Jeep offering Gorilla Glass windshields for JL / JT

[Altitude]

Jeep Adds Gorilla Glass Windshield Option to Gladiator & Wrangler (roadandtrack.com)

We all know that the steep angle of the JK / JL / JT windshield makes them prone to impact damage, so it looks like Jeep is offering a stronger glass windshield. Given the slope of the Bronco windshield I wonder if this would be an issue as well. I would gladly spend an extra $95.00 for a Gorilla Glass windshield and I hope Ford offers this soon. Thoughts if the Bronco will have the same issue with cracked windshields as the Wranglers?

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[Tdifonzo]

Jeep Adds Gorilla Glass Windshield Option to Gladiator & Wrangler (roadandtrack.com)

We all know that the steep angle of the JK / JL / JT windshield makes them prone to impact damage, so it looks like Jeep is offering a stronger glass windshield. Given the slope of the Bronco windshield I wonder if this would be an issue as well. I would gladly spend an extra $95.00 for a Gorilla Glass windshield and I hope Ford offers this soon. Thoughts if the Bronco will have the same issue with cracked windshields as the Wranglers?

I would definitely add this in the aftermarket if it's available.

 

[Theherofails]

Hmm. Is lane centering tech available on the Wrangler? I’ve admittedly not paid attention much recently.

The reason I ask is the windshields are ‘special’ when you have a vehicle equipped with the center high mounted camera and the cost seems to go up astronomically.

Wonder if the gorilla glass can handle sensor laden vehicles..

 

[Mattwings]

Seems like a great idea if it works and I am sure the Bronco will be subject to similar windshield issues!

 

[604Bronco]

Interesting option.

I do plan on getting the front hood deflector. Although it may not stop all rock chips, I do think it will help, and I don’t mind the look either/will protect the front lip of the hood from rock dings as well.

 

[Monster1926]

Hmm. Is lane centering tech available on the Wrangler? I’ve admittedly not paid attention much recently.

The reason I ask is the windshields are ‘special’ when you have a vehicle equipped with the center high mounted camera and the cost seems to go up astronomically.

Wonder if the gorilla glass can handle sensor laden vehicles..

Lol. I don’t think it is. With the solid front axle and the factory gear boxes it would be working ALOT to keep it centered.

 

[Bronco21fan]

Don’t ride people’s asses and that should help with rocks getting kicked up hitting windshield

 

[Theherofails]

Don’t ride people’s asses and that should help with rocks getting kicked up hitting windshield

Old man alert.

 

[King Luis]

i don't think the bronco will be as susceptible as the jeep. the bronco's windshield has more of a curve and an angle to it so it will not take impacts as direct.

 

[Vigor]

Jeep Adds Gorilla Glass Windshield Option to Gladiator & Wrangler (roadandtrack.com)

We all know that the steep angle of the JK / JL / JT windshield makes them prone to impact damage, so it looks like Jeep is offering a stronger glass windshield. Given the slope of the Bronco windshield I wonder if this would be an issue as well. I would gladly spend an extra $95.00 for a Gorilla Glass windshield and I hope Ford offers this soon. Thoughts if the Bronco will have the same issue with cracked windshields as the Wranglers?

Wow this is great
I've dropped my brand new phone numerous times and there's no even a glimmer of a scratch or crack on it. The latest Gorilla Glass is truly tough

 

[cardinalsfan]

Hmm. Is lane centering tech available on the Wrangler? I’ve admittedly not paid attention much recently.

The reason I ask is the windshields are ‘special’ when you have a vehicle equipped with the center high mounted camera and the cost seems to go up astronomically.

Wonder if the gorilla glass can handle sensor laden vehicles..

Gorilla glass is used extensively on phones and covers a wide array of sensors, camera lenses and more. I think it would be fine.

 

[604Bronco]

Wrangler owners be like “I can lower my windshield… Can YOU do that in your BrOnCo??!”

… As they can peppered with bugs and rocks driving down the road…

 

[AKBronc49]

Up here in AK with all the gravel used on the roads I'm used to replacing windshields every 1-2 years anyhow. I expect the Bronco's design to be a rock magnet.

 

[Vigor]

Interesting option.

I do plan on getting the front hood deflector. Although it may not stop all rock chips, I do think it will help, and I don’t mind the look either/will protect the front lip of the hood from rock dings as well.

I was looking at that. Cheap price too.
Just need to see it in person before I commit

 

[Mayflower2010]

I hope Ford offers a windshield delete option

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