Is it the glass... or the windshield angle?

[AmishMike]

That’s why they fold down, it protects them. You people just aren’t putting them in protected highway mode.

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[Supazuk]

I'm gonna jinx myself, but 2 years 69,869 miles (many hard branch slapping, and NH winters ) a few nicks ...

If you think the JL / JT windshield is bad, The MINI countryman R60 windshields are real bad I had to replace 2 in the first years plus a repair, Since I just carry a windshield kit in the car fix it at least once a year

 

[xch47cpt]

We've heard both sides of this debate.

Some owners blame the glass.

Others think Gladiators simply take rock impacts differently because of the windshield design and the places they're driven.

What's your opinion after owning one?

Has your experience changed the way you think about it?

It's 100% the angle, which is to flat to oncoming projectiles. I have the Gorilla Glass, and it made no difference. This is my 1st Jeep and already 2 rock chips/cracks in the first year. All my other vehicles rarely ever get chips/cracks.

 

[JAPE]

I am on my second windshield.
About 2 years ago I encountered a ~6-8" crack. ordered a repair kit, repaired the crack, the crack has not propagated further.
I recommend keeping a repair kit on hand to repair dings and cracks until you decide its time for a new windshield.

Another option I do not use, I believe some insurance policies cover the full price of repair/replacement.

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