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Replacing rear window. new seal or not?

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Old Oct 5, 2012 | 09:24 PM
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Question Replacing rear window. new seal or not?

Hi all, I have a 89 Laredo. I'm replacing the rear window with one that is tint and heater free so its easier to see out of. The tint is in horrible shape. I found a nice piece of glass at the U-Pull-It in San Antonio. The seal or gasket for the window is kinda hard and seems to be slightly stretched after I put it on the new glass. Didn't think to find a gasket when I was in SA.

So my question is should I replace it? and if yes where do I find a gasket/seal? I've found sites selling weatherstripping. But me thinks that is for the space between the hatch and the body.
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Old Oct 5, 2012 | 11:29 PM
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If you have it out you should replace it. Why have to do the job twice. Check www.teamcherokee.com for the seal
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Old Oct 6, 2012 | 08:00 AM
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I would change it if you have the window out. Especially if you say that the rubber is dried out or you may end up with water leaks.
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Old Oct 6, 2012 | 10:09 AM
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Thanks guys. didn't know the part number or what to call it. I found one pretty cheap after some digging around. its over at quadratec here. http://www.quadratec.com/cart/cart.php?add0=55014+8102
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