I own a 2004 quad cab, bought it used, and it has a solid rear window. I have noticed on some of the newer quad cabs a different rear window configuration. It looks like the back window is divided 40-20-40. Is this a sliding back window or just the new style? I am looking at getting a sliding window, and just was wondering if this is what I should ask for. Thanks!

 

Yeah, sliding window is an option.
I have one in my 06.. Didn't have one in my 03.
In all honesty, I think the sliding window is USELESS in a QC unless you pony up the ABSURD price for a power sliding window.
You can't reach it while driving, and it's something you'd really want to modulate on all but the HOTTEST days...
If it wasn't part of the package, I wouldn't have one now.. Owned the 06 4 months now, never opened mine.
You can have your window changed to incorporate the sliding window, but it's not cheap....

 

I actually prefer the clean look of the plain glass window. I just wish mine came tinted from the factory and had the defog/frost stuff added on it.

 

Thanks guys. The info really helps!

 

There is a de-fog option for the rear window?

 

>There is a de-fog option for the rear window?

Yep, I have it on my '03. It works off the same switch that powers the heated side mirrors.

BigBadWally
'03 Ram Laramie 4x4
5.7L HEMI

 

oh ok cool, just one more thing I don't have in my truck!

 

The solid rear window was a feature that I looked for. My last truck had a slider and it was the point of entry for the first break-in it had. As an added bonus I have the defrost package.

 

I have the slider on my '03 QC and think it's absolutely worthless. Are these easy to remove/install? If so, I'd consider trading with someone for a solid rear window. I'm the only one who's ever in my truck so I couldn't use the slider if I wanted to. You can always add an aftermarket defog grid to a window.

 

I use my rear slider a lot. I just lay my seat down for a second, reach back to slide it open, then put my seat back up. You
obviously shouldn't do this while driving, but It only takes 5 seconds at a stop sign, or red light. I've even pulled over real quick. Its worth it, nice air movement.