Window Regulator -GEN 3/4 Archilles Heel

[fastandloud]

Thumbs WAY up!!!!

 

[SlayerLS1]

Awesome! Glad to hear it.

 

[cubican]

Great news as soon as they are ready Im down for a set. Thank you.

 

[Lawrenzo]

Gotta love American ingenuity.

 

[Kala]

Amazing that this gentleman has already done this for the Prowler, and is willing to look at the Viper situation

Tom has made incredible quality parts for Prowlers for years... You couldn't ask for a better aftermarket parts than what Tom makes... He ships on time, makes quality... This is awesome!

 

[V10SpeedLuvr]

I know a new Viper owner who needs a new regulator for the RH door. He just bought the car and doesn't want to shell out the $ for a new part. Any timeframe you think you may be ready to sell them tmills? He may just hold off and buy the part from you.

 

[Viper007Bond]

The clunking is related....at least by my experience. I had the left hand regulator replaced on one of my 08's at 106 miles and the same side on my other 08 at around 55,000 miles. Both under warranty. And I don't think I would pull the door panel if I were you. Take it to your dealer and get it done under your extended warranty. Just my opinion....

Bill

Yeah, I decided not to bother since I have the warranty and worse case I'd just be out investigation time money.

They looked at it this morning and confirmed it was a bad regulator. A new one is on order.

 

[cubican]

The problem with the oem ones they will brake sooner or later and then they replace them with the same junk part, I just want to fix it once and be done.

 

[Viper007Bond]

The problem with the oem ones they will brake sooner or later and then they replace them with the same junk part, I just want to fix it once and be done.

If mine wasn't covered by a cost free warranty, I'd totally agree, but for now free is nice.

 

[DublinOH]

I've got Tom's prototype regulator in my prowler. Works great. I'm sure he'll come up with a fantastic solution for the Gen 3/4 guys very soon.

 

[MattInNC]

I'm in for a set once they are available.

 

[ROCKET62]

Awesome that it's covered under warranty. You may really, really, really want to stress that they need to be extremely cautious when installing so as to not put too much stress on the long tube during the installation. It's my belief that a good portion of these cracks are caused/started during the installation. I can attest first hand that if you try to force the tube into place, you will crack the tube.

If mine wasn't covered by a cost free warranty, I'd totally agree, but for now free is nice.

 

[Viper007Bond]

Awesome that it's covered under warranty. You may really, really, really want to stress that they need to be extremely cautious when installing so as to not put too much stress on the long tube during the installation. It's my belief that a good portion of these cracks are caused/started during the installation. I can attest first hand that if you try to force the tube into place, you will crack the tube.

Thanks for the tip. I'll make sure to mention it when I take it back in to get the part installed.

 

[pure zen]

I've got Tom's prototype regulator in my prowler. Works great. I'm sure he'll come up with a fantastic solution for the Gen 3/4 guys very soon.

Same here, Tom's Prowler window regulator replacement units are miles ahead of the Arvin-Meritor OEM crap units that Chrysler opted to place in the Prowlers.

I also have other of Tom's aftermarket parts, and I can agree with Dublin and Kala, Tom's makes quality items.

 

[tmills]

Thanks for the kind words guys. I will have the Viper prototype ready to install in a Viper the first of the week. It has been a real struggle. It is working in my door just fine but I need to install it in a car so that the final adjustments can be made.
So I am as far as I can go until I get a volunteer. If you know of someone in the South Bend, Mishawaka Indiana area please have them get in touch with me.
Tom

 

[Steve M]

Where are you located?

 

[Brian E]

Where are you located?

South Bend Indiana area. Just east of The University of Notre Dame. Exit 83 off the Indiana Toll Road.

 

[CHAOS]

Did the copper tube fix work? Has anyone else tried this fix?

 

[Kala]

Tom still needs a vehicle to try his regulator on near South Bend IN...

Contact him asap... He is ready to go

 

[tmills]

If you want to see the prototype working I have it up on Utube. I can post the link here but I don't know if it is acceptable to do so. When I get this project finished I will become a supporting vendor here as I am on prowleronline.com

 

[fastandloud]

Yes please!!!

 

[cubican]

That looks great !!!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Mupk_B2s98

 

[Steve M]

Very cool...maybe they'll be nice and waive the first year of sponsorship fees or something since this problem has gone on for so long with no real solutions.

 

[dvhavoc]

Wow. That looks awesome. Please post when it will be ready for purchase. I need 2 of them. Thanks

 

[Viktimize]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Mupk_B2s98

 

[Black Moon]

Price them reasonably and you will have thousands of customers.

 

[JAY]

Niiiice work ! And a better mouse trap !

 

[Viper007Bond]

Very nice!

 

[VicTxV10]

Does it still have the window drop when opening/closing the door?

 

[tmills]

The window drop is one of the issues that I have to address. I won't know for sure until I can get a Viper to do the install and testing. I am as far as I can go with out a Viper.