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 Jk windshield glass
#935434
03/12/09 01:16 AM
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Joined: Oct 2006
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Hi Guys,
This may be a crazy question, but is there a thicker/tougher front windshield availiable for the JK? I'm on my 3rd windshield in less than a year. All 3 have been Factory OEM glass, and none have lasted more than 3 months. i know windshields don't last long when you get a rock chip in -30c weather, but I've replaced more in the past year than the previous 20.
I know cracked windshields are a part of life, and I do live with them, but in all three, the crack worked it's way right into my field of vision.
Mike B
08' Jeep Wrangler
64' Plymouth Sport Fury 383
58' Triumph TR-3A
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 Re: Jk windshield glass
[Re: Iron]
#935435
03/12/09 02:15 AM
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Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 7,768
Web Wheeler
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You should contact the white house and see what Obama is using, one like his ought to work for ya. Down here the Craigslist has ads for ANY windshield replaced at your home or work for $145. Big Jim <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" />
professional bovine relocation specialist
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Re: Jk windshield glass
[Re: BigJim]
#935436
03/12/09 06:00 PM
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Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 1,038
Body Damage is Cool
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God I know, I cracked another one on mine. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/barf.gif" alt="" />
Darn thing is almost flat, I wonder if you could get a thick piece of polycarbonate or Lexan cut to fit.
Must be a thin sheet, everyone I've talked to with a JK has replaced thier windshield at least once. Some 4 times.
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Re: Jk windshield glass
[Re: Seattlegti]
#935437
03/12/09 11:06 PM
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Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 534
Rock Warrior
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I've seen polycarbonate (Lexan) windshields advertised for other Jeep vehicles (TJ), so I would think someone will have one for the JK. They are not DOT approved though (off-road use only) b/c of the difficulty EMS/ Rescue crews have getting through them. If it's a soft top I wouldn't be worried about that though.
97tj, Shaved Ford 9 rear, 4:10's, New 35x12.5 BFG KM2's to test!, Warn x8000i, ARB's, Quick Disco's, Hand Throttle, & it's my DD. 
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Re: Jk windshield glass
[Re: DBL_DTY97TJ]
#935438
03/13/09 11:07 PM
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Joined: Oct 2006
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hmm! cheapest I can find is $350 with only a 6 month warranty and a discount on rock chip repair for a year, they also need the Jeep for 5 hours to do the install!
Think I'm going to live with the crack for a while, or at least until a county mountie notices it!
08' Jeep Wrangler
64' Plymouth Sport Fury 383
58' Triumph TR-3A
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Re: Jk windshield glass
[Re: Iron]
#935439
03/13/09 11:43 PM
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Joined: Oct 2003
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hmm! cheapest I can find is $350 with only a 6 month warranty and a discount on rock chip repair for a year, they also need the Jeep for 5 hours to do the install!
Think I'm going to live with the crack for a while, or at least until a county mountie notices it! Shop some more.. Most windshields cost the installer around $120. down here.. It'd almost be worth the trip to drive it here and have a new windshield installed while you visit. These guys will meet me and my vehicle anywhere I ask, within reason of course. Big JIm <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" />
professional bovine relocation specialist
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Re: Jk windshield glass
[Re: BigJim]
#935440
03/16/09 02:50 AM
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Joined: Oct 2006
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Shop some more.. Most windshields cost the installer around $120. down here.. It'd almost be worth the trip to drive it here and have a new windshield installed while you visit. These guys will meet me and my vehicle anywhere I ask, within reason of course. Big JIm <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" /> Been thinking a trip to Washington and Oregon state may me in store in the spring Saw some great trails last time I was down there, to bad I flew in and had a rental minivan!
08' Jeep Wrangler
64' Plymouth Sport Fury 383
58' Triumph TR-3A
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Re: Jk windshield glass
[Re: Iron]
#935441
03/16/09 05:12 PM
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Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 1,038
Body Damage is Cool
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Yeah 350 is high, my last one installed was 225.
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