Windshield Installation.....has Anyone done this ?

[pdspeh]

I just got a new(used) Windshield ($55.50..shipped)
Just a have few Installation Q's:
-has Anyone done the Installation themselves?

- how hard is it to DIY?
- special things needed for install?

-does any know the cost of just having it installed by a pro.?

ps. I stink at wrenching anything.

[Retro93]

Best to have a pro install it. I watched the installer put my new one in and he had a hard time. Another factor to consider is that if the windshield you bought is old...it is brittle...snaps easily. Guess how I know that? smile.gif

[ December 18, 2003, 01:01 PM: Message edited by: Retro93 ]

[Crazy_Jeepman]

Originally posted by Retro93:
Best to have a pro install it. I watched the installer put my new one in and he had a hard time. Another factor to consider is that if the windshield you bought is old...it is brittle...snaps easily. Guess how I know that? smile.gif HOW? :confused: LOL Hey I never break em! :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[JeepKiller]

Around here I pay about $25 to have a pro install it for me and be responsible if it breaks.

[Sitting Bull]

The pro's will only be responsible for breaking the windshield if it's new. If it's a used one, they will assume no responsibility if it breaks - I've seen this in a few areas across the country so I'm pretty sure it's a nationwide policy for most of the big companies.

I've put 3 in myself (2 successfully, 1 cracked), and let a pro handle one. From now on, it's a pro job only. He came to my house, put that thing in slick in about 20 minutes max. It was cool to watch him and learn the technique a little.

[ December 18, 2003, 05:25 PM: Message edited by: Sitting Bull ]

[Tad]

-has Anyone done the Installation themselves?

Yep, lots of us have, here is some reading material for you.

http://www.ifsja.org/cgi-bin/ubbcgi/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=2&t=009631&p=

- how hard is it to DIY?

Not as hard as getting the trim back on, takes about a 1/2 day for one person like me.

- special things needed for install?

Lots of soappy water and a couple of wood clothes pins was all I used.
It's a darn bit easier without the front clip on or the engine in your way too.

-does any know the cost of just having it installed by a pro.?

Nope, too cheap and stuborn, had to prove I could do it myself.

ps. I stink at wrenching anything.

Probably a good indicator that you should pay some one else, makes it their problem.

[79_Limited]

I would let a pro do it if it were mine. I would not want to deal with the leaks afterwards.

[Retro93]

Originally posted by Crazy_Jeepman:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Retro93:
Best to have a pro install it. I watched the installer put my new one in and he had a hard time. Another factor to consider is that if the windshield you bought is old...it is brittle...snaps easily. Guess how I know that? smile.gif HOW? :confused: LOL Hey I never break em! :rolleyes: :rolleyes: </font>[/QUOTE]UH HUH! You just RUN over them??? smile.gif

[ December 18, 2003, 09:00 PM: Message edited by: Retro93 ]

[pdspeh]

Originally posted by JeepKiller:
Around here I pay about $25 to have a pro install it for me and be responsible if it breaks.ok....where do you live???? $25 bucks!
they must have installed it in 5 minutes!

[pdspeh]

thanks for all of the responses , looks like it's a pro job for me at this point....now I hope the windshield gets here in one pc.!( fingers crossed)