How Much Did it Cost to Replace Your Windshield?

greytandy · 02-29-08, 03:15 PM

I'm getting quotes ranging from $185 to $800!

My guess is it should be in the $450 range at best.

spaldam · 02-29-08, 03:34 PM

Never done it, but heard form a few guys that they paid $1300 - $1500, but that was a year ago and there may be cheaper aftermarket options by now.

Downey · 02-29-08, 05:57 PM

I haven't replaced one for light years, but both the last two times I did it was cheaper to have the home town glass shop cut a tinted safety glass than buy a genuine Toyota glass!!!

Corey · 02-29-08, 06:19 PM

Mine a year ago was $1.6K.
However the prices have come down since then.

I only had to pay $50 to my insurance company though, and they picked up the rest.

I talked to an All Star Autoglass guy today doing a windshield at work for someone.
They still recommend getting the $300 plastic piece at the top of the windshield, as taking off the current one gets damaged most of the time.

tddfj · 02-29-08, 06:44 PM

I Would Give The Insurance A Call Before I Pay Out Of Pocket

killerkoff · 03-01-08, 04:54 AM

1,200 but with my insurance $500 decutable still too much.....so it's still all cracked up and just from one rock that hit from the very bottom of my wind sheild

76FJ40 · 03-01-08, 08:39 AM

Dave,

Lylia's was replaced shortly after she got it - $1500 as I recall! I bought the top trim piece and the installer didn't use it - let me know if you need it.

Niner · 03-04-08, 07:11 AM

I've always had Full glass coverage on my vehicles the extra $6.00 every 6 months I feel is worth it to not have to pay anything for the windsheild if it breaks. but mine hasn't broke yet.

Satanic mechanic · 03-04-08, 08:51 AM

i'm getting mine done soon at about 400.

NeverSummerFJ · 03-04-08, 12:11 PM

Issurance paid for it.........I dont think I paid more than $200, It may have even been free I think I have full glass coverage......can't remember.

johnny870 · 03-05-08, 08:27 PM

I own a glass shop in arkansas. When they first came out they were oem only, you would of payed about 650 to 1000 in my area. Now you have aftermarkets out and looking at around 325. Now, every town will have different prices. Definately check around for prices, and always ask what kind of warranty they carry. After they give a price and you decide to go with them let them know right then just how picky you are. They will probably send there best installer, and he will most likely keep this in mind while replacing. Been replacing for nineteen years.

woody · 03-06-08, 06:48 AM

we had one done on a Team truck a few weeks back in Spokane....$325 out the door....they DID save the top trim....an experienced glass shop should be able to....

Niner · 03-06-08, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by woody

we had one done on a Team truck a few weeks back in Spokane....$325 out the door....they DID save the top trim....an experienced glass shop should be able to....

Woody! whatcha do?

greytandy · 03-06-08, 07:17 PM

Thanks for the info guys. I went with a local shop (Royal) who did it for $235. The guy has done many FJCs and didn't damage the moldings. He used a PPG windshield. I used them many years ago to do my '88 MR2 with satisfaction.

IBFJC · 04-14-08, 11:49 AM

$435 Jims Glass, Main Street, Chula Vista, California...complete...excellent job...

02-29-08, 03:15 PM	#1
greytandy That's "Greyt" "Andy" Join Date: May 2006 Location: MD 'Burbs of DC TLCA# 16669 Posts: 1,062	How Much Did it Cost to Replace Your Windshield? I'm getting quotes ranging from $185 to $800! My guess is it should be in the $450 range at best. __________________ 1970 FJ40 (AKA "Big Red") 2007 FJ Cruiser (Black Diamond )

02-29-08, 03:34 PM	#2
spaldam IH8MUD Regular Join Date: May 2007 Location: Wylie, TX TLCA# 17556 Posts: 319	Never done it, but heard form a few guys that they paid $1300 - $1500, but that was a year ago and there may be cheaper aftermarket options by now. __________________ I once had a lifted '87 Toyota pickup 4x4 22R 5-speed, etc. I latter had a '97 Tacoma X-cab V6 5-speed with all kinds of cool stuff on it. I now have a '07 FJC TRD SE 6-speed completely stock, but still has some cool stuff on it. Spaldam.com

02-29-08, 06:19 PM	#4
Corey IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Auburn, WA. Posts: 627	Mine a year ago was $1.6K. However the prices have come down since then. I only had to pay $50 to my insurance company though, and they picked up the rest. I talked to an All Star Autoglass guy today doing a windshield at work for someone. They still recommend getting the $300 plastic piece at the top of the windshield, as taking off the current one gets damaged most of the time. __________________ Corey '07 FJ Cruiser, '91 4Runner is gone ARB bumper, Warn XD9000, OME lift, custom rack goodies, so much more, see my website My Forum - My Website - My Rigs Build-up - Roof Top Tent - Video Of My Penthouse

03-01-08, 04:54 AM	#6
killerkoff IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: May 2007 Location: WASHINGTON STATE TLCA# 17511 Posts: 30	yep mine is toast! 1,200 but with my insurance $500 decutable still too much.....so it's still all cracked up and just from one rock that hit from the very bottom of my wind sheild

03-01-08, 08:39 AM	#7
76FJ40 Old Fart Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NOVA TLCA# 8019 Posts: 1,136	Dave, Lylia's was replaced shortly after she got it - $1500 as I recall! I bought the top trim piece and the installer didn't use it - let me know if you need it. __________________ '76 FJ-40 with a Hula Girl on the dash for me and a '65 FJ-45 LPB for the wife. Life is good.

02-29-08, 05:57 PM	#3
Downey IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Whittier, Calif. TLCA# Associate Member/Sponsor Posts: 650	I haven't replaced one for light years, but both the last two times I did it was cheaper to have the home town glass shop cut a tinted safety glass than buy a genuine Toyota glass!!!

02-29-08, 06:44 PM	#5
tddfj IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: louisville ky Posts: 212	I Would Give The Insurance A Call Before I Pay Out Of Pocket

03-04-08, 07:11 AM	#8
Niner IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Readfield, WI TLCA# 13372 Posts: 865 Blog Entries: 1	I've always had Full glass coverage on my vehicles the extra $6.00 every 6 months I feel is worth it to not have to pay anything for the windsheild if it breaks. but mine hasn't broke yet. __________________ Chris Hannis, TLCA #13372 2008 FJ Cruiser, Bud Built 5, Warn Bull Bar, 9.5TI, OME Heavies all around. 1971 FJ 40, 400 SBC, th400, Dana 20 Tcase, F/R Dana 44's, Front 4 link, rear spring over 1993 4 Runner (the Girlfriends) Stock for sale. A bunch of stuff thats for sale

03-04-08, 08:51 AM	#9
Satanic mechanic IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: New Sharron, New Jersey Posts: 47	i'm getting mine done soon at about 400. __________________ by the light of the night it will all be alright. (Rocky Horror) 78 FJ40 07 FJ Cruiser 71 OLDS 442

03-04-08, 12:11 PM	#10
NeverSummerFJ IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Boulder CO Posts: 19	Issurance paid for it.........I dont think I paid more than $200, It may have even been free I think I have full glass coverage......can't remember. __________________ My Rides 01 Burton Bullet 164 03 Never Summer Evo 158 06 Never Summer Evo 155 My Rig 07 FJ Cruiser - 6SpeedManual TeamLoud - 2012 Baja 1000

03-05-08, 08:27 PM	#11
johnny870 IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 9	I own a glass shop in arkansas. When they first came out they were oem only, you would of payed about 650 to 1000 in my area. Now you have aftermarkets out and looking at around 325. Now, every town will have different prices. Definately check around for prices, and always ask what kind of warranty they carry. After they give a price and you decide to go with them let them know right then just how picky you are. They will probably send there best installer, and he will most likely keep this in mind while replacing. Been replacing for nineteen years.

03-06-08, 06:48 AM	#12
woody Admin Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Appleton, WI TLCA# 1548 Posts: 9,433 Blog Entries: 1	we had one done on a Team truck a few weeks back in Spokane....$325 out the door....they DID save the top trim....an experienced glass shop should be able to.... __________________ Brian 'woody' Swearingen Lead Driver, Toyota Trail Team (Central) '07 FJ Cruiser...Revtek, 285 BFG-AT's, ARB/Warn, BudBuilts, 93k miles... '74 FJ40 'The Raisin'...TBI350, mVB 700r, 4:1 32-spline D300, SOA/ellip 4-link, RoundEyes, 8274-50/WinchLine, 30-Longs, 37" PBR's/TR's... '95 HZJ75...1HZ, H55F, mine bed, BFG-MT's... '96 FZJ80 'Gretchen'...OME, E-loks, 285 FCII's, ARB/T-Max10k/WinchLine'd, MetalTech'd, 4x4Lab'd, IPOR'd, Slee'd, UltAir'd, INTI'd... '03 Chevy 2500HD Dmax, Diamond Eye 4", Diablosport, Bose, 285 Nitto TG's, B&W... '08 ABU 14,000# 32' gooseneck car hauler... '?? buggy ??...5.3 Chev, 700r, Atlas, axles?, SAW's, 7075/QA-1's...design phase 1... Glock 17C - Kahr CW9 - Sig Mosquito - Davis D-32 - Remington 7600 - Marlin 30AS - Ruger 10/22

03-06-08, 07:17 PM	#14
greytandy That's "Greyt" "Andy" Join Date: May 2006 Location: MD 'Burbs of DC TLCA# 16669 Posts: 1,062	Thanks for the info guys. I went with a local shop (Royal) who did it for $235. The guy has done many FJCs and didn't damage the moldings. He used a PPG windshield. I used them many years ago to do my '88 MR2 with satisfaction. __________________ 1970 FJ40 (AKA "Big Red") 2007 FJ Cruiser (Black Diamond )

04-14-08, 11:49 AM	#15
IBFJC IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Imperial Bch, CA TLCA# ??? Posts: 16	$435 Jims Glass, Main Street, Chula Vista, California...complete...excellent job... __________________ 07 FJC, Black Cherry, AT, 4X4, stock but loaded... 74 VW Thing, 1935cc, Dual Solex Carb, Freeway Flyer trans... 03 Lexus ES300 85 Winnebago Class A, 23'...

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