Fj55 windshield replacment

[Roastchestnuts]

I posted this in the general 40/55 section but - Does anyone have recommendations for windshield services for the fj55? my front windsheild leaks like a strainer and needs a new gasket. The windshield wont survive removal. will places like Safelite replace these? I got a quote from safelite but IDK if I trust that its accurate. Like If I drop it off will it actually get done. Even better if you are in eastern NC and have a recommendation that would be much appreciated.

to further my question is it best left to a professional? I have a 50% success rate with installing windshields and that was with a flat fj40 glass. I failed on my suzuki samurai... IDK on that though. I think the aftermarket frame was too tight. Worth the risk? I have seen the few threads on the 55 windshields and places to get them at least.

 

[bobm]

Was a thread somewhere about it here. @scrapdaddy replaced his I think

 

[Lifelong40Fan]

I have some notes I collected through the years to look at Mygrant Glass - Home/News - https://www.mygrantglass.com/ and to find a local dealer near you. The front windshield is part # FW326. Hope that is helpful.

 

[scrapdaddy]

Yep, have your local glass guy order one and let them put it in, done deal.

 

[Roastchestnuts]

Yep, have your local glass guy order one and let them put it in, done deal.

Local is over 5 hours away. I am pretty remote. I live on an island off the coast of NC and have to a ferry ride thats 2.5 hours long to get to the mainland. Thats why i am entertaining doing it myself again. its Easier said than done to go and take it to a pro. Like I have said I have done flat glass on the fj40.

that being said.... Id rather have somebody do it. the issue I have is I really want to pull it and clean up the frame but then I have no windshield to drive it. tI would have to take a ferry, rent a trailer, get back on the ferry. load the car, get back on the ferry.... you see where I am getting at.

I am getting ahead of myself a little too. I am going to call around and see. If I can find a good place in new bern NC I can take it there and spend the night with my in laws.

I have some notes I collected through the years to look at Mygrant Glass - Home/News - https://www.mygrantglass.com/ and to find a local dealer near you. The front windshield is part # FW326. Hope that is helpful.

this helps that I can direct them.

 

[Dudleyfj40]

I just did mine when I installed my headliner. It really isn't that bad of a job.
I bought a new gasket from Cruiser Corp and used the old glass.

I did the rope method, the glass seemed stronger than the 40 windshields I have done. The flex is what will get you, the curve in it helps that out.
It was me,, my wife and a lot of patience got the job done.
You can do it!

 

[Half Wacked aka Split Pea]

Small Weed eater line, soap and water , cut old rubber with a razor knife, start at bottom work your way up good luck, you can do it

 

[cruiserland]

Its easy, you can do it! 10 minutes...

 

[cruiserland]

Paracord works good, lotsa soapy water
Overlap rope at center bottom
Center glass
Get bottom seated and centered and work up both sides few inches both sides back nforth, keep it centered.
Lots of soap

 

[PabloCruise]

Paracord works good, lotsa soapy water
Overlap rope at center bottom
Center glass
Get bottom seated and centered and work up both sides few inches both sides back nforth, keep it centered.
Lots of soap

Good post!
I bet paracord would be the right tool for the job.