a question how do you mitigate the vapor lock while you are driving and potential overheating

[@beninqdyet]

Have you ever gotten hurt while trail riding? I saw a video where dude went by a tree and had his arm on it to brace the truck? Broke his arm

[@dexjs]

I don’t think we have but I’m sure it’s gonna happen. Alwayyyyys wear seat belts.

[@Cupples1776]

If you have any window motors you willing to sell i could use a couple for my passenger front and drives rear 😅

[@Knowles860]

Never heard of that kind of manual swap

[@lifewithjohnny2019]

How do you make the doors disconnect so quickly

[@samcanter1806]

Hey dex if you break a brake line on a ride what is the best way to block it off

[@offroadman8387]

Vice grips

[@ed0c]

lol probably be easier to just make those entire old doors fit that jeep than all the time it takes to swap the guts!

[@dexjs]

Paint won’t match.

[@jwatkins9520]

That dang stool needs some of that wd-40...😅😂

[@Derxcy]

Do you sell parts? been looking for manual window assembly for driver front window on my 91 Cherokee. Or should I convert it to an auto? my door handle cover has the switch for an auto and wouldnt mind the luxury.

[@51-FS]

He has a website

[@djfaber]

Hey Dex, do you have any thoughts on where I can source the nut for the latch on the vent window? Mine fell out on the highway some time ago and I've still not been able to find a replacement.

[@51-FS]

Check his website

[@jeremyhanna3852]

Pick n pull or pull a part or what ever it's called in yiur area

[@51-FS]

@@jeremyhanna3852 they didn't have any

[@jeremyhanna3852]

@@51-FS inventory changes every couple of days just keep looking

[@djfaber]

@@jeremyhanna3852 The problem is that these vent windows have become really popular and finding parts for them has become impossible.

[@smo-lo]

👇Im sure this will help someone.👇 So a freind of my family was a sound guy for alot of major 70's - 80's bands back in the day. Disney approached him with a problem. They couldn't keep speakers from going bad on some very wet attractions. Our friend solved the problem by going to Radio Shack and picking up some cheap speakers and coating them with some Thompsons Deck Sealer.

[@brianandglendaharkin9457]

👍🇦🇺

[@noah-476]

where the ls swap comanche content!?

[@CharlesSmith-gw7gp]

Electric anything isn't good for mudding anyways.