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Old Oct 24, 2019 | 12:48 PM
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Has anybody made or know of one that is already made, a tool that would keep the rear sliding window in my truck from being opened? A lock, a bar, a ............
Anybody?

Seen one on YouTube that a kid made one from a coat hanger. He bent it up and made it fit, looked pretty good actually but I would like something more robust!

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Old Oct 24, 2019 | 01:11 PM
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bend up 2 coat hangers?

Wayyyyy back in the day when I had my 94 Ranger (I mean like nearly 15yrs ago) I used a length of 1/4" aluminum solid bar, it fit super snug in the track and kept the window from getting opened. That however didnt stop them from breaking in through the door :/
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Old Oct 24, 2019 | 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by arthursc2
bend up 2 coat hangers?

Wayyyyy back in the day when I had my 94 Ranger (I mean like nearly 15yrs ago) I used a length of 1/4" aluminum solid bar, it fit super snug in the track and kept the window from getting opened. That however didnt stop them from breaking in through the door :/
Sadly, if they want in they WILL get in, but Damm if I am going to make it easy, they will have to work for it!! The easiest thing to do is to replace the window all together, but like you said, they will break something else if there is something they want inside the truck.

Thanks man!

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Old Oct 29, 2019 | 05:42 PM
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Just discovered my sliding rear window on my new truck is electric!! Slides back and forth with the touch of a button, that is so cool!!

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Old Oct 30, 2019 | 01:35 PM
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hmm... my 99 sierra has a factory latch that i wasn't able to jimmy open when i accidentally locked my keys in & had to call a locksmith. other option was breaking the glass.
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Old Oct 31, 2019 | 08:28 AM
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Perhaps the newer windows are more resistant to unlawful entry? Not sure, but I love the new truck and window!

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