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I decided to go for it and ordered my windshield and gasket today. Was debating whether I wanted to tackle this as I have never even seen it done. I have to though.The glass is badly stained all around the edges.It even has spots where the interior has bubbled.The rubber has to be replaced anyhow as it is badly cracked.Past owner gobbed silicone all over it to keep the rain out.
Any pointers? special tools I need? I looked on you-tube but couldn't find a video of someone doing this. How hard is it? Can an amateur pull it off? Any help would be appreciated.---Jack

Hi CJSTP, it is in the "Tech Tips" section.Mike

Found it.That should help immensely. Seeing I have to do it anyhow I will take pictures while I go. If I think they will be useful to the next guy I'll post them here.
My windshield has no outer trim so I ordered the plain gasket. That trim isn't necessary?
One more question -Is this the right place for this discussion,or is it for Interiors?Thanks---Jack

The trim is not necessary
Some have it as part of the delux package.


A lot easier to install the windshield without it.


Here are some of my pics.

You will see one pic with a broken glass, due to a poorly placed palm slap.
Use lots of lube, windex works well as a lube.

DADS50: Nice pics. I like the trim you have...but the poorly placed palm slap? I did the same on mine. Thankfully we have a local that cut a new piece and was still done in one Saturday. I used a smaller string, it wanted to cut the rubber instead of pull it over the lip. Yours looks like a better size. And did I say lots of lube? I did say that right? I used Dawn dish soap, but any brand will work.

Dads 50; Thanks for the great pictures. It makes more sense when you can see it.I think I'm gonna be real careful with slapping the glass to adjust it.---Jack

Thanks

I used my original glass as a sample and had a local shop cut it for me.

Used a Steele gasket.
I don't remember but I think there is a dimple on one side for the rear view mirror. Otherwise there is no upside down


Good luck

Murphy's Oil Soap is an old favorite. Most glass shops use silicone spray. A couple tips/hints. Be sure the edge of the glass going into the rubber is rounded slightly. You can hand sand with a piece of coarse (80 Grit) paper. This helps the rubber move when you rope/ hook in the gasket. A cotter pin puller (aka radiator hose tool) works to get the stubborn areas. When you"slap" use a cupped palm and steady the glass with light pressure from the other hand. John

Talk about a non event. Thanks to all the help here I was well prepared. I set up a table in front of the truck,placed a couple pieces of insulation board on it wrapped in rags. Set the windshield gasket on top and started fitting it to the glass.Took the completed windshield/gasket to the truck and set it on the outside in position.Pushed it in as far as it would go and started to pull the string from the bottom.Got to the corner and started to pull the string from the top.Finished off pulling out the strings.Pushed the windshield around until it fit ok and it was done. That's it. Installation only took about 10 minutes.
I used two strings. One wrapped around each piece of windshield and left the ends hanging on top and bottom.My strings were two kinds. One side was nylon braided cord about 3/16"thick.Since I didn't have anymore cord,I used round phone cord for the other side. Both worked just as well.
I took a few pictures.If anyone is interested I'll post them.Now to put in my headliner and finish the cab interior.---Jack