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I went through this exact thing last year. What happened to me (and I found out it was common on older cars) the shaft that the gear assembly pivots on broke. The window regulator gears then slipped out of position.
There are two options I found to fix it.
1. Buy the upgrade parts and install the new type regulator. This will required drilling new holes. I started that route, but was dreading it. It also was going to cost about $200 or so before I was done.
2. I found a new pivot at performance parts for about $30. I couldn't find one at pelican at the time. I haven't checked since then to see if they have them. I hope they do.
I replaced the pivot and all works well. This is also a good time to replace all the window seals and such, since you will have to take all of that out. Also, clean and lube everything; since you're going to have the door torn apart. I did my passenger window. Still waiting for the driver's side to break to force me to do it. The passenger works so smooth now.
Good luck. Plan a nice day's worth of work.
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