Gorilla Glass windshields from Jeep! Competition is ramping up!

Bronco_Girl
Sep 28, 2021

Rank VI

Sep 28, 2021

wow!!! For an extra $95, I would order this for my Bronco!

"Stone chips and cracked windshields are a nemesis for vehicle owners of all kinds, but they’re even more worrisome for Jeep owners, apparently. Some believe Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator models are more prone to broken windshields thanks to their upright position, while off-roading certainly doesn’t help in that regard, either. But it appears that help is on the way, as Jeep is reportedly allowing owners to order Gorilla Glass windshields, according to Mopar Insiders. Stone chips and cracked windshields are a nemesis for vehicle owners of all kinds, but they’re even more worrisome for Jeep owners, apparently. Some believe Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator models are more prone to broken windshields thanks to their upright position, while off-roading certainly doesn’t help in that regard, either. But it appears that help is on the way, as Jeep is reportedly allowing owners to order Gorilla Glass windshields, according to Mopar Insiders.

...According to Corning, which manufactures Gorilla Glass, the windshields offer triple the impact resistance of normal glass and are also both thinner and lighter, thanks to an ultra-thin inner ply that’s paired with a 52 percent thicker outer ply. Jeep reportedly expects around 80 percent of Wrangler and Gladiator buyers to opt for the upgraded glass, which isn’t difficult to believe given its benefits and low cost. What we’re particularly interested to see is whether or not the Ford Bronco will be offered with the Gorilla Glass windshield at some point in the future, too."


https://fordauthority.com/2021/06/g...ler-gladiator-but-what-about-the-ford-bronco/
Crawler Green, BuckYeah
Last edited by a moderator: Sep 28, 2021

Rank V

Sep 29, 2021

#1
I just want Ford to add a trunk Monkey!
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the poacher, SierraHotelBronco
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Defeated by Mickey’s Hot Tub

Sep 29, 2021

#2
I just want Ford to add a trunk Monkey!
2021 Badlands, 4 door, 2.7L, Auto, LUX, SAS, Tow Package, MIC, Velocity Blue.
ABQNMBronco, Crawler Green

Rank VI

Sep 29, 2021

#3
Never heard of this before. lol
Deano Bronc, SlashRacer

Rank VI

Sep 29, 2021

#4
I just want Ford to add a trunk Monkey!

Would have changed my reservation here had I known!
ABQNMBronco, Bronco 202?

Rank IV

Sep 29, 2021

#5
Maybe it would have saved mine... Now I have to see who can even replace it. Only 1000 miles on the odometer :(
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Broncofly, BuckYeah

Rank IV

Sep 29, 2021

#6
I just want Ford to add a trunk Monkey!

Would have changed my reservation here had I known!

Hilarious

Rank VI

Sep 29, 2021

#7
Hilarious
I sooo needed that.

Rank VI

Sep 29, 2021

#8
Maybe it would have saved mine... Now I have to see who can even replace it. Only 1000 miles on the odometer :(

Cracked windshields are just a way of life here in Arizona. Because of that glass replacement is standard on all car insurance and has a $0 deductible. I've lost count how many I've gone through since we moved out here.

3x the impact resistance for $95 seems like a no-brainer!
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14U, Mal
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Standing Grumpy Face

Sep 29, 2021

#9
With as common as windshield cracks and chips are on the Wrangler and Gladiator, the gorilla glass should be standard equipment. I bet not one single buyer would ever notice a $95 price increase.
BuckYeah, 14U

Rank IV

Sep 04, 2022

#10
With as common as windshield cracks and chips are on the Wrangler and Gladiator, the gorilla glass should be standard equipment. I bet not one single buyer would ever notice a $95 price increase.

From what I've seen when I had a wrangler, they're really not that helpful at preventing broken windshields.

I added a film to my windshield after I replaced mine after it broke. I got it from here and am happy with it so far: https://www.grab-gard.com/products/ford-bronco-windshield-protection-kit
- seatback covers from amazon.com - DIY windshield film from grab-gard.com - grab handles from bartact
BuckYeah, Bronco_Girl

Rank V

Sep 04, 2022

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BuckYeah, Deano Bronc

Reality Show Host

Sep 05, 2022

#12
Chris here. I drive a 2-door Velocity Blue 2023 Ford Bronco Badlands with Sasquatch, Lux, a 2.7L V6, and an automatic transmission. It’s fun.

"Stupidity is a more dangerous enemy of the good than malice." - Dietrich Bonhoeffer
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Standing Grumpy Face

Sep 05, 2022

#13
From what I've seen when I had a wrangler, they're really not that helpful at preventing broken windshields.

I added a film to my windshield after I replaced mine after it broke. I got it from here and am happy with it so far: https://www.grab-gard.com/products/ford-bronco-windshield-protection-kit

Well that post I made was a year ago. And since then I have seen many instances of GG crackling just as easily as the stock glass. So yes I have changed my tune.
TK1215

Reality Show Host

Sep 05, 2022

#14
Well that post I made was a year ago. And since then I have seen many instances of GG crackling just as easily as the stock glass. So yes I have changed my tune.

Bummer. You would think GG would make a difference... Guess not?
Chris here. I drive a 2-door Velocity Blue 2023 Ford Bronco Badlands with Sasquatch, Lux, a 2.7L V6, and an automatic transmission. It’s fun.

"Stupidity is a more dangerous enemy of the good than malice." - Dietrich Bonhoeffer

Rank VI

Sep 05, 2022

#15
Gorilla Glass is stronger than regular glass, but it’s not invulnerable. The question is - does it reduce chip damage enough to justify a $95 price increase?
Hard to say without a scientific, controlled study.

FWIW, my buddy and I bought Garmen Fenix 5 race watches with Sapphire crystals. In theory, something harder than 9 on the Mohs scale is needed to scratch them - Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, Boron Nitride, or Silicon Carbide. None of which are commonly found in Arizona. After our first Spartan race using the watches, his had a big scratch on it...

Rank VI

Sep 05, 2022

#16
I'm going to assume though that people don't know when a rock did hit their windshield and the gorilla glass did work. Because there was no damage.
jzweedyk, 3Dogs

Rank V

Sep 05, 2022

#17
I'm going to assume though that people don't know when a rock did hit their windshield and the gorilla glass did work. Because there was no damage.

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