[razorjr07]

1. How would I replace an AC Compressor on a 96 Dodge Ram and
2. My dad has an 06 Ram 1500 and i noticed the window was cracked my stepmom thinks itsa from the cold. is that possible?

[JB02GT]

Originally Posted by razorjr07

1. How would I replace an AC Compressor on a 96 Dodge Ram and
2. My dad has an 06 Ram 1500 and i noticed the window was cracked my stepmom thinks itsa from the cold. is that possible?

No real advice for you on #1. As far as #2 goes yes, it is possible. I don't know how common it is, but it is possible. Ever put a drinking glass (not a mug - they are sturdier) in the freezer and forget it? I have once or twice - and they crack or even shatter. Window glass should be sturdier than a drinking glass, but there could have been a flaw in the glass or it could just be that it got darned cold. I think this is even more likely if you turn on the defrost and let the window warm up too quickly. When you start causing something like glass to expand and contract too quickly, don't be surprised if it breaks.

The windshield on a car my mom had cracked from too much heat. It was sitting directly in the sun and mom had forgotten to leave the windows rolled down just a bit.

[74stang2togo]

Originally Posted by razorjr07

1. How would I replace an AC Compressor on a 96 Dodge Ram and
2. My dad has an 06 Ram 1500 and i noticed the window was cracked my stepmom thinks itsa from the cold. is that possible?

1)

Replacing the compressor itself isn't hard, it's a bolt-on job, but you've got to have the refrigerant recovered first, have the system flushed, replace the receiver/dryer and expansion valve/orifice tube, when doing the compressor, and have a vacuum pulled on the system when you're done to pull any moisture/debris out of the system. The biggest problem with do-it-yourself jobs when it comes to A/C work is that many parts stores will not warranty the parts when it's done by a DIY'er, even if it's done right. You can buy the parts and take them with you to a shop, but most shops won't warranty their work unless they buy the parts (a policy that's usually in place for two reasons: 1. to protect their profits from the price markup they usually charge the consumer after they bought the parts at a discount, 2. to protect themselves from having to warranty work done with inferior parts to what they usually use)

Honestly, the best way to do it is to have a shop do it that has a good reputation, puts their warranty in writing, and has a fair price for the job overall. You definitely end up saving money in the long run, especially if something goes wrong later on.

2) it's very much possible. All it would take is a weak spot in the glass, combined with a colder temperature on one side of the glass than the other. It could've started from a rock or debris impact (even if it didn't leave a visible mark at the time), a defect in the glass, or a natural weak spot from the curvature of the glass in question.

[myltlpny]

You might also want to try looking at the Dodge Ram forums. I belong to two F-150 forums and people there are very knowledable. You might get some better insights into what's involved by somebody who knows the vehicle. Not that people here can't help, too.