Cracked windshield
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JTCO
Meme King
See if your insurance policy has glass coverage on it. If not, check with Novus or Safelite in your area for a price. Aftermarket glass still meets safety standards and is usually cheaper than factory glass.
Our insurance policy has glass coverage, I think it's 4 dollars per month and a zero dollar deductible for repairs or replacements. Regardless of the number of claims, it doesn't affect rates. We've put 3 windshields on the JK already with no cost to us. It's a worthwhile policy addition, IMO.
Our insurance policy has glass coverage, I think it's 4 dollars per month and a zero dollar deductible for repairs or replacements. Regardless of the number of claims, it doesn't affect rates. We've put 3 windshields on the JK already with no cost to us. It's a worthwhile policy addition, IMO.
notnalc68
That dude from Mississippi
I doubt it. Some run easily, some don’t. Temperature, and temperature change has a lot to do with how fast a crack runs, too. File it on your insurance.
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WWRuby_Svi
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I’m pretty sure somewhere on Jeeps website it talks about gorilla glass being used. I think the gorilla glass is supposed to be better for rock chips so some cheaper aftermarket standard glass may not be a good alternative even though it’s cheaper... of course this is what Jeep is saying so there’s that too.
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13_gecko_rubi
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They offer gorilla glass for the JK. It just came out. Not for JL yet. It is definitely stronger and has a 2 year warranty again at breaks. But at a price premium.
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WWRuby_Svi
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Ahh that must be what I saw. I know they talk about a laminate for the active noise control with the alpine, I was probably confusing the two.
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13_gecko_rubi
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This is where the internet cracks me up.
1) you don't get active noise control with the alpine. At least not on the 3.6. It is only on the 2.0l and European diesels
2) ALL JLs have laminated acoustic glass. Doesnt matter what sound system you get. They all have it.
So much bad info out there
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doubletapdaddy
Caught the Bug
Just to clarify, when you guys say "active noise control" do you mean "active noise cancellation"? I just cut and paste this info directly from the Jeep website...
What do you think?
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13_gecko_rubi
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Yes same thing... but it's only on the 2L with the alpine. Not the 3.6
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13_gecko_rubi
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At least now i know where the info is coming from. Will have to fix that.
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BillArnett
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My insurance didn’t pay for it. Cost me $1000 for the factory replacement via Safelite :-(
JTCO
Meme King
You may be able to add glass coverage to your policy.
doubletapdaddy
Caught the Bug
Holy crap. I've been a lot of places, but Colorado seems to be cracked windshield central. We have three automobiles, with a total of 8 factory replacement windshields over the course of 3 years. My glass deductible is $20 OEM or $0 aftermarket.
13_gecko_rubi
New member
Ok that sucks! I can't believe they charged you that much. The windshield aren't even half that.
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WWRuby_Svi
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A little off topic but where does it say it’s only for the 2L? I could be wrong but I was under the impression that if you got the alpine system then you got the noise cancellation?
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13_gecko_rubi
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Let's just say I know a thing or two about the JL. It's not on the 3.6.
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OverlanderJL
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JAGS
Member
So they all come with the special glass but not all upgraded alpines come with the added feature? Very interesting.
What is it about the turbo package that needs the sound system feature and not the premium Rubicon sound system.
13_gecko_rubi
New member
Active noise cancellation is only effective at canceling certain frequencies. A v6 and a turbo i4 have very different harmonics. There is nothing premium about a "premium Rubicon sound system". The premium sound system is the same on all trims.
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JAGS
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Ok. So am I reading this right.... it’s there, but just not really effective with the 3.6 engine? The sound system is the same just the frequencies it cancels will make it “work.” Way too much science for me. Lol.
