Windshield / moldings ???

[TJP440]

A kwik look on AMZ showed the below numbers and poor fitment. (IMAGINE THAT ). Any junkyards nearby? might also check Craigslist. FBMP for people parting out trucks. The pieces fit many years.

I would strongly encourage getting one or both of the tools I pictured above. I believe the 1st one would work best after watching the video again.
i haven't forgotten the filler piece I talked of, just haven't had time o get to it along wit many other things

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[BlownGP]

Yeah, so those too. Probably wouldn't last long anyways.

Funny, you mentioned getting some from the junkyard. I bought some from a junkyard for my last ram but never used them. But I have no idea where I put them. hahaah

I will sure get them tools, the video Wild posted the guy had thick hook tool. Might get that too.

Thanks

 

[Jeepwalker]

I would wash your hands real well (remove human oils) & try to "work" the molding/s down by hand first. Esp on a warm sunny day. Might take some pressure to work down.

If they schootch down a bit then you're good. If not, get the tools, remove and reset per the pics above. I noticed Autozone in our area has windshield tools on their list. A guy can rent them for free. Not a bad option if you think you'll only use them one time, which is probably the case. Spend the money you saved on something more useful.

 

[TJP440]

Yeah, so those too. Probably wouldn't last long anyways.

Funny, you mentioned getting some from the junkyard. I bought some from a junk yard where I put them. hahaah

I will sure get them tools, the video Wild posted the guy had thick hook tool. Might get that too.

Thanks

The thick hook tool is a cotter key removal tool. While he was successful in using it i would strongly encourage the slimmer tool with the triangular shaped tip. They are cheap and designed for exactly that purpose. Much less of a chance of damaging the clips, trim or windshield.
You slip it under the trim with one of the flat sides against the pillar.
Slide it down until the pointed (outside) corner catches the edge of the clip. wiggle it a bit to make sure your under the clip then pivot the tool up or down to release the clip. If you were sliding DOWN towards the clip, once engaged, pivot the tool upwards pulling the clip away from the trim and releasing it. Pivot the opposite if going UP towards the clip.
If you dicide to use the cotter key puller. wrap it with tape as another suggested to prevent cracking the WS.
BTW, the not knowing where you put things gets more pronounced with age.
I blame the RAM Iwas born with as it's not upgradeable

 

[BlownGP]

The thick hook tool is a cotter key removal tool. While he was successful in using it i would strongly encourage the slimmer tool with the triangular shaped tip. They are cheap and designed for exactly that purpose. Much less of a chance of damaging the clips, trim or windshield.
You slip it under the trim with one of the flat sides against the pillar.
Slide it down until the pointed (outside) corner catches the edge of the clip. wiggle it a bit to make sure your under the clip then pivot the tool up or down to release the clip. If you were sliding DOWN towards the clip, once engaged, pivot the tool upwards pulling the clip away from the trim and releasing it. Pivot the opposite if going UP towards the clip.
If you dicide to use the cotter key puller. wrap it with tape as another suggested to prevent cracking the WS.
BTW, the not knowing where you put things gets more pronounced with age.
I blame the RAM Iwas born with as it's not upgradeable

Thanks for the tips.
That tool seems like a better one then the hook. I'm going to get it.
I was thinking the hook tool would rip the molding anyways if not used right. That guy probably has done it a few times though.