Add factory power windows, locks, mirrors, and rear-window defogger to

tonyghkbve · July 20, 2012

i have a 2007 silverado classic WT that I want to add factory power windows, locks, mirrors and electric rear window defogger. What do I need to do?

Chris · July 20, 2012

Everything. The truck isn't prewired

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Carder09 · July 20, 2012

Yeah dude, unless you are a really good electrician, then you are going to have one hell of a time wiring all that mess. You want to add that stuff, then get a different truck with all those options on it.

tonyghkbve · July 20, 2012

how would i know if its prewired?

Carder09 · July 20, 2012

Maybe take the door panels off and look around for a bundled wire set that's maybe taped up or zip tied. Though I don't think that it will be pre-wired for all that stuff, You're definitely looking at throwing some cash down just to get all those options, I think the window regulators and such are going to cost well over $200 for each side.

kstruckcountry · July 20, 2012

It would be cheaper to just buy one with power options IMO.

ruggedlife · July 21, 2012

you could go the aftermarket route to save money but they dont work as well or last as long typically. i strongly recommend finding yourself a different truck as well

kstruckcountry · July 21, 2012

In addition to all the wiring, motors, actuators, mirrors, controls, etc, you'll also need new door panels. They'll probably cost more than you'd expect. Everything will. Someone correct me if they have a more accurate figure, but my guess would be >$3k to switch it all over. Would be a fun project, just not worth it from a money standpoint.

Coolmaker · July 22, 2012

you could go the aftermarket route to save money but they dont work as well or last as long typically. i strongly recommend finding yourself a different truck as well

I put aftermarket electric windows in my 2001 GMC van when it was new. Over 100,000 miles and still are working perfectly. And they are just as fast as my 2012 GMC Sierra Slt.

tonyghkbve · July 26, 2012

But I saw some user in this forum retrofitted power windows, to a GMT 900 pickup truck. Those are more advance than what I have. I wouldn't mind throwing money into it. I rather throw money into it to making it have power factory options then drop it with air bag suspension. But uhmm I please tell me what can I do to make this possible.

ruggedlife · August 5, 2012

go to the junk yard, find a donor truck with all the options you want. buy EVERYTHING. in fact if you can get the whole truck, get it. or at least the whole cab. and start swapping parts, wiring harnesses, and i'm sure there's some sort of modules you'll need as well out of the donor truck