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Windshield Replacement Greenville SC (1 Viewer)
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They won't cover OEM glass, it's to expensive.
There is nothing wrong with aftermarket glass.
I always let my insurance company take care of it that way it's no work for me and they send a mobile unit to my work.
There is nothing wrong with aftermarket glass.
I always let my insurance company take care of it that way it's no work for me and they send a mobile unit to my work.
A 100 series Land Cruiser is not a normal install, the mirror is a special mount, aftermarket glass will not have the correct bracket. The side moldings will never fit correctly if reused and most companies will not use rivets to reinstall the new moldings. Using screws in new holes will eventually rust...
Had mine done last week, all OEM and fully covered by State Farm, dealer had it done $1,500.00 done right. If you go cheep, be prepared for new wind noise, rust in the frame in five years, a rear view mirror that moves on the mount, and a windshield that is approximately 2mm thinner than the OEM.
These windshield are well documented with State Farm, you just have to have them do some historical digging on other clames and they will come to your side.
Good luck
Had mine done last week, all OEM and fully covered by State Farm, dealer had it done $1,500.00 done right. If you go cheep, be prepared for new wind noise, rust in the frame in five years, a rear view mirror that moves on the mount, and a windshield that is approximately 2mm thinner than the OEM.
These windshield are well documented with State Farm, you just have to have them do some historical digging on other clames and they will come to your side.
Good luck
I have State Farm. When my windshield was replaced they used aftermarket glass. I don't have any problems.
I also had to have my sunroof glass replaced, again aftermarket glass, again no problems.
If you got a bad install then you got a bad install, but you can't blame the installers work on the glass.
2001LC
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@OutoftheMud you may find this interesting: Need a little windshield advice...wwyd?
What area of the country has it spent any meaningfull (6 months or more) time in?
Number one was this the first time your windshield was replaced? Any sign of rust under windshield?
If this was not first replacement was any paint or coatings previously used on body metal under windshield that you know of or looks like ?
I ask because there is a debate whether our factory installed windshield area rust due to design issues, or only after a subsequent install.
I see something in corner. I can't tell if it's just dirt or is paint worn off?
Side molding has a metal frame that I've seen come in contract with body, at this point. I've only seen when molding bent while installer pulling off then reused. But then I've never seen an OEM factory installed pulled.
I see some signs of rust on heads of wiper arm mount bolts. But none around windshield area. I'm very interested in the history of your 100, I assume is a 99LC w/117K.
What area of the country has it spent any meaningfull (6 months or more) time in?
Number one was this the first time your windshield was replaced? Any sign of rust under windshield?
If this was not first replacement was any paint or coatings previously used on body metal under windshield that you know of or looks like ?
I ask because there is a debate whether our factory installed windshield area rust due to design issues, or only after a subsequent install.
I see something in corner. I can't tell if it's just dirt or is paint worn off?
Side molding has a metal frame that I've seen come in contract with body, at this point. I've only seen when molding bent while installer pulling off then reused. But then I've never seen an OEM factory installed pulled.
I think aftermarket windshields are OK. When I bought mine it had an aftermarket windshield with a crack on the passenger side. It is currently spreading into the driver side and I am planning to replace it with another aftermarket.
I do not have the trims on the A-pillar or rust. I covered the holes made to attach the trims with clear silicone and no leaks either. No wind noise what so ever. Without the trim, I can check for rust around the windshield at any time and the water retention in that area is zero!
In west TX, Many pickups/SUV's except Tundras got no rear mud flaps. The average speed in town is 40 MPH, so rocks flying into the windshield is very common (at least once a week). Going OEM windshield is not a wise idea in my area!
I do not have the trims on the A-pillar or rust. I covered the holes made to attach the trims with clear silicone and no leaks either. No wind noise what so ever. Without the trim, I can check for rust around the windshield at any time and the water retention in that area is zero!
In west TX, Many pickups/SUV's except Tundras got no rear mud flaps. The average speed in town is 40 MPH, so rocks flying into the windshield is very common (at least once a week). Going OEM windshield is not a wise idea in my area!
Good eye, there was a small spot of surface rust on that corner and on one of the lower corners as well. This truck was buried under 14" of pine straw and dirt for eight years from sitting under a forest of pine trees. That is why I figured the windshield had those two ares. Truck is a true southern Atlanta truck with all dealer records up until it was parked.
On the good side the interior is mint, the downside is the paint on the top of the truck is trashed....
Anyway, there were three reasons State Farm finally folded and spent the money on an all OEM replacement.
1. Rear view mirror mount is wrong on the aftermarket glass I inspected and refused to let them use it. (State Farm offered to buy a cheap new standard rear view mirror. I laughed at the appraiser and asked if he was joking.)
2. I read in a periodical that glass on a Land cruiser windshield was 4 mm thicker. ( Told State Farm that if the truck was altered structurally and below standard parts were used they are opening them selves up to liability.)
3. There are two tabs on the top of an OEM windshield that are used to secure something that are not there on the aftermarket glass.
It took a week of arguing going threw their approval process but I eventually prevailed.
I had to visit my local agent and have them push it through, I always complain to them my premiums are high and they say these trucks are more expensive to fix. I reminded them of that statement and said, hay guys this is why I pay these high premiums. Fix it right or you are fired!
The squeaky wheel gets the grease!
On the good side the interior is mint, the downside is the paint on the top of the truck is trashed....
Anyway, there were three reasons State Farm finally folded and spent the money on an all OEM replacement.
1. Rear view mirror mount is wrong on the aftermarket glass I inspected and refused to let them use it. (State Farm offered to buy a cheap new standard rear view mirror. I laughed at the appraiser and asked if he was joking.)
2. I read in a periodical that glass on a Land cruiser windshield was 4 mm thicker. ( Told State Farm that if the truck was altered structurally and below standard parts were used they are opening them selves up to liability.)
3. There are two tabs on the top of an OEM windshield that are used to secure something that are not there on the aftermarket glass.
It took a week of arguing going threw their approval process but I eventually prevailed.
I had to visit my local agent and have them push it through, I always complain to them my premiums are high and they say these trucks are more expensive to fix. I reminded them of that statement and said, hay guys this is why I pay these high premiums. Fix it right or you are fired!
The squeaky wheel gets the grease!
2001LC
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So was glass in when you bought Lexus (again assuming) windshield glass?
I see some paint or urethane (overage) along top roof line where molding would cover. This is a second clue that makes me think it's not the factory install. But really I can't zoom in with this low res picture. I also have never pulled a factory install, so don't know if factory would have that "overage".
Good job on being a "squeaky wheel".
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2001LC
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^^ Sweet!
OOO, this is why you replied the way you did, lol. I wasn't sure. I thought for sure you had pulled apart a factory wind screen.
2001LC
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Nope never even seen a factory windshield pulled. In Colorado we replace ever 3 to 7 years.
The Rocky Mountains, have rocky roads, damaging windshield.
