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Offline scott slade

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Better TJ Windshield..??
« on: September 01, 2013, 10:57:49 AM »
Just got back from a trip to Alaska. The windshield I got from Speedy seemed to be the weakest I have ever had. You sneeze to hard and it would crack.  The final blow was a rock hit that sent glass onto our laps.  I know we go through windshields on a yearly basis, but has anyone found a "brand" that seems to stand up a bit more than others..??     :o
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Offline BUKI

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Re: Better TJ Windshield..??
« Reply #1 on: September 01, 2013, 11:47:17 AM »
I remember a while ago. There was a thread on pirate or jeep forum, about something similar. And the general consensus was ppg was the best quality. 


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Offline scott slade

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Re: Better TJ Windshield..??
« Reply #2 on: September 01, 2013, 07:35:41 PM »
Thanks, I will look for the thread and the brand...  ;D
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Offline Moezer

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Re: Better TJ Windshield..??
« Reply #3 on: September 08, 2013, 02:27:52 AM »
if u find it let me know
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Offline Marco

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Re: Better TJ Windshield..??
« Reply #4 on: October 14, 2013, 10:31:24 AM »
Mine is a total spider web, should be replaced. Im curious on your findings also.
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Offline GreenMachine

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Re: Better TJ Windshield..??
« Reply #5 on: October 26, 2013, 01:36:06 PM »
I've picked up some almost golf ball size rocks on the deer foot in the summer and have been pretty lucky. I've been running my window for 4 years and this is the first season I should have actually changed it, 99 percent of the rocks just chip a small piece of glass, but no cracks until this year, I think it was a dealer install, but I'm not sure what brand they used,

Maybe the combination of cold? My friend cracked his window one time warming up his car in -40, no rocks needed
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Offline scott slade

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Re: Better TJ Windshield..??
« Reply #6 on: October 31, 2013, 10:01:32 PM »
Well, other than going with a Polyshield, as TJ owners we are stuck with keeping the windshield industry alive....  at least we still get great gas mileage...!!!  ha, ha  ;D
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Offline Jrama

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Re: Better TJ Windshield..??
« Reply #7 on: October 31, 2013, 10:42:10 PM »
My stock *original* windshield on my 04 held up with no cracks until about 4-5 months ago when my hood flipped up and smashed it.
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Offline thespyder

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Re: Better TJ Windshield..??
« Reply #8 on: November 12, 2013, 10:03:19 PM »
I have worked at a bodyshop for many years. Our glass shop will cut a windshield out of plain safty glass. Seems thicker then a factory windshield and holds up real good. Think they are cheaper too.
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Offline scott slade

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Re: Better TJ Windshield..??
« Reply #9 on: November 13, 2013, 08:07:01 PM »
Who, What. When and Where...???  Sign us up.. seriously...
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Offline Moezer

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Re: Better TJ Windshield..??
« Reply #10 on: November 14, 2013, 01:16:43 AM »
Quote from: scott slade on November 13, 2013, 08:07:01 PM
Who, What. When and Where...???  Sign us up.. seriously...

just got another rock ship today lol
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Offline Marco

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Re: Better TJ Windshield..??
« Reply #11 on: November 28, 2013, 08:07:02 AM »
couldn't see out of mine anymore lol.  paid $221 in crowfoot
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Offline Moezer

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Re: Better TJ Windshield..??
« Reply #12 on: November 30, 2013, 10:14:04 AM »
Quote from: Marco on November 28, 2013, 08:07:02 AM
couldn't see out of mine anymore lol.  paid $221 in crowfoot
know what gets me is the tj window is soo much smaller then other cars yet cost the same :S
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Offline AstraX

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« Reply #13 on: November 30, 2013, 11:26:41 AM »
I have a buddy that manages the Master Glass location down by Chinook.  I don't know what his prices are exactly but if you go down, talk to Joe and tell him Dan sent you.
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