A few years back there was someone making replacement nylon/poly rollers/glides for Disco 2 window regulators. Anyone know if these are still available and if so, who the source might be?

Brian in Austin

 

I remember this dude, but not much follow up.
https://landroverforums.com/forum/di...k-guide-40828/

 

Is this him?
https://landroverforums.com/forum/di...k-guide-40828/

EDIT: DOH!

 

[QUOTE=bcolins;448323]A few years back there was someone making replacement nylon/poly glides for Disco 2 window regulators. Anyone know if these are still available and if so, who the source might be?

Falconworks of Arizona sells these glides, but made from much superior aluminum rather than original plastic (they have a website).

 

Pricey if you need all 8.

Window Regulator Roller, Discovery

 

I used a washer and nut rivets and then greased the track pretty good. Works like a champ! Make sure you use a tapered flat head screw.

 

Ralph is on the right track. I use a metal washer inside the track with a poly washer on the outside, all held together with a panhead bolt and locknut. Can be purchased at the hardware store for less than $1. Mine have worked well for several years.

 

"I used a washer and nut rivets and then greased the track pretty good. Works like a champ! Make sure you use a tapered flat head screw." and
" I use a metal washer inside the track with a poly washer on the outside, all held together with a panhead bolt and locknut. Can be purchased at the hardware store for less than $1."

I am sure these gimmicks, and others, will work, but personally I avoid mickey mouse "fixes," even though they may "work." That is precisely why I turned my own all aluminum rollers, using my precision small lathe, copying original plastic rollers. No offense, but I bet my "fix" will outlast your mickey mouse "fix"---LOL. if you have no sense of humor, which you need when you own a Rover, just ignore this post!

 

Wait a minute, I usually wear a hat so you can't see my big ears. Guess earlyrover caught me sans hat.

In all seriousness, there's nothing Mickey Mouse with my fix. Of course it doesn't involve using a lathe, so I guess it's not a long term solution. : )

 

Well earlyrover...I did not have access to a lathe but If I did I'm sure I would have done the same. You use what you have. Maybe you can make about 100 more of yours and sale them on here. I would be interested in them.

How did you attach yours? Did you drill out the old pressed in rivet and machine and press a new one in?