Windsheild sealent

[Boons]

Does/did anyone use sealant when they installed their new windsheild or just use the gasket itself?
Putting my front and rear glass in soon.

Also, I cant remember if I took my dash out with or without the windsheild in. You can put the dash back in with the windsheild in place, correct?

[wally426ci]

Its easier with the windshield out.

I used the 3M bead glazing compound between the frame and the gasket, nothing between the glass and gasket, but I still have a leak.

[Boons]

Im using the rope method so Im not to keen on how/where to actually apply the sealant.

[Jims68]

You do not need any sealant. That tends to make a mess. Also, there is a tool you can get to put the lock strip in. They didn't use sealant from the factory and if the 'metal' is not bent or rusted out, you shouldn't need any sealant.

OR... if you want to make sure, have a glass company install it.

Jim

[Hobcobble]

Also, I cant remember if I took my dash out with or without the windsheild in. You can put the dash back in with the windsheild in place, correct?

It is not as easy, but yes, you can install the dash
after the windshield goes in.
John

[Boons]

You do not need any sealant. That tends to make a mess. Also, there is a tool you can get to put the lock strip in. They didn't use sealant from the factory and if the 'metal' is not bent or rusted out, you shouldn't need any sealant.

OR... if you want to make sure, have a glass company install it.

Jim

The way I do it the locking strip is already installed before the windsheild is even in the truck.
I figured you didnt need sealent.
Thanks guys.