I just picked up a slide jaw to be replaced on my rear drivers side door. These are universal. It appears I have to take out the regulator to grind off the old stud and then hammer/press the new one into place. One of the MB Dealer techs said he would rather replace the whole regulator but they did not want to sell me one for $9.00 (go figure).

Who has replaced one of these and what am I getting myself into tonight?

Lastly what did you use to grese the slides? The MB grease was not available but I figure any high quality synthetic that works in other cars should work here. I am going to lube all the slides and gears and my seats as well so any experiences are appreciated.

Thanks,

James

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Thanks,

James

I had to replace the plastic slider on my car. I would recommend using a generic clevis pin to replace the rivet. Grind off the existing rivet, drill the hole larger and install the clevis pin along with a cotter pin. It's much easier than taking out the regulator and hammering in a new official MB rivet. The clevis pin is longer than you need and has many holes in the shaft. Cut it to length with a hacksaw. Replace the plastic slider as well and grease the channel.

I can post some pics in the morning if you'd like.

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Warren

Currently 1965 220Sb, 2002 FORD Crown Vic Police Interceptor

Had 1965 220SEb, 1967 230S, 280SE 4.5, 300SE (W126), 420SEL

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After thinking about it I was wondering why the good folks at MB made something so simple so hard. I added Electric Windows to my 98 Jeep Wrangler and a new regulator to my 67 Ford Galaxie so I figured this would be much easier.

I bought a stainless 1" Hex Head bolt, two washers and a Nylock Nut.

Drilled the existing stud out of the regulator, cleaned up the shavings and attached the slide and snugged up the nut enough to keep out the slack.

I removed the nut and two bolts, slid the regulator up a few inches pushed the window down go the slide in place and then pushed the regulator back in position attached the nut and two bolts, used some white lithium grease and the window worked great. Put the door panel back together and checked the watch, it took me total of 45 minutes from start to finish.

If for some reason it does not hold up I am only out $9 and some time but I don't see why it won't work.

James