Anderson Crank Window - broken plastic connector

Home Owner from 01845

Sep 10, 2024 12:30 pm

Hi-

We have an older Anderson crank window. The plastic piece that sits in the track and slides when the crank is turned has cracked. The cracked plastic piece is attached to the arm by some sort of compression pin and if I get it off I am not sure I can get it back on and stay. Does a replacement part exist for the plastic piece that sits in the tray and attaches to the arm (shown intact in my picture)?

Thx

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Lauren from SWISCO

Sep 13, 2024 10:15 am

Hello, thank you for posting,

It appears that your Andersen operator uses the 39-281 shoe. Please review the overall style and dimensions below to confirm a good fit! Let us know what you think and if you have any additional questions.

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Home Owner from 01845

Sep 17, 2024 3:21 pm

Hi-

Thanks for the reply. Yes, it would appear I need a shoe for my Anderson crank window. Are there many different shoes to pick from for my crank window (house was built in the 1970's).

Thx

Lauren from SWISCO

Sep 17, 2024 3:46 pm

Hello,

We only carry the one option separately as shown above. Do the dimensions match up?

Home Owner from 01845

Sep 17, 2024 4:00 pm

I have not had a chance to measure it yet. Will do so and then get back to you. Thx

Handy Person from MI

Sep 4, 2026 12:36 pm

How would I replace this shoe? Would I have to grind off the old one and hammer in the new one with a ball pein hammer?

Paul from SWISCO

Sep 4, 2026 12:50 pm

Hello,

To replace the 39-281, you'd need to drill out the old rivet, then find a small solid piece of metal--or something hard--that is about 1" thick to lay the operator arm on.

Then, assemble the nylon bracket and rivet to the arm and place the assembly on a metal block. Next, you'll hammer the rivet to start spreading it, which will hold it in place.