2 cracked windshields in 2 weeks!?!

Mark Stamper · 10-30-2001, 08:11 PM

I lucked out on the first crack the windshield shop fixed it, not so lucky with the 2nd rock from a darn gravel truck, need to replace the windshield.

Is there any effective way to prevent this?

Thanks Mark

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2002 TJ sport, stock, D44, 30in. wheel package

H8 PVMT · 10-30-2001, 08:14 PM

Don't follow gravel trucks.

Other than that there is nothing you can do they are just prone to cracks and chips. I just hope mine hold out for the winter. Right now I have a crack from the top to the bottom and two rock chips.
Scott

[This message has been edited by Brenner (edited 10-30-2001).]

Mark Stamper · 10-30-2001, 08:22 PM

I know I try to stay away from them, but this a$$hole was dumping rocks from the bottom spreader every time he hit a bump, of course I did not know that until I past him and got his plate# and truck# and flipped him off. My insurance is gonna try to file a claim against them but they say they won't pay. I have to pay a $100 detuctable, oh well.

Mark

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2002 TJ sport, stock, D44, 30in. wheel package

[This message has been edited by Mark Stamper (edited 10-30-2001).]

JeepEdge · 10-30-2001, 08:33 PM

I know I'm going to get an earfull...but I had 5 stars on my last windshield in 2 years. I had it replaced, and decided to try an experiment with one of those BugFlectors. I got the GTS version with the little up-swoop. I've had it since March. NO CHIPS, STARS, or SCRATCHES!

I drive the same roads the same way as I did when I got the 5 stars. The numbers say I should have at least 2 by now.

I think this thing works. IMHO

DanH · 10-31-2001, 01:25 PM

I just live with it. I've got about 3 stone chips, and a 10" spider crack on the passenger side. It passed inspection. I know if I replace it I'll just crack the new one...

10-31-2001, 01:28 PM

It's the one thing about having a flat windshield that totally sucks.

I got a rock chip the first day I got the new Jeep, :-(

James
98 TJ
www.diggydoja.com

[This message has been edited by jeepnig (edited 10-31-2001).]

10-30-2001, 08:11 PM	#1
Mark Stamper Registered Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Stockton, California Posts: 919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	2 cracked windshields in 2 weeks!?! I lucked out on the first crack the windshield shop fixed it, not so lucky with the 2nd rock from a darn gravel truck, need to replace the windshield. Is there any effective way to prevent this? Thanks Mark ------------------ 2002 TJ sport, stock, D44, 30in. wheel package __________________ 2002 TJ sport, 5 speed, D44, Detroit locker in the rear, Teraflex S3T, 3/4" spacers in front, Tera Low, Tera 2 Low, Advanced Adapters short shaft, Warn M8000 winch, Skid Row engine skid and LCA skids, 32x11.5 BFG MT's on black Rockcrawler 4.5" B.S., 32x10.5 Super Swamper TSL Radials on AR 767's 4.75" BS, Olympic rock sliders, 10# Power Tank. 2002 WJ.

10-30-2001, 08:14 PM	#2
H8 PVMT Registered Join Date: May 2001 Location: Vancouver, WA USA~~49 miles from TSF Posts: 1,232 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Don't follow gravel trucks. Other than that there is nothing you can do they are just prone to cracks and chips. I just hope mine hold out for the winter. Right now I have a crack from the top to the bottom and two rock chips. Scott [This message has been edited by Brenner (edited 10-30-2001).] __________________ Just want to hang with like minded people

10-30-2001, 08:22 PM	#3
Mark Stamper Registered Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Stockton, California Posts: 919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I know I try to stay away from them, but this a$$hole was dumping rocks from the bottom spreader every time he hit a bump, of course I did not know that until I past him and got his plate# and truck# and flipped him off. My insurance is gonna try to file a claim against them but they say they won't pay. I have to pay a $100 detuctable, oh well. Mark ------------------ 2002 TJ sport, stock, D44, 30in. wheel package [This message has been edited by Mark Stamper (edited 10-30-2001).] __________________ 2002 TJ sport, 5 speed, D44, Detroit locker in the rear, Teraflex S3T, 3/4" spacers in front, Tera Low, Tera 2 Low, Advanced Adapters short shaft, Warn M8000 winch, Skid Row engine skid and LCA skids, 32x11.5 BFG MT's on black Rockcrawler 4.5" B.S., 32x10.5 Super Swamper TSL Radials on AR 767's 4.75" BS, Olympic rock sliders, 10# Power Tank. 2002 WJ.

10-30-2001, 08:33 PM	#4
JeepEdge Registered Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 536 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I know I'm going to get an earfull...but I had 5 stars on my last windshield in 2 years. I had it replaced, and decided to try an experiment with one of those BugFlectors. I got the GTS version with the little up-swoop. I've had it since March. NO CHIPS, STARS, or SCRATCHES! I drive the same roads the same way as I did when I got the 5 stars. The numbers say I should have at least 2 by now. I think this thing works. IMHO __________________ The Jeep Edge '99 Forest Green TJ Sahara - "A Jeep of many things" '91 Grand Wagoneer - "The Grey Ghost" The.JeepEdge.com - see my mods & picts here... o[_ _ _ ]o =(O[[[O)= -/=o=o=\- {\|}=O={\|}

10-31-2001, 01:25 PM	#5
DanH Registered Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Justin, TX, USA Posts: 1,016 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I just live with it. I've got about 3 stone chips, and a 10" spider crack on the passenger side. It passed inspection. I know if I replace it I'll just crack the new one... __________________ '01 XJ 4x4, Stock '02 Grand Cherokee, 2wd

10-31-2001, 01:28 PM	#6
Guest Posts: n/a	It's the one thing about having a flat windshield that totally sucks. I got a rock chip the first day I got the new Jeep, :-( James 98 TJ www.diggydoja.com [This message has been edited by jeepnig (edited 10-31-2001).]

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