I have a '96 1500 Club Cab Ram. Driving with the back window open in nice weather is very pleasant. However, with the Club Cab, it's not so easy to open and close the window. It's impossible while driving, and inconvenient at other times. I'm in and out of my truck many times a day, and would like to sometimes leave it part way open when parked, etc.

Is there any kind of "kit" to add power to the window, or a complete "window swap"? Any ideas on how to add a motor of some kind? Any ideas or suggestions are welcomed.

 

not that i have been able to find.. but i do have plans on fabing an auto opener.. i have a reg cab so its easier for me...

the plans arnt finished yet.. i will tell you is has something to do with some welding. 12V motor with a threaded rod screw shaft .

 

Look here: http://www.technologylk.com/product_...roduct_ID=1929

 

that power windows pretty badass. i dont remember the exact cost but i think the power one is cheaper than the stock ones

 

There out there. I found one that looks like the last link posted. I want to get it but i cant remmber where it was at now.. I need to bookmark this stuff more often.

 

TMS Bill, that's a good looking window. More than I was hoping to spend, but mmmmmmmaybe...[8D]
Here's another oneI found:
http://www.truckininstyle.com/latemodelsliders.htm

Shott, I was thinking of something similar to what you are describing. I'm not sure where I would mount the ram. The window is a little "fussy" about where you pull on it to open it. Maybe it needs some lube? Silicone?
If I can't find an affordable 12v ram (or two), I might look into 120v ones, and use my inverter.


Is anyone familiar with the reputation of either of the companies/manufacturers linked here?

 

Seems like it'd be pretty easy with just a linear actuator and a switch. Could mount it at the bottom so it would be at least partially covered by the back seat.

 

Those actuators are kind of expensive, too. I'd need two, right? Unless I only want to open one side.
Would I need to get one that only moved a few inches, or could it be set to stop before the window breaks and rips off the track?![:@]
They seem to be rated for a couple hundred pounds of force.

I see quite a few on ebay. Maybe I can get lucky and get a deal.

 

Ok sooooo, is there a difference in the window of the different cab styles? I see in the links that they have them for standard and extended cabs, but nothing for quad cabs. I guess I didn't realize there was a difference in the windows, or is there? They all seem to have the same measurments, so whats the deal with the different part numbers and costs I wonder?

 

Quad Cab is an Extended Cab.