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Old Oct 24, 2008 | 08:39 AM
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options on new window sweeps

ok my car needs new window sweeps cuz the ones i have are dried and cracked and missing pieces, but thats besides he point. i went to the stealership and they want 75 bucks EACH for em! so that is definatly a last resort and i found a set of two on ebay for $68 but ive never used the brand its 1a auto parts so im just wondering what you guys have used to replace yours and what brands are good or stay away, thanks
these are the ebay ones
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Old Oct 24, 2008 | 08:53 AM
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Re: options on new window sweeps

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Old Oct 24, 2008 | 09:09 AM
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Re: options on new window sweeps



There's got to be somewhere that sells them for a reasonable price.
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Old Oct 24, 2008 | 09:11 AM
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Re: options on new window sweeps

tell me about it all it is is rubber with some fur on it
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Old Oct 24, 2008 | 10:19 AM
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Re: options on new window sweeps

I have installed both GM and aftermarket sweeps. I could tell no difference between the ones sold by 1AAuto and the OM sweeps. I've had to drill additional holes in both types. All of the mounting holes will likely not line up exactly.

Installed four or five sets over the years. Go with the 1AAuto sweeps.
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Old Oct 24, 2008 | 11:11 AM
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Re: options on new window sweeps

I've used both and couldnt tell the difference, too.
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Old Oct 24, 2008 | 01:31 PM
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Re: options on new window sweeps

thanks guys looks like ill go with the 1a auto ones cuz they are the cheapest i can find and theyll still cost me $100-ish
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Old Oct 24, 2008 | 02:29 PM
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Re: options on new window sweeps

Originally Posted by Brennan
thanks guys looks like ill go with the 1a auto ones cuz they are the cheapest i can find and theyll still cost me $100-ish
$66.95 with free shipping?

http://www.1aauto.com/1A/Weatherstrip/Chevrolet/Camaro

It's worth it. Of course once you get the door panel off you might as well replace the stops for the creaks, soak the latch in cleaner so the power locks work like new, clean the window tracks, replace the door molding, pull the window motor out, clean and replace the contacts, etc.
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Old Oct 24, 2008 | 02:43 PM
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Re: options on new window sweeps

I can get both new GM outer sweeps shipped in the lower 48 for $90.

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Old Oct 24, 2008 | 08:23 PM
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Re: options on new window sweeps

I have 1aauto ones, had em for over a year and they still look new.
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Old Oct 24, 2008 | 09:12 PM
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Re: options on new window sweeps

When I first started looking for new ones I had major sticker shock. I honestly didn't expect to pay more than $10-15 each....maybe $20 each for OEM. These things are severely overpriced, that's why I'm still hunting the junk yards hoping to score some nice ones cheap.
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Old Oct 24, 2008 | 10:32 PM
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Re: options on new window sweeps

Originally Posted by naf
$66.95 with free shipping?
i live in canada so im assuming no free shipping and i have to pay duty
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Old Oct 25, 2008 | 12:04 PM
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Re: options on new window sweeps

Originally Posted by xflgkingpin
I got 2 still in the box from a1 auto, $50 shipped

lmk
any idea on shipping to newfoundland canada?
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Old Oct 25, 2008 | 12:22 PM
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Re: options on new window sweeps

are they outers and do you accept paypal?
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Old Oct 25, 2008 | 06:41 PM
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Re: options on new window sweeps

I would never go with used ones... The newest of these cars is 16 years old. You will break them getting them out. 67.oo is cheap and well worth it.
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Old Oct 26, 2008 | 01:38 AM
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Re: options on new window sweeps

xflgkingpin; I'll take those off your hands if they arent sold already....LMK.
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Old Oct 26, 2008 | 08:15 AM
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Re: options on new window sweeps

Originally Posted by drknow90rs_ss@y
xflgkingpin; I'll take those off your hands if they arent sold already....LMK.
if i were in the us id have em but im not so as far as i know they are still up for grabs
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