Topic: just a dumb question about the windshield

[NaturalDisaster]

ok now i guess we all know how a toyota front windshield is installed with that nasty goo crap that leaks water and runs down your window in the 115 dagree heat and the chrome molding always fall off the outside. so my question is does anybody know where i can get just a plain jane black rubber window seal for the front window? i know they make em i just have never been able to ask anybody who has one in thier trucks ive seen.  Thanks.

[Duffil]

as far as I am aware, you have to stay with the goo, because there's nowhere for the window gasket to seat, and they don't make one cuz it never came with one.  Unless you have a first gen.

[YotaSoul]

I just bought a windshield gasket for my 80 off e-bay, from The Weather Strip Store located in Washington state. It's a non trim style. It was $50 with shipping.

[milla85]

I have a 85 and it has rubber all around it where the crome trim use to be. I am not sure where its from or who made it because it came like that when i bought it.

[NaturalDisaster [OP]]

I have a 85 and it has rubber all around it where the crome trim use to be. I am not sure where its from or who made it because it came like that when i bought it.

ha i knew they made em for the second gens now i just gotta find out where to get one but i guess know body here knows huh

[Oddmar]

We always just use 100% silicone caulk (the clear stuff, not the paintable stuff "with silicone added'). It lasts forever, doesn't leak, and you just put it on with a caulk gun.

[jimbo74]

http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTricks/WindshieldTrim/

[rockreligious]

We always just use 100% silicone caulk (the clear stuff, not the paintable stuff "with silicone added'). It lasts forever, doesn't leak, and you just put it on with a caulk gun.

silicone is not strong enough sealent to hold the window in during a crash. I would recommend using the proper sealant(urethane) it also comes out of a caulk gun, you can buy it at the autoparts store and its better than the sticky goo you were talking about earlier. the windows in your truck adds to the integriety of the roof structure just like plywood or sheetrock makes a framed wall sturdy dont weaken your roof by using sub-standard window sealant.

[rockreligious]

also; the trim is not wanting to stay on because you likely have some trim clips that are broken and need to be replaced. if the window is installed properly the window should set right and stay sealed and the trim should be fastened like new. you can get the clips from the dealer. all this is much cheaper and better than converting to the old school rubber gasket

[*ROKTOY*]

ha i knew they made em for the second gens now i just gotta find out where to get one but i guess know body here knows huh

I have an 86 with the rubber trim, but it is not a seal. When I bought the truck it had the rubber trim an the windshield needed to be replaced they replaced it with the trim but installed it the same way with the goo [ urethane sealent ].  The trim only goes on the outside and does not do any sealing.

[RRMike]

So the windshield on my truck (85) is just glued into the metal windshield opening?  If that's the case I will get off my butt and get one from the JY and change it.  I always thought windshields were one of those things that the glass shop had to do.

[Rockdiver]

It is a pain to remove a glued in Windshield without braking it  have to use a long razor knife and be carefull not to cut your arm off . There is a place in fresno  Low Cost Auto Glass that will replace for about 120   by jensen pull n save