[img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img], Its not something new but we all forget how nice a new windsheld is [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]. Had a big crack so got a new windsheld with a Black band at the top..sweet [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img]
Cary
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95 f250 4x4 xlt Excab Lb. white, BTS Trans, 4.10ls, Dana 60, ORU RS kit DR 4"front 5" reas springs!, Bilsteins, Centerline 18x9", 37" Toyo MT's,H2e, Tapercore IC,3" Billet intakes, Tymar 4" exhaust,intake and HX mod,Beans 2's, Stealth and Fuel system and DI studs, JS's IDM mod, TW 4 pos chip,TSM Rear Disks, 198k miles.
2004 EB 4x4 6.0 X born 05/18/04
white, LS,premier group, tow package, dvd. centerline 18x9" w/ 35" Toyo MT's, Edge 4.5" Lift, V's & custom B codes 37k miles 3rd turbo 6 5150 Specialy valved Bilsteins!
1976 EB Exploration daily driver
1971 EB Hard Core Crawler
2006 Yamaha FJR1300
2005 Suzuki King Quad
How much less then $300? [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif[/img]
I just had a OEM Installed and it was $180 With tax and at home instalation. Is yours that much different?
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2006 F250 CrewCab Lariat FX4 6.OH AFE, MBRP SS Cool Duals, Elite SCT, 4 Up the pillar, Bed Rug and Retrax Lockable cover.
1997 F350 CrewCab XLT 4x4. ?hp/?lb-ft Intercooled, BTS Trans, BTS Dual HPOP, Big Full Force Diesel Jectors, Big Turbo, Ford AIC, Rockin S Custom 5 inch Exhaust w/AeroTurbine Muffler, AFE Stage II Intake, Total Diesel Performance 4 Positon Chip, White Face Gauges,
1979 F250 SC Lariat 4X4 5.9 CTD, BTS E40D, Dana 60/Sterling 10.25, SD HydroBoost brakes, 440HP 992lb-ft, Intercooled, BFG All Terrains on Eagle Alloy 102s. Custom Rockin S Dual stack Exhaust system. DDP Stage IV injectors, HTB2 Turbo, Snow Water/Meth injection My Webshots page
Also, did you all know that your auto insurance will fix windshields for free and not raise your deductable? I just did it on the car.[img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]
Insurance wont fix anything if you dont have it on the vehicle at the time [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif[/img] And then when I do have it I have a $100 deductable. I just had one put in my Other 97 and it was $180 from Elite Auto Glass.
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2006 F250 CrewCab Lariat FX4 6.OH AFE, MBRP SS Cool Duals, Elite SCT, 4 Up the pillar, Bed Rug and Retrax Lockable cover.
1997 F350 CrewCab XLT 4x4. ?hp/?lb-ft Intercooled, BTS Trans, BTS Dual HPOP, Big Full Force Diesel Jectors, Big Turbo, Ford AIC, Rockin S Custom 5 inch Exhaust w/AeroTurbine Muffler, AFE Stage II Intake, Total Diesel Performance 4 Positon Chip, White Face Gauges,
1979 F250 SC Lariat 4X4 5.9 CTD, BTS E40D, Dana 60/Sterling 10.25, SD HydroBoost brakes, 440HP 992lb-ft, Intercooled, BFG All Terrains on Eagle Alloy 102s. Custom Rockin S Dual stack Exhaust system. DDP Stage IV injectors, HTB2 Turbo, Snow Water/Meth injection My Webshots page
florida is a no fault state what ever that means. anyways basically as long as you got full coverage with any insurance company you call the glass place and they just bill your insurance. 100% free for me. and installed in my driveway. it was like 300 bucks. but like i sadi free for me. mine was changed 2 weeks ago.
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florida is a no fault state what ever that means. anyways basically as long as you got full coverage with any insurance company you call the glass place and they just bill your insurance. 100% free for me. and installed in my driveway. it was like 300 bucks. but like i sadi free for me. mine was changed 2 weeks ago.
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My insurance here in Mass is the same way. I had mine replaced last year. The very next day I was driving on the highway behind an 18 wheeler, it kicked up a nice size rock and it landed right on my windshield. It left a crack about the size of a half dollar. This post reminded me to call the glass company.[img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif[/img]
Steve
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95 F350 CC LB 4x4 auto 4:10,216,000 miles A-Pillar with Autometer Ultar Lites, Twildman chip, 4" exhaust, 3" downpipe, DIY open air element intake, 2 inch lift, 285/75 BFG ATs, Sky Rsk, Sky rear shackle flip, Overhead console mod
Rebuilt trans @ 191,000, 4R100 TC, Mag trans pan, BTS valve body, custom painted interior My Truck
its $180 here in WA...$180...that's it...no "with my deductable", no "with this discount"...just $180... [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]
Josh
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1996 Ford F350 XL SuperCab shortbed 4x4, PSD, 5-speed manual, D60 swap, 6" Skyjacker (all spring) lift, 37" Super Swamper SSRs, 16x10 Ultra Stargazer wheels, South Bend Con-O-FE clutch (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!), SMFW, Tymar air intake, Swamps 150/146s, shimmed FPR, Northern Diesel Performance 4-position chip, 3.5" Hypermax downpipe, 4" Airflow exhaust, Dieselsite's BRV, Husky lo-profile toolbox, Reunel front "Import Mauler/Chevy repair kit-gotta do my part to clean-up America" DYNO'D 1 October-308.8 RWHP, 620.1 RWTQ!!...see her here www.cardomain.com/id/rattlinford
AAA of California auto policies offer a $50 deductible on broken auto glass (windshield or otherwise). Filing a glass claim won't affect ones premiums.
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Using WVO and biodiesel since May 2006
My insurance here in Mass is the same way. I had mine replaced last year. The very next day I was driving on the highway behind an 18 wheeler, it kicked up a nice size rock and it landed right on my windshield. It left a crack about the size of a half dollar. This post reminded me to call the glass company.[img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif[/img]
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Something to keep in mind. All windshields are not created equal. The stock windshield is almost guaranteed to be stronger than the replacement, and high dollar car windows are higher quality than low grade car windows. It has to do with the quality of glass beads and how much heat they use when bending them into shape. Lower grade replacement windshields are often created from a sheet of low grade thinner glass and then bent into shape with less heat. The result is a winshield that is loaded with tiny micro fishers where the stress points are and they are more prone to failure. For instance a rock that hits your stock windshield may bounce off and cause a tiny pot mark where if it hits your replacement windshild it may crack it. That's what the windshield company told me anyway.
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AAA of California auto policies offer a $50 deductible on broken auto glass (windshield or otherwise). Filing a glass claim won't affect ones premiums.
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Check the fine print with your insurance company... They tell you it won't raise premiums, but the dollar amounts add up. If you exceed a certain dollar amount ($250 is common) in a set time period (usually 2 years) then it will raise your premium.
I've found the replacement glass tends to crack easier than the original glass. I've had originals for over ten years before a crack would run. Rarely get more than a year on any replacements I've had.
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