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Windshield Upgrade: Take Two

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Militarymetal, May 20, 2025.

  1. May 20, 2025
    Militarymetal

    Militarymetal Member 2025 Sponsor

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    I had an odd thought. Instead of replacing my entire windshield frame, wipers, glass, etc., do you think it would be possible to add metal beneath the old W/S and essentially RAISE the windshield? Seems like it could be easy—on paper…:watch:
     
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    colojeepguy

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    You wouldn't be able to put a top on it, if that's a concern.
     
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    Glenn

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    Exactly! It would be too tall.
     
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    Boyink

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    Jw60

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    timgr

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    More problems -
    More frontal area -> even worse aerodynamics, if that's possible.
    Higher COG with a hard top, already an issue with the steel cabs.
     
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    Militarymetal

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    Okay. Thanks for the input. I was just looking it over and it would be a pain. Cheap man pays the most!
     
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    Jw60

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    I think it would be fine, that jeep went around the world with a v6 and a lot of extra weight after all. You could tell something was off about the windshield but it took me a while to see the fillers.

    In 2009 I drove my f-134 1000 miles on the interstate with a bike on the roof and a snowplow in a trailer. It wasn't easy for the f-134 even with 5.38 gears.

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    Glenn

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    I wonder if this type of door helps with the center of gravity issue.
     
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    Jw60

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    My doors are really heavy. The fiberglass roof is light.
     
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    Glenn

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    Those doors do look heavy, I figured they are.
     
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