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Mryan

03-23-2024 06:23 PM

Top or Bottom?

I recently tried to install my front windshield which I have done before with success, however this time I broke it while installing. For those of you that have done it do you start at the top or bottom?

72c20customcamper

03-23-2024 06:25 PM

Re: Top or Bottom?

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Originally Posted by Mryan (Post 9298083)

I’ve always started at the bottom

CanadianNascar

03-23-2024 07:21 PM

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I started bottom as well, used lots of tire lube on the rubber, rope trick, masking tape, and glass pry bar tool thingys..
Also used 2 ratchet straps around windshield and frame, top & bottom.
Place long 2x4 with cushion between wood and glass. It helped keep constant pressure on the glass to frame.
I don't have any pics but found this on the inter web.

CG	03-23-2024 08:30 PM

Re: Top or Bottom?

Hmm ratchet straps. Never even considered that for doing one alone. Did it go smoothly?

CanadianNascar

03-23-2024 11:58 PM

Re: Top or Bottom?

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Originally Posted by CG (Post 9298128)

Hmm ratchet straps. Never even considered that for doing one alone. Did it go smoothly?

There were two of us, lots of patience & lube,:cool: I left the straps on for a few days also, kept whacking with full hand in various spots to help seat the rubber/glass.
I also had the metal trim which posed more of a hassle, but very satisfying when done. :smoke:
Watch some YouTube vids too lol.

Good Luck!!

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