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Old 01-15-2009
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Manual to Power windows?

Just wondering if anyone has gone through to do this? I would like to do the conversion, but I have no idea what I'm doing. Has anyone done this that they can give a little insight?

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I was also wondering about this conversion, It is a pain to have roll up windows but on the other hand motors go bad and cables get stretched and off track and sometimes power windows are a pain, plus in the winter they freeze. But it would be nice to have pw.
 
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I was kinda hoping for something more in depth in how its done. So if one of the guys that did it see this thread, please post up!
 
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I added power doors. This is the factory wiring I did.
https://www.ranger-forums.com/forum2...=power+windows
 
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awesome write up. thank you much
 
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personally i prefer manual windows.....

not much to go wrong with them, guaranteed to always work

both have their pros and cons

but thats just my opinion / 2 cents
 
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Nice job John but that looks like way to much of a hassle to put that in.
 
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What sucks is having a hole in your door so you need new door pannels. I want power locks, but not windows.
 
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not much to go wrong with them, guaranteed to always work
Not guaranteed. Manual windows can go bad, just like power windows.

But I agree, I just like power ones cause I am lazy.
 
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Thanks, In my case I had to do it because of the doors I had but I prefer them anyway. I think it was work it because I am still driving the truck and they work like factory windows should.
John
 
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I definitely wanted the manual windows. I had a bad experience with one of my Ford Tempo's windows and don't want power windows again. Just to replace one motor was $150 just for the part....no thanks.
 
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Originally Posted by CBFranger
What sucks is having a hole in your door so you need new door pannels. I want power locks, but not windows.
you should just get a keyless entry system . . . or better yet get an alarm with the autolock option . . . thats what im getting. about 140 bucks installed . . .
 
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