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Old Dec 7, 2022 | 08:09 AM
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I purchased a cheap set of ebay window regulators i believe around 50-60$ each for the 02 corvette project. Is there any reason not to use them some of the reviews say the fit and worked great but does anyone else have experience with the amazon 50-60$ window regulators. I dont want to to install one thats going to burn out real quick. Its for the stripped 02 project car that i have the doors and windows but not regulators. This will allow the cabin to be sealed off as it allows the windows to be installed and up.

What are the 4 threaded nut sizes for the window regulators? Theyre the apremium brand but i noticed theyre missing the 4 nuts that mount them. Im installing them on a car that doesnt have regulators currently. M6X1.00 nuts? Are there washers under the nuts. Thanks guys.

Thanks guys let me know your experiences with this. The standard amazon A-premium and such regulators i believe is what i have. Already purchased a set from amazon want to confirm they'll work before installing.

How about the dorman regulators?

Now the car is also missing door handles and the mirrors. Do you install the door handles and mirros before with window or window regulators? And can you simply unbolt the window clamped part remove window to install the mirrors, door handles with the regulators still installed?





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The regulator you have is good, have installed a couple of them on friends cars.
As to the mounting nuts, you will need 7. I dont have any handy at the moment to check the size. I'll see if I have any and get you the size from them.

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Well if you have the others already good luck, might be fine. I’ve used Dorman for years with great results.
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I have installed 4 of the Dorman regulators and they have been fine for 3 years.
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