I remember carrier plates all the way back to the early 4th gen f bodies. (Like 93 or 94) They were terrible back then, you'd think manufactures would've abandoned the idea back then. But it's all about how they can get them down the assembly line the fastest. If it survives the warranty that's a bonus. I had to remove mine the first winter I had my Ram because I (stupidly) tried to open the window while it was partly frozen. Luckily for me it just popped the clip that attaches the window to the regulator.
