4door l body window bushings.

[thedon809]

Anyone ever find a solution to 4 door l body window tilt because of worn bushings? It looks like the upper one takes the most abuse.

upper

lower

[TheCanadian007]

I would also like to know of a solution for this. Usually I lubricate the window track in the spring and fall with a heavier lithium based grease. Seems to help it slide and reduce the amount of play.

[thedon809]

I managed to find a NOS window guide plate on eBay for $10 so I snatched it up. I might send it to someone who does plastic and see if they can recreate the bushings.

[Keito]

3d printer, should be cake

[thedon809]

Can a 3d printer do any kind of plastic? I wanna say these are nylon maybe?

[ShelGame]

Something like this?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CRL-1978-Chr...item27e8ed645d

Or this?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1978-Chrysle...item3cf4cb9dec

[bamman]

I wrap zip ties fore and aft to recreate the bushing and eliminate play. It helps if your bushings are non existent. It does not solve the problem though, but it does help make rolling up the window a one hand operation.

[thedon809]

Something like this?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CRL-1978-Chr...item27e8ed645d

Or this?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1978-Chrysle...item3cf4cb9dec

That is interesting indeed. Here is the plate I bought. I'm trying to imagine how those install.

[black86glhs]

I was looking at McMaster-Carr last night and thinking of some wear resistant nylon blocks and make my own. That will be later on after I do soooooo many other things.

[ajakeski]

3D printers use either ABS or PLA.
PLA is water soluble, and probably not a great solution.
When I have time, I'll look into printing some of these in ABS.
If someone wants to make the CAD drawing, it would speed up the process.

[thedon809]

Something like this?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CRL-1978-Chr...item27e8ed645d

Or this?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1978-Chrysle...item3cf4cb9dec

I just placed an order for one of these. Will report back when I get them.

[contraption22]

I just placed an order for one of these. Will report back when I get them.

Thank you.
Please do report!

[tryingbe]

Yes, please do.

[thedon809]

I just got this in today. I might install that kit on the old plate or maybe the passenger side. My passenger side window is ok but not great.

[contraption22]

Any updates?

[thedon809]

I tried ordering the parts from both those vendors and they say they aren't available.

[rx2mazda]

I can 3d print these in nylon if I can get one to copy. Should last a long time!!! LMK

[thedon809]

I could send you the new one. Would you have to remove the bushings?

[rx2mazda]

Maybe, maybe not. I could test fit it on my window track.

[glhs49]

any update?