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Its one of the features that i love on my truck. Especially when crusing in cooler nights or heading out the beach. I think its worth the 1200

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scott19677
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Yeah, mine is a power sliding w/defrost. It actually does a good job at eliminating the turbulance when you want to drive with the windows down. The biggest problem is trying to remember to close it

2004lebanshee
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Non slider looks much better. Ive had both and the slider was useless IMO. Like the clean smooth look of a non slider.

Jernik
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I wish there was an aftermarket kit that would drop the whole back window (like the Tundra has). That would be worth $1200 to me!   Not sure the little box in the middle is worth that kind of money

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I guess I'm the only one that didn't want a power slider.. one of the first mods I did after getting my truck.

 

You got rid of your power slider?

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I guess I'm the only one that didn't want a power slider.. one of the first mods I did after getting my truck.

This is one of the moments in life you question people's reasoning. To each their own but removing a rear slider make absolutely no sense. They aren't known to leak and if you don't like it, don't open it. Haha, why would you go to the trouble and expense to remove it?

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I def wouldn't call it a "mod" to remove it and agree if you don't need it just don't open it but to replace the glass is pretty baffeling.

 

I have to admit I have only opened mine like 3-4 mostly to show people what it does and when the kids are back there saying to open it. Smallest window ever

chevy15 Enthusiast

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the funny thing is, I never realized how small the window actually was until a few on here said it was...like I said, I think I like the way it looks more than I think I'd use it...so in that sense I would consider it a mod.

 

as far as removing the rear slider goes...to each it's own right? he probably thinks it's odd I want to remove my solid window and replace it with a slider.

 

if anyone else on this forum is thinking about swapping out their slider for a fixed window, let me know, I'll pay to have it shipped!

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My $.02:

 

I wouldn't pay $200 for a sliding rear window.

 

I drive around with all windows up and the auto temperature on, can't remember the last time I drove around with the windows down. (or rode in a car with the windows down, other than using sun roof in my wife's car)

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I have a power slider with defrost. Didn't realize how much I would love having that window for indirect ventilation when driving. Well worth it to me.

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Silver ice 6.2 Senior Enthusiast

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You got rid of your power slider?

Yes!!!

This is one of the moments in life you question people's reasoning. To each their own but removing a rear slider make absolutely no sense. They aren't known to leak and if you don't like it, don't open it. Haha, why would you go to the trouble and expense to remove it?

When I ordered my truck I didn't have the option to not get the slider. Being that my truck is a ltz. It was no trouble and didn't cost me money. I actually made alot of money and I got the window I wanted for free.

I def wouldn't call it a "mod" to remove it and agree if you don't need it just don't open it but to replace the glass is pretty baffeling.

 

I have to admit I have only opened mine like 3-4 mostly to show people what it does and when the kids are back there saying to open it. Smallest window ever

It was more of looks for me. Yeah its cool having a power slider. Just not for me. Just like I didn't want the sun roof when I ordered my truck. I just trying to make my truck how I wanted it from the factory. Edited by Silver ice 6.2
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chuckl1218 Senior Enthusiast

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Ok...I've got to support Silver Ice here. I've had my Silvy LTZ for two years and only used the slider twice, the first being after the initial slider recall was done to test it. My 2011 Silvy LT did not have it and I liked the unobstructed view without the small box of the slider in my rear view. And for some reason the window with the slide reflects dash lights at night more - probably nothing to do with the slider itself. I also had a hard time finding an LTZ without a sun roof. So, although I will not remove my slider, I don't like it much and appreciate where he is coming from.

 

And just like another member who removed or hid his factory trailer brake control, each to their own! That's part of making them "ours"...

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Silver ice 6.2 Senior Enthusiast

Silver ice 6.2

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Ok...I've got to support Silver Ice here. I've had my Silvy LTZ for two years and only used the slider twice, the first being after the initial slider recall was done to test it. My 2011 Silvy LT did not have it and I liked the unobstructed view without the small box of the slider in my rear view. And for some reason the window with the slide reflects dash lights at night more - probably nothing to do with the slider itself. I also had a hard time finding an LTZ without a sun roof. So, although I will not remove my slider, I don't like it much and appreciate where he is coming from.

And just like another member who removed or hid his factory trailer brake control, each to their own! That's part of making them "ours"...

Thankyou for understanding. Again I have nothing against the sliding window. It's just not my cup of tea.
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Brian S. Enthusiast

Brian S.

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Thankyou for understanding. Again I have nothing against the sliding window. It's just not my cup of tea.

Same here. If it came with the trim level I purchased (SLE + Value Pack on 2015, and LT + All Star pack on 2014) I wouldn't mind having it, but wouldn't use it either.

 

As such, no way I would pay $1200 for that. To me it would like paying $1200 for those power folding mirrors.

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My '14 had a slider and I loved it!!! Adds extra air flow on those medium warm/cool days.

 

When buying my '15, I thought long and hard about giving up the slider. I miss it.

LTZTom Enthusiast

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I guess I'm the only one that didn't want a power slider.. one of the first mods I did after getting my truck.

You're not the first one...I deleted mine from the order when I ordered my 2014 Chevy LTZ in October, 2013. The window sticker showed a $250 credit for rear sliding window delete when the truck arrived at the dealer. The aftermarket sellers make quite a profit if you compare the prices :lol:. Yours look really clean with that smooth rear window.

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