Gorilla Glass Windshield needs to be factory option

[adrencg]

I've had my Bronco for 6 months and just got my second cracked windshield today. If ANYTHING hits that glass, it cracks. The thing that always bothers me is that I have to be in the exact right place at the right time to take that rock...and it seems like I'm pretty unlucky with that.

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[SasquatchMansquatch]

couldnt we apply some sort of film? not sure if a clear bra type thing is the right choice, but almost anything would likely absorb enough of the impact to prevent that ceramic on glass contact.

I'm using this film: https://www.grab-gard.com/products/ford-bronco-windshield-protection-kit

 

[shoelessjoe]

Ford, you listening...this needed to be an option from the get go!!! Get on this please!!! These windshields are rock magnets.

The angle of the windshield makes it more susceptible to chips and cracks just like a Jeep.

 

[stickshifthappy]

I'm using this film: https://www.grab-gard.com/products/ford-bronco-windshield-protection-kit

I’ve seen this touted as a decent, but not foolproof option. What’s your track record right now ?

 

[SasquatchMansquatch]

I’ve seen this touted as a decent, but not foolproof option. What’s your track record right now ?

I've only had it about 3 months. So I can't give too extensive of a review. But so far so good, doing what I hoped. A friend of mine with a JL has had it on for over 2 years, so I'm hoping my experience matches his.

 

[dfresh73]

Wow!! After reading some of these comments...I'm glad I live in KY...its a no fault state and you can get your windshield replaced at no cost to the consumer.

 

[SasquatchMansquatch]

Wow!! After reading some of these comments...I'm glad I live in KY...its a no fault state and you can get your windshield replaced at no cost to the consumer.

Yeah, wish I lived in a state like that.

 

[bytheway]

Wow!! After reading some of these comments...I'm glad I live in KY...its a no fault state and you can get your windshield replaced at no cost to the consumer.

Same here, but I've had 2-3 rocks hit my windshield in the last year and no breakage. Knock on wood, I'm sure I'll need one tomorrow now. But I haven't had this issue/experience yet.

 

[HCGxKaLiBeR]

Oh yeah. I have gotten mini bug splashes on the Bronco windshield like rain. I can imagen the likelihood I get a rock chip...

Because of that, I now drive more focused than ever before lol.

Never drive behind a dump trunk. Specially those open top ones with tarp covers.
Never drive behind your own kind, Bronco, Jeep or any lifted trucks. With mud flaps or not.
Switch to an empty lane go as fast you want or follow a sedan or SUV with adequate mud flap covers but stay below 70.

 

[Nexgenbronco]

We are working on a DIY glass protective film. We just received our cutouts and will be doing a video shortly.

https://nexgenbronco.com/21-22-diy-bronco-windshield-protection-kit/

 

[Sethtsmith]

Wow!! After reading some of these comments...I'm glad I live in KY...its a no fault state and you can get your windshield replaced at no cost to the consumer.

same in florida...

 

[Blaven]

We are working on a DIY glass protective film. We just received our cutouts and will be doing a video shortly.

https://nexgenbronco.com/21-22-diy-bronco-windshield-protection-kit/

Any reason you used the same exact picture of the Bronco on your page that Targe did?

 

[BigHoof]

How well do the films hold up to the windshield wipers? Does it not scratch with use?

 

[Nexgenbronco]

Any reason you used the same exact picture of the Bronco on your page that Targe did?

Because it is the Targe kit. We are a direct dealer. We want to do a Bronco specific video with installation instructions.

 

[FlyingScot]

I can't say I'd be excited about making a more expensive windshield option that will just crack from rocks anyway. Upright windshields just do, it was tolerable in the old JK since I could get brand new glass for sub-$150 installed.

What is needed is a cheap replacement option, because $965 from Safelite is ridiculous. I barely get two years out of a windshield on any vehicle in Houston, this will be an expensive recurring expense.

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