Installation of Tailgate Weatherstrping 95 Bronco

I just got the rear tailgate window weatherstripping and was looking for pointers om installing it. Do I need any special tools to put it in?

So far you guys are the Bronco Gurus when it comes to my new toy.

yo'

some info;

http://www.supermotors.net/clubs/superford...try/media/71405

http://www.supermotors.net/clubs/superford...try/media/71404

http://www.supermotors.net/clubs/superford...ry/media/160885

http://www.supermotors.net/clubs/superford...ry/media/569086

by SrOud;

http://fullsizebronco.com/forum/showthread.php?t=36496

Weather Seal, 78 Bronco Parts Break-Out Diagram Source: by Ford via broncograveyard.com

for the large pieces that mount ( I use 3M weatherstipping glue to keep it in-place along top in a few spots) to top of camper top and down along te side panel to 1/4 panels, just pull em off gently and re-attach new pieces.

Tailgate Weather Seal Part Numbers; 1980 - 1996

Source: by miesk5

Also, JC WHITNEY has Fairchild ws (good firm!):

TAILGATE WINDOW CHANNEL KIT

Automotive-grade rubber with pre-installed factory-style clips for easy installation

Kit restores original look and structural integrity

Do it yourself and save!!!

Replaces tailgate window channel, top and sides. Rubber channel is designed to ensure easier opening/closing of window glass. Precut and trimmed for easy installation.

1980 - 1996 Ford Bronco - Full Size Tailgate Window Channel Kit Kit 47ZX6198A $49.95

http://www.jcwhitney.com/webapp/wcs/...ControllerView

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ck local dealer's prices tho and try to get em down in $:

from good pal Mexray in March 03:

"Finally got around to replacing the w/stripping at the top of the tailgate in my 1989. Went down to my friendly FORD (For Off Road Dirt) Dealer and ordered the parts shown below. Took two days to get all four pcs.

(1) D8TZ-984 1610-A $26.58 Outside Horz strip that rubs window.

(1) F6TZ-984 2072-AA $16.60 Inside Horz strip that rubs window.

(1) E7TZ-984 1617-A $9.48 LH end seal.

(1) E7TZ-984 1616-A $9.48 RH end seal.

That totals $62.14 before sales tax."

It's a real 'snap' to do this job - about 15-20 mins is all. Remove the end seals - There is one ***** in each seal - you have to kind of twist them to get them out - you will see how they fit so you can get the new ones back in properly.

Next remove the outside horz strip - look as the new one to see how it's clipped into the tailgate - I used a puttyknife to gently pry the clips up and out - easy to do. There is a ***** at each end.

Next remove the inside Horz strip like you did the outside.

Install the new inside strip, guiding the clips into their holes, starting at one end and working across - you can push the clips 'home' when you have them all started - again, it's a real 'snap'.

Install the outside strip in the same manner - you may have to use a thin, flat bar to seat these clips - I used the end of a thin board so I wouldn't damage the strip. Install the two screws.

Install the end seals - a little tricky, as the inside edge has a 'slot' in the rubber that has to be inserted and pulled back to seal. If you have trouble, it's best to practice with the old seal till you get it down - there's a metal insert inside the rubber that you don't want to distort on the new seals. Practice makes perfect. Istall the two screws and you are done!

Now most of the orr-road dust won't find it's way down inside the tailgate because that old outside seal is cracked and broken!

Al! Thank you for your excellent response, very helpful. Gives me the confidence to go ahead and replace the weather stripping on my Bronco.