Gen 2 GTS Outer Stanchion Cover weatherstrip upgrade/replacement

[Snakewatching]

Knowing that the Gen 2's have issues with the weatherstripping for the Outer Stanchion Cover on the GTS (Part MS80RX8 passenger and MS81RX8 driver):

1) Replacements are hard to get (if even still available for drivers side).

2) It is very expensive to purchase a whole cover just to replace the weatherstrip.

3) Original attachment is weak and can pop off if pressed hard.

I am pursuing getting this issue solved for both Driver and Passenger side.

I would like to make weatherstrip so it is stronger than OEM and an easy replacement process while looking OEM (at a reasonable cost).

I could use items below if anyone can help me (PM me please).

A) old weatherstrip piece (any length or condition) and/or junk outer Stanchion for testing (don't want to tear mine up just yet, unless I have to).

B) any old drawing or OEM spec on who made the weatherstrip for Dodge (and the dimensions if possible).

NOTE: This will take time (I am a busy guy).

To gauge interest >> Who would be interested in the final product? (if my part works out).

 

[MAVPR]

I would be just in case I have a problem down the line.

 

[TalonTSi90]

I would, but i dont have one yet, so... dont count on me lol.

 

[steve e]

Did all the years of gen 2 have a problem, my 99 seems perfect still like new.

 

[Ron]

I am in whenever you find a solution -

 

[1MEANSNAKE]

I'd be in for a set, Mine ****!

 

[Snakewatching]

I received my first sample weatherstrip and it looks promising.

This weatherstrip (beyond normal attachment surface) has a curl of rubber that wraps over the outside front edge of the outer stanchion (which the OEM did not) for increased attachment strength.

 

[Ron]

Pictures...?

 

[Snakewatching]

Pictures...?

Won't do pics until I get a "Test" outer stanchion.

 

[Snakewatching]

The NEW test weatherstrip worked out really well. I am working on the install instructions.

This outer weatherstrip should be able to be installed without removing any hardware, just prep work on the attachment point.

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[Mopar Steve]

Did all the years of gen 2 have a problem, my 99 seems perfect still like new.

X2 My 99 is fine also.

 

[Snakewatching]

Did all the years of gen 2 have a problem, my 99 seems perfect still like new.

My drivers side was damaged by transporter driver, getting in the car during a delivery, climbing through the drivers window to drive car out of trailer.

 

[Ron]

Looking good

 

[Snakewatching]

Anyone near western MD that needs their outer stanchion fixed in person? As a tester to my new kit?