joestewart
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Two of my FJ40's need new windshields and I was frustrated by the local glass shops quoting me $350 for a replacement windshield (installed). So I started shopping around at the smaller auto glass shops. I brought my old windshield for them to use as a pattern and told them it was out of a "dragline" (did not mention the word "Toyota" or "Land Cruiser" or "FJ40") and if they would please give me a quote for cutting an identical piece of glass for me?
$75 for clear glass. Sold ! I bought two windshields for $150. I feel perfectly able to install it myself (with two guys helping). Now I need the gasket.
Has anyone tried these cheap gaskets from Thailand? Here is a link to an ebay auction:
Or can anyone else recommend a place to buy an economy windshield gasket? Is the gasket for the FJ40 specific to that model, or does one of the generic windshield seals work? The one that I cut out from my FJ40 was a two piece gasket, but if I am understanding correctly, the two piece gaskets are obsolete and no longer used? Any recommendations appreciated. Thanks!
$75 for clear glass. Sold ! I bought two windshields for $150. I feel perfectly able to install it myself (with two guys helping). Now I need the gasket.
Has anyone tried these cheap gaskets from Thailand? Here is a link to an ebay auction:
Front Windscreen Weatherstrip Seal Fits Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 45 BJ42 1976-84 | eBay
TOYOTA LAND CRUISER 40 (BJ42,FJ40). For car Model:Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 1976-1984. For Car Model : Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 1969-1984. TOYOTA LAND CRUISER 40, 45, 55 (FJ4#,55,BJ4#,HJ45). TOYOTA LAND CRUISER 40 (BJ4#,HJ47,FJ4#).
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Or can anyone else recommend a place to buy an economy windshield gasket? Is the gasket for the FJ40 specific to that model, or does one of the generic windshield seals work? The one that I cut out from my FJ40 was a two piece gasket, but if I am understanding correctly, the two piece gaskets are obsolete and no longer used? Any recommendations appreciated. Thanks!