JEEP WINDSHIELDS SUCK! How We Fixed Ours!

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As we make our way from Rock Krawler in New York to Texas, we decide to go over a few things on our Jeep Wrangler JLU Rubicon! How much it weighs, how the long arm and 3 link ride, a new modification, and how we finally fixed our crappy Jeep windshield!

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[@Grumpy_old_Boot]

Congrats on your new clothes. 😁

[@luvspus69]

Jet fuel is basically kerosene.

[@xTinBenderX]

Bet y’all’re getting a rig like Hollie! Cause I been looking at ‘em too.

[@taulsk-1]

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[@JohnnyXoz]

Jeeps are awesome, you just have to upgrade the oem windshield, suspension, wheels/tires, drive train and engine... sweet

[@Max-dy2np]

Lol

[@4-LOW]

I've had probably a dozen Jeeps, including 4 Wranglers and 1 Gladiator. I run large tires that stick outside the fenders. I live 1.8 miles from a rock quarry and there are dump trucks on the roads all the time. I have not one single time in 25 years had to replace a windshield for a crack or rock chip, save for ONE on an old Liberty CRD that cracked on a bitterly cold morning with the defrost on high. I have no idea how so many people are going through Wrangler windshields like candy.

[@boughtnotbuiltoffroad7784]

OFFRD just lucky I guess? I mean, they are breaking on installation lol

[@chadgreen4853]

Take the Razor to Alaska when you go with TrailRecon 😁

[@froshproductions]

It’s easy point the nose at the ground until you get there 😂

[@jaromwolcott4493]

My biggest challenge living in Texas is no mountains and no public lands to enjoy. Other than that we love it here. (Moved here in 2001). Great Video!

[@withintheglass2170]

Wow Jelly really weighed down the Step Child. I don’t think you got enough new clothes Brittany😂😂

[@lyfandeth]

Suggest you file online with the NHTSA.GOV about the windshields cracking. That sounds like a manufacturing defect and safety hazard. If enough people file, there may be a recall & you'd be reimbursed for the rest. NHTSA can and will spank 'em. Chassis flex, bad glass, whatever. That's their problem

[@davidschilling4861]

My dad had one of those planes. Thanks for bringing back a great memory for me. U guys rock!

[@93harley883]

I have the pedal commander throttle controller on my 5.3 Silverado and I love it. No lag in the throttle truck takes off like a rocket. 32 different settings throttle super touchy on highest setting

[@groberts1980]

So I have a 2015 Wrangler with a stock windshield. When I got my first rock chip I stopped at the nearest auto part store and bought a tube of this fix/repair glue stuff. It filled the chip and now I can't even find it. I feel like if you do that soon after a chip happens, it won't split. I've not seen -12 degrees but I do live in the high desert where it gets down into the teens. I think that first chip happened coming back from Moab now that I think about it.

[@cesarquintanilla1264]

So blessed to get to do what you do. Glad you found a good windshield.

[@mscornwell]

I have to second what one of the other guys said; I will never, ever not watch one of your videos all the way to the very end again!! We drive the same 2018 JL Rubicon as well (except my wife had to have the fancy one touch retractable roof) and we havent had any cracks yet but she is kind of a pavement princess as my '05 LJ takes on the dirty stuff. Love the videos and if you guys are ever down in Tampa (you guys done Busch Gardens yet??) we've got a very nice guestroom that hardly ever gets used and my wife Carmen will cook the best Cuban food youve ever eaten!!

[@joshmaag2457]

The first time I flew a small 4 seater was over AC at night. Really cool experience. A lot easier to fly a plane then one may think.

[@collinmielbeck5535]

That's a nice doctor killer you guys were flying in.

[@jml7429]

Yup

[@SSMJ]

Happy I wasn't the only one that thought that.

[@boldrbangr9834]

One of the nicest I've seen. Love the color combo & the 500ci 6 cylinder doesn't hurt....need one in my JLUR!

[@bradshutler9356]

Any vehicle with a flat windshield is going to catch hell. All my old Scouts and CJ Jeeps went through several but, I never had a problem with them cracking, just pitted, chipped and sand blasted. I used Safe Lite for replacements back then and don't know about their quality now days. Brittany and Spandex are an excellent fit. Jelly and Crazy..... an excellent fit.

[@MrThorgrimm]

How does this only have 3.2k thumbs up and not the most watched video. Kevin you are a stud. Britt you are smart beautiful and amazing. Everyone else who subscribes watch the last minute of the video. Seriously not sure how this is not the most watched video on the whole channel. Trust me!!!!!

[@willwilliams2944]

had to come back and watch this for windshield info. my damn windshield cracked not even from being hit by anything, but from flexing my body on a bad road. jeep windshields are pathetic. thank you so much for the info. love and peace as always.

[@willwilliams2944]

yeah cant talk crap on i drive. you can on pedal commander because they are horrible. tthey are just signal amplifiers but i drive actually works. stock pedal is laggy like im driving my old jk

[@UncleElroy21]

It’s One Ton Dually with toy hauler time fuck yea 🤘

[@robertmarez3195]

Awesomeness how your sub invited on a airplane.... beautiful views.....Stepchild is amazing....Jelly almost caught the ball🐶😂.... you 2 are wonderful.... egarly awaiting the next video.... Safe travels

[@jamesbarber9852]

Of course I gotta rock chip right after watching this....lol... I have about 5-6 small ones and haven’t had any of them get cracks yet. I’ve heard so many things about Jeep windshields being crap but I guess I’m just been lucky with mine. Mine is a 2012 so maybe they just made them better then. I’ve had the iDrive for about 9 months and I personally love it. I use it on U9 on the freeway and I have a 6 speed manual and 4.88 gears and it just makes it easier and don’t have to shift as much. In town I’m U2-4 . It’s funny cause after I got it I kept hearing that it’s a waist and don’t buy it. Well I really like it glad to hear your response about it. We all need our Offroad video fix and long arm test results.

[@BecksArmory]

ok so at 18:50 in this video you should have rolled the footage of that jeep engineer saying there is nothing wrong with the stock windshield... lol

[@intelovrlnder6929]

Nice, drives like a Buick treks like a Jeep and has a heart of HellCat

[@Florida_Man_Robb]

I would say this is the one of the best “Reverse Clickbait” vids I’ve ever seen! You think you’re about to watch a somewhat boring windshield infomercial and then...BAM you’re on a plane ride! Only your best followers would ever get here. Very Cool.

[@rachelsmith4813]

Can’t believe the Jeep has that many rock chips!!!

[@d2340]

Holly crap I almost spit my Mountain Dew out when you referenced the Twilight Zone with Billy Shatner!!! Lol!!😆

[@coates27]

Came here for windshield info and got an entire show lol, you guys ate awesome

[@stevethornton9117]

So funny Poor Kevin hardly gets a word in in any of their vids without being interrupted

[@fordracerforever]

Glad we went with an aftermarket replacement; haven’t gotten a crack in over a year! Btw thanks guys for the sticker at the gas monkey meet up! We were the couple at the bar that ran into Kev on our way out. Got to take pics of the Step Child. Amazing build!!!! 🤩🤩🤩

[@bgood424]

What was the ball in that jelly was playing with at the end of the video?

[@boughtnotbuiltoffroad7784]

B Good cat toy

[@bgood424]

Thanks!

[@raymondayala2621]

owned a jeep for 3 months and windshield looks like I throw rocks at it for fun.

[@boughtnotbuiltoffroad7784]

Raymond Ayala ya it’s so crazy

[@jkustockaphobia2421]

Damn that’s crazy ! Is it a Jl that you own

[@Surago]

Raymond Ayala I had a 2013 Ford F-150 company truck. It cracked every time a grain of sand hit it.

[@MorganGlassco]

Had my Jeep for 2 months now. First month nothing, 2nd month I got 3 chips in about a 2 week time frame

[@J.Young808]

😳🤬🤦🏻‍♂️

[@BlueCollarBachelor]

Woo!! took a ride on the fork tailed Dr. Killer.

[@JLURBilletSilverMetallic]

Fantastic..I remember when we met you guys at Rock krawler that you wanted to take a trip to NYC and we suggested not to take the Stepchild to NYC and that was a way better way to see NYC without the smell and traffic and not to mention the NYC attitudes to boot! Jelly is sooo adorable. Thanks for the footage, be safe and have fun hope to see you guys back in upstate Ny . Bill and Sarah P.s. Britney we love the sound effects for the windshield crack spreading. Lol

[@robinturgeon2818]

Wow! The plane ride was so cool. You two are so blessed. I can't wait to see what you're up to next. Love you.

[@red07JK]

My 07 still has it OE windshield with couple rock chips but no cracks. Had lots of things from limbs, rocks, birds and a deer hit it and still holding up good. Can’t complain about OE windshields think it’s tuff. Might be the new cheaper made JL’s

[@knifetoucher]

Wow, I didn't know people could still get clearance to fly over Manhattan like that. Freedom tower is right there. This guy either has a lot of pull or jumped through a lot of hoops to get permission to fly in that zone.

[@bradgerttula3900]

BROJAK HORSEMALE I was thinking the same thing

[@tomthinks2089]

Welcome to the area hope you had a good time

[@goldeneaglearbor614]

The good ol doctor killer lol. Ill admit the v tail bonanza is cool looking but i would never personally fly one

[@joshlt2002]

Hey guys, I'm a brand new first time Jeep owner, I think what would really help me learn the ways in my Jeep experience is more videos dedicated to Jelly.

[@J.Young808]

“Just point it at the ground”🤣

[@jasonw4533]

What no in flight drinks service on the plane? Joking. Happy New Year to you guys! My windshield totally fine with nothing haha. I must have gorilla glass or something. Britney, the ending was great. You should be a model :)

[@dwtodd66]

35000 miles in a year and a half on my JLU Sahara and no cracks or chips yet....knock on wood. and thats in Vermont where they sand the roads with gravel in the winter. Had rock chips in every other vehicle i have owned but not in this Jeep yet. Guess i've been lucky

[@joshbuck5877]

Man I bet that jeep drives like a dream hell ya🇺🇸👍❤❤❤ Britney you are drop dead gorgeous 🥰 And look at Jelly try and catch the ball 🤣🤣🤣 So adorable love you guy's have fun and see ya soon enjoy that jeep.

[@Xoarkitty]

It's a V-tail doctor killer!

[@blueweb00]

I have a $0 deductible comprehensive coverage on my Jeep insurance policy (CA). Unlimited windshield replacements. Totally worth the extra few dollars a month, compared to having a higher deductible.

[@danyasha5]

Our compass has had 4 rock chips repaired already. The wrangler has had 1 repaired and the only reason I got it was from a salt truck flying passed me in the other lane.

[@clarkabrpi3428]

A quick fix for small chips in your windshield. I have a small crack in my original windshield on my old 93 yj. Its 1 part alcohol, 1 part bug juice and 1 part rock salt. Mix all 3 together in a glass container, then brush it over the chips and small cracks. I do this once a year and the crack becomes almost invisible. It's been 6 years and the crack has not grown.

[@jacobsawade3422]

Love you guys

[@brentking4538]

Gorilla Glass makes a replacement window, but it is not cheap.

[@trjnsd6874]

Wow! Those moves! And those sinuous lines! And that long slender torso! My Gosh Jelly is the cutest thing ever! ....but seriously, what a great video! The two of you are so comfortable on-camera, and together, you’re just so fun to watch, and we all learn in the process. And yes, Jeep windshields suck - even my lowly WK has a big crack from a tiny chip! I thought you two, especially Brit, would be grinning and laughing in a small plane! Try a glider and aerobatics - you’ll love it! Warner Springs near San Diego has a glider port. Interesting to see the weight StepChild has put on - all for a good purpose of course; but that engine is still the best sound of all ! Great video! Love that LiteBriteNation!

[@kangarhew1954]

I’ve been waiting for this video since I saw the Instagram post of y’all in the plane. My family took a random unplanned vacation to New York the other week. We left three days before y’all got there. It was my first time there, I can only imagine how cool it was to fly over the city!

[@TheKpalexander78]

Ever thought of getting your windshield wrap with a protective film. They do that for supercars. It might help on your next one

[@bobpurs]

Bonanza are awesome planes so fun to fly. 👍✊

[@IanNubbit]

In Texas check out Tex Plex. We at LDR Suspension work very close to them and I think you guys will love it.

[@jimquigley2382]

Greatest fashion show EVER!! LOL.

[@donjernigan8119]

Nice video, the Beech Bonanza was a surprise. It is a bit smaller than the helicopter I am working on now. Just replaced my windshield on my JLUR Pumpkin Pi before Christmas went OEM as I didn't have this information available on this aftermarket windshield. I did save the windshield to use as the glass in a picture frame with all the stickers trail maps and cracks to hang in the shop. I guess I need to look into the I drive and see if this is something I would want.

[@slowpokewrangler8752]

Hey kids, if you really want your little Jeep guy for your windshield, you can get decals that you stick on and it looks oem, that's what I did to my aftermarket windshield. Great video as always.

[@dealy9268]

My 2011 JK still has the original windshield. 3 stars in it but none have spread. Also my wife can make a Jeep guy for your after market windshield..... and anything you want that may be chasing the Jeep up the hill like maybe Jelly.

[@zipzip5807]

Geez Kevin, you are one lucky man. Brittany did you get an enhancement there? Thank you for not going too big. Just perfectly squeezable!

[@ericsalas9219]

My 2 favorite things. Lite Brite and NYC! ❤️

[@pepsicolaboy7280]

u need to autograph those cracks

[@darmanskirata4198]

I always wondered if you guys have different glass windshields in the US than europe or else. Every american car i see has a crack in the windshield and not the round tiny spider like cracks, no they are basically just split in half like i have literally never seen it happen with windshields here in germany for example.

[@tankscrittersandurbanhomes5579]

I was driving a mid 80s Chrysler lebaron. A truck in front of me on the highway lost his trailer ball and it flew up and came down right in front of my face. I've never been more scared in my life. Gorilla glass is premium stuff.

[@davidhoxit4274]

Love it when you leave us hanging...it's the anticipation of the next adventure!

[@kylerichard5703]

Nice to see brother and sister

[@michaelbrodzik2790]

my 2008 is on its 4th windshield i was thinking about making a 1" thick plexiglass one

[@1badawg66]

The first mods I did to my jku was a K and N intake, performance exhaust and a Hikeit throttle controller. On stock tires and suspension it is the quickest jk around. The throttle controller is amazing. Makes a huge difference.

[@Whiteandsonsgarage]

1badawg66 what year is your one mate? I’m looking at a 3.8 and people are saying they a dead slow

[@1badawg66]

CHEAP JEEPER mine 2012. I intentionally stayed away from the 3.8 but what I know is there is a delay programmed into the pedal response of the gas pedal. The Hikeit or pedal commander or whichever brand you choose can remove it. An air intake and less restrictive exhaust is a positive for any gas engine. Combined these mods made a big difference for me in an otherwise stock JKU.

[@JustinKingOffroad]

i made it 30 minutes down i70 before a rock destroyed my windshield. 1st trip in the JL hahaha.

[@four_low_adventures]

Very cool! Love the video footage of NY. crazy city. Can't wait for some wheeling videos and the long arm kit.

[@michaelrowe4516]

I don't have the iDrive but I do have the Hike It version - it's very difficult with a man peddle to drive on improved response mode - so touchy that it sounds like you'tr trying to race everyone. Not to mention stripping clutch!!! However the improved response is very noticeable and quite awesome!!!!

[@peterfranzese6577]

Nice twilight zone captain kirk reference!!

[@jasonmoseman4887]

Love you guys. Wish we had trails up in Alberta worthy of inviting you.

[@PoisonSpyder038]

Can’t wait for the next wheeling trip to see the new setup killing it on the rocks!!

[@henryford2736]

40Ft sounds like RV and you will be towing the Stepchild behind it. What an awesome tour of NY. Nice views!

[@rmccarty33]

I have a crack right now from top corner all the way across that literally I sat there and watched grow across my windshield in the sun while not even moving!! oh yeah and that was two weeks after i replaced it...

[@mericaeveryday]

I run the Gorilla glass and takes everything with out splitting so far. And got the little Jeep guy still.

[@holnugget]

I own a 2019 JWR and had to replace my stock windshield on my 2nd week during the summer driving into Denver. I replaced it with a $460 aftermarket windshield and have had ZERO problems since (5 months later). I absolutely recommend an aftermarket windshield. They are WAY better!

[@pulser955]

My 2014 Chevy Silverado crew cab 6.5 bed with a tool box and full ladder rack is 6800 lb.

[@tillmanfoster1681]

I haven't given it much thought since replacing it but I had to replace the windshield in mine about a year and a half ago and at the time no one had factory windshields. I have had the same experience as you guys, I get rock chips but not a single one has cracked across. The previous factory took one small rock and split across both ways. Ironically I live in Arkansas so maybe its just good ole Arkansas windshields, lol.

[@highwaykev4903]

Y'all be cracking me up lol. Good video and glad y'all had fun. Looking forward to y'all next one.

[@coitcuster4705]

I like Jelly's artwork on the driver's door window!

[@bakedbeanzontoast9078]

I always really like the end funny bits after you sign off, 👍👍👍👍

[@billythephoenix]

About that red extension chord plugged into the front of the plane. How far can you fly until it becomes unplugged from the wall?

[@boughtnotbuiltoffroad7784]

BILLY THE PHOENIX lol

[@556USD]

What a wonderfully entertaining video. Variety of content, adventures in the sky, tech, and fashion show! Britt's closeups rocked, her skin is flawless.

[@phillipcraggs6202]

I think maybe there are more than one manufacture of windshields, and maybe some are better made than others. I've had my JL for almost two years, no issues.

[@Bennett-xo6iu]

Loved the clothes show lol.. You should be a model brit......

[@GatorOverland]

This is some weird voodoo stuff… I saw your KZbin upload notification pop-up on my phone just before I left for lunch only to get a rock chip that has now gone vertically up-and-down the whole windshield of my JT… I just rolled 3500 miles.. apparently it’s not a matter of if… It’s when.

[@onefastcyclist]

Any ride in a Beechcraft is a class act, but around NYC is an E-ticket ride for sure! Looking forward to watching the Stepchild wheeling the trail with it's new suspension.

[@MischiefMakerTV]

Told you is would be 6700-6800# 😀. And your tires are really light compared to most...

[@xofcenter5576]

I might as well pre-schedule a replacement before I even head up to Tahoe, those OEM screens suck so bad.

[@cujo8762]

You guys are such Rock Stars,! This might be the best vid yet! The footage over New York was phenominal! Just wanted to say thanks for all the behind the scenes work you do to put forth enteraining content. Keep up the good work, looking forward to the next installment.

[@davewalkerden]

WOW, I din't know you could fly that close and low over Manhattan. That's awesome. Also, where are all the pilots saying "jet fuel is nothing like diesel, it's basically Kerosene and the stuff you're looking at is Avgas which is high octane gasoline"

[@charlesb4267]

I was reading through the comments wondering who would pick up on that, I believe that is 100LL grade avgas from the color and yes the last time I checked spark ignition engines didn't run on Jet A fuel !.

[@davewalkerden]

Well spotted @@charlesb4267 . Fun story; We had an old Fordson Major farm tractor that was built around WW2 when gasoline was scarce so it was designed to switch over to Kerosene when at operating temperature. We didn't have any Kerosene so we used Jet 'A' from our Jet Ranger. It ran fine but pumped out more white smoke than a Pitts Special at an airshow. It was a fun experiment and that old Tractor still runs to this day.

[@charlesb4267]

@@davewalkerden I've read about some tractors back in that era having that ability to run on "multi fuels" as they put it but really didn't know how they physically did it due to diesels being compression ignition with timed fuel injected and yet a carb gasoline engine being spark ignition with much lower compression. Two totally different concepts of how and when the fire event takes place. On the other hand turbine engines certainly can run on diesel but they smoke a little as its not as pure a fuel as Kerosene or Jet A. My dads very first tractor was a W4 and years later we searched around and found the last owner and bought it back but that is a gas only tractor. It sounds like your Fordson had a small issue with incomplete combustion while running on Jet A to put it mildly !.

[@danny89mc]

Should of started with it but I can fast forward lol but next window you get try optic armor windshields too

[@charles_wipman]

That NYC view was very pimp, and i've heard that flying on propellers planes it's more comfortable than on jet engines, but i don't know, i've never been on a plane; that view was great, that's for sure. And the ashers... for me, that i smoke... are a must have on any vehicle with a hard top. That new "trigger" mechanism for the gas pedal, after the whole explanation... look really good to me; i wish more vehicles had something like that as default, instead a gas pedal "as crisp" as a CETME C trigger, and btw, doesn't hurt to recognize that you were mistaken before, learn from mistakes and recognize that sometimes you make mistakes or that you were wrong.. i think that makes you better, accept the reality for be in possition to change it. I was hopping to see Brittany's mom now that you're safely back in TX, i think she's funny and i like her; and all those clothes look good to me, I think you're very favored with them. And... last but not least, all what your hoodies need... it's a front zipper; zipper up? = winter, zipper down? = summer. Put a front zipper on 'em and you'll have a customer here. Stay well, rest a bit, have fun in this 1st days of the year and take care.

[@jmsuitter5]

That's awesome what a great way to see the city

[@lyfandeth]

Jet fuel like diesel, yes. But that plane runs on aviation gas (avgas) which is still leaded *high* octane gas, like car gas.

[@terry5008]

Actually, I think Jet A-1 is more like Kerosine, only more refined. "Because they contain the same classes of hydrocarbons, kerosene, jet fuel and diesel are similar products. When it comes to kerosene vs. diesel for your kerosene heater, many people report that either is suitable. They do notice a stronger odor when using diesel, which is due to the fact that it contains a wider variety of hydrocarbons. In other words, kerosene is more highly refined than diesel, which means it has been processed at a higher temperature to remove more of the volatile compounds. The same difference exists between kerosene and jet fuel, which has been refined at even higher temperatures. The company that regulates petroleum products in India, Indian Oil, identifies jet fuel as SKF, which means "superior kerosene fuel." Among the higher standards jet fuel has to meet are those for freezing point, flash point, viscosity, sulfur content and calorific value. In addition, it contains additives to help it burn more cleanly and efficiently as well as to prevent ice formation and corrosion." itstillruns.com/the-differences-between-kerosene-jet-fuel-12003828.html

[@Dragonford350]

Man I wish I was able to keep up with the E3 off-road stuff and everything I'm a free member but I just haven't had time to sit down and check it out you guys are all over where I'm from it would have been great to meet up.

[@EverythingOutdoors]

Love lite Brite, love being an E3 member. Keep up the good work. I love to fly, I would paraglide before I climb into a v-tail though. I will stick to the rocks. Thanks for the info on screens. My Jeep window was new in 2000 and so was my Jeep. I have the same rock chip from 2000 today. Oh wait, I replaced that window in 2000 and a week later got the new chip. Jeeps have had the same issue since the 40's lol. Glad to finally have a solution. Thank you.

[@markbelanger5772]

I have JK and I replaced the windshield once and when with the mopar option windshield that three time stronger then the factory it’s called mopar gorilla glass windshield from Corning glass it’s a bit more money but it a whole lot stronger then factory and still has all the Jeep stuff on the glass

[@DrIce15]

Love the Ace Ventura line about the wing 😂🍻

[@FabiusMaximus1000]

It's actually from the Twilight Zone. William Shatner episode in fact.