Windshield replacement

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  1. Woodchuck88

    Woodchuck88 Medium Load Member

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    Thanks I’ll see if they will travel to NY state from South Dakota to replace one windshield.
     
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    I had that company do one. They got rid of the weatherstripping and "glued" it in...
     
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    When that windshield is replaced, make SURE they seal it WELL. I had two windshields replaced on T680's and both times ended up with the nine banshees from Hades screaming in the truck. They failed to fully seal it and I ended up having to climb up there with a clear caulk and go to work. Beyond the annoying noise it leaked.
     
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    They did a good job on mine. Been driving in rain all week, no leaks at all. No wind noise either @Lepton1 so all is good.
     
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    Yeah, mine didn't leak either. I'm glad I wasn't there the next time the windshield needed to be replaced...
     
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    Why didn't you use the black caulk? I've heard it's bigger & more filling.
     
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    It was a company truck. I tried to hide the evidence.
     
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    Lepton1 Road Train Member

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    Double check once you drive through a downpour. Wind noise is one thing. Dealing with a leak is another. Let us know after you have run a week or so.
     
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    Lmao. Zipped right over your head there, didn't it, bud? ;)
     
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    Get ya some 1/4 inch rope an slap it in yerself. They easy to do, IF they just use the rubber seal an not urethane.