Windows slider swap without breaking

[Aus78Formula]

Just a recap, seems most aftermarket and sellers of GM NOS and replacements don't know this version exists. Even a couple of Holden parts guys kept suggesting they are all the same.
I had to end up buying a NOS manual regulator that was cheaper than most, just to pull the clips off it. And perfect fit back on mine. All 3 were cracked, the fixed point rail seemed worse than the rest. Anyone need to buy a manual regulator, no clips....

 

[VT2Commie]

Just a recap, seems most aftermarket and sellers of GM NOS and replacements don't know this version exists. Even a couple of Holden parts guys kept suggesting they are all the same.
I had to end up buying a NOS manual regulator that was cheaper than most, just to pull the clips off it. And perfect fit back on mine. All 3 were cracked, the fixed point rail seemed worse than the rest. Anyone need to buy a manual regulator, no clips....

So just to recap on your issue, You were trying to (unbeknown to you) fit pre VZ window slider runner clips to an updated bigger ballstud installed regulator.

Glad you got it sorted, just a PITA you had to buy a complete manual regulator to pilfer the bits you needed.

 

[Fu Manchu]

Can the sliders be drilled out a bit to get them to fit better?

 

[VT2Commie]

Can the sliders be drilled out a bit to get them to fit better?

Nope, would make no difference as the mould of the slider clip that the ball clips into will still only fit the smaller stud size. It wouldn't clip on and weaken it most likely.

 

[Fu Manchu]

A scan and 3D print would be a good long term solution I guess. One day, everyone will have one... maybe.

 

[Aus78Formula]

That's right wasn't aware there was a larger size, so wasn't expecting to find one. Tried drilling out previous incorrect clips to allow them to press on easier, makes no difference and of course, shouldn't. If they are even drilled large enough to suit the ball stud they won't stay on.

 

[Pollushon]

How are you putting them in? The correct method is to slide them into the track with some grease put the window in to the door with the reg wound down, line up the ball and clip and then use multi grips (set as flat as possible on the back of track/front of reg) to pop them in with a decent amount of pressure. This is how it was done at factory

It is an incredibly tight fit which is by design as the plastic is ABS and has a tiny amount of stretch

 

[Aus78Formula]

This is now an old post and the issue wasn't how it was being installed if you read back. Want to know about tight fit? Install a 10mm ball stud into 8mm clips. The ones you refer to are a complete breeze. Replacement regulators come with the clips already installed, you can remove to install the same way but I can't imagine the factory doing it this way.

 

[MURT53]

Reviving an old thread but glad I found it! I’ve been encountering the same issue with my VZ and thought I was going crazy trying to get a set of new genuine slide clips back onto the ball studs of the regulator. I had them snapping one after the other whilst popping them over the stud.

Still to this day it doesn’t seem anywhere manufacture the larger VZ clips, only the VT-VY which have a much smaller opening on the clip.

I think the only option as OP stated is finding a used reg from a wrecking yard and reusing the half worn clips! Hard to believe this is the only option.

 

[Pollushon]

How are you popping them over? Holden only ever made one part for this purpose from VB to VZ #92141897

I'd bet anyone a million bucks I can do it without breaking them (genuine only). It's a very specific technique