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post Apr 17 2006, 02:48 PM
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I am down to what seems to be the biggest pain in the butt. I am attempting to install the drivers and passenger door window seal kit (with fuzzies). I have an aluminum channel that screws (bolts) to the inner part of the door. The old fuzzies just slid right out of it's channel, but when I tried to replace it with the new fuzzy, I am having a real hard time getting the new fuzzy to slide in the channel. Any ideas? Also, does anyone have an installation diagram showing what seals and fuzzies go where? As always, any help is greatly appreciated.

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post Apr 17 2006, 03:01 PM
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Well when I did mine I used rubbing alcohol in the channel and on the part. It helps the rubber slide and when you are done the alcohol evaporates. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smoke.gif)
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post Apr 17 2006, 03:35 PM
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Silicon or glycerin work well. The best tip I can offer is to make sure the channel is nice and clean and free of bends or deformities. That applies to most of the rubber seal channels as well. The extra time spent making sure everything is straight is well worth it.
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post Apr 17 2006, 03:54 PM
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The fuzzies actually have a woven backing on them. I am not having troubles with the rubber components, just the fuzzies. Pics?
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post Apr 17 2006, 04:53 PM
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The outer fuzzie is mounted on a alluminum channel that is attached to the door with some tiny phillips head screws. There are three or four holes under the innner fuzzie that give you access to the screw heads to the outer fuzzies. The screws are in holes on the face of the fuzzy and are a pain to get out. Mine were rusted solid. Use some PB Blaster on them before you try to remove them. Once you get the alluminum channel out the fuzzie slides out of the channel. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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post Apr 18 2006, 12:39 PM
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The outer fuzzie is mounted on a alluminum channel that is attached to the door with some tiny phillips head screws. There are three or four holes under the innner fuzzie that give you access to the screw heads to the outer fuzzies. The screws are in holes on the face of the fuzzy and are a pain to get out. Mine were rusted solid. Use some PB Blaster on them before you try to remove them. Once you get the alluminum channel out the fuzzie slides out of the channel. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)



Got all of that done...

I just need assistance in advising how the new fuzzies "slide"back in. my fuzzies seem to be just a RCH too wide to slide down the channel. Any hints as to how to slide the new fuzzies back in the old channel?

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post Apr 18 2006, 01:20 PM
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Got all of that done...

I just need assistance in advising how the new fuzzies "slide"back in. my fuzzies seem to be just a RCH too wide to slide down the channel. Any hints as to how to slide the new fuzzies back in the old channel?

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I haven't done that step yet. I have the new fuzzies & haven't installed them. Try some spray silicone.
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post Apr 18 2006, 01:53 PM
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QUOTE(WRX914 @ Apr 18 2006, 10:39 AM) *



Got all of that done...

I just need assistance in advising how the new fuzzies "slide"back in. my fuzzies seem to be just a RCH too wide to slide down the channel. Any hints as to how to slide the new fuzzies back in the old channel?

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I haven't done that step yet. I have the new fuzzies & haven't installed them. Try some spray silicone.





I'm also attempting the fuzzies today. Pain in the butt! I haven't been able to get one more than a quarter of the way on, and that's using some rubber care to help it slide.
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post Apr 18 2006, 04:27 PM
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Certainly someone has done this and can offer some help...
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post Apr 18 2006, 06:55 PM
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post Apr 18 2006, 08:26 PM
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post Apr 20 2006, 10:32 AM
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Anybody gotten their fuzzies on yet? I can only get mine in half way. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

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post Apr 20 2006, 12:27 PM
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Not yet, I am beginning to do damage to the webbing backing. I think I will bring it to a local metal worker and see if we can open the aluminum channel, insert the fuzzy and clamp the channel back down...
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post Apr 20 2006, 01:48 PM
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I understand your frustration. I've tried a couple of different lubricants, tried spreading the channel a little, even brute force & ignorance didn't work. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Apr 20 2006, 02:45 PM
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Lemme guess, you got the fuzzies from AA?

I have contacted a very well known hot rodder here in Vegas, he told me that we will definately be able to get the fuzzies on one way or another... I think we will have to open the "C" channel and insert the fuzzy and then clamp it back into place...

Keith

Let me know what your plans are...
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post Apr 29 2006, 09:18 PM
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post Apr 29 2006, 09:51 PM
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I finally got mine on by using the handle of a pair of pliers (or something else that won't tear the fabric, but will bend the metal), and bent the back side of the strip a little. It then slid into the channel with a little work. Only do about three inches at a time. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Apr 29 2006, 11:11 PM
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You can't slide the seal into place -- you've got 2 feet of rubber-on-metal friction working against you. Also I found that any attempt to slide the seal into the holder tended to tear the fabric backing. I successfully installed mine by just prying the seal into place with the tip of a blade screwdriver. Just put one side in and use the blade to press the other side into place. Just work your way from one end of the other, pressing in 1/4" of the seal at a time.

I don't suggest opening and re-crimping the holder. You might work-harden and crack the aluminum.
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