Cracked windshield.
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Cracked windshield.
Hello,
This morning I noticed I have a crack in my windshield (96 4Runner, 3.4L, 4x4).
I do not know when it happened, but I do know that it was not a result of anything hitting it.
So I guess it was stress related (I hope the frame of my truck is not moving too much!).
My question is: does anyone try to stop the crack from “growing” by drilling a hole in the windshields where the crack stops. And if yes: did it work well, was it worth the effort?
Thank you.
This morning I noticed I have a crack in my windshield (96 4Runner, 3.4L, 4x4).
I do not know when it happened, but I do know that it was not a result of anything hitting it.
So I guess it was stress related (I hope the frame of my truck is not moving too much!).
My question is: does anyone try to stop the crack from “growing” by drilling a hole in the windshields where the crack stops. And if yes: did it work well, was it worth the effort?
Thank you.
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I never tried drilling a hole in one before but you can take it to a glass shop and they can fix it. They put some kind of epoxy in it to stop the chip from running. This was done to a car I had once and it worked good, I never had any problems with it.
I think there is even a diy kit sold auto parts places to do this with but I have never tried one.
Shawn
I never tried drilling a hole in one before but you can take it to a glass shop and they can fix it. They put some kind of epoxy in it to stop the chip from running. This was done to a car I had once and it worked good, I never had any problems with it.
I think there is even a diy kit sold auto parts places to do this with but I have never tried one.
Shawn
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Originally Posted by Localmotion
just take it to a glass repair shop and have them fill it in.
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Repairs should be covered by insurance without a deductible or affecting rates. Sort of like free periodic checkups at the doctor. You will cost the insurance less if you don't drive around with a cracked windshield, or ask for the whole thing to be replaced when the crack gets really big.
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Thank you for all replays.
I did call my insurance (All State) and they told me I will have to pay deductible to replace windshield.
And I already call around I can get new windshield with new molding for $175.00.
So it is not too bad.
The one thing bothers me is that crack appears to be “stress related”. And I just don’t understand why it happens.
I did call my insurance (All State) and they told me I will have to pay deductible to replace windshield.
And I already call around I can get new windshield with new molding for $175.00.
So it is not too bad.
The one thing bothers me is that crack appears to be “stress related”. And I just don’t understand why it happens.
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You may have had something hit it and not know it. Windshields are most susceptible at the edges-if that is where it started. Expansion and contraction from heat and cold will cause the crack to run.
When I bought my truck it had a small crack near the rear view mirror. I paid $35.00 to have it filled and it still kept getting worse. I ended up replacing the whole windshield for $175.00.
When I bought my truck it had a small crack near the rear view mirror. I paid $35.00 to have it filled and it still kept getting worse. I ended up replacing the whole windshield for $175.00.
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One time, I was eating a fudge bar while driving. I have a 5sp, so I held the bar in my left hand (as well as the steering wheel {not quite as important as the fudge at the time}). As I made a left corner, some chick almost ran me off the road. The fudge bar made a streak across the windshield, down the door, and across my leg. I am still not sure if this incident caused my windshield to crack. I do not think my insurance agent would believe it. I have never been compensated for the fudge I lost.
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Originally Posted by Bobakazi
One time, I was eating a fudge bar while driving. I have a 5sp, so I held the bar in my left hand (as well as the steering wheel {not quite as important as the fudge at the time}). As I made a left corner, some chick almost ran me off the road. The fudge bar made a streak across the windshield, down the door, and across my leg. I am still not sure if this incident caused my windshield to crack. I do not think my insurance agent would believe it. I have never been compensated for the fudge I lost.
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