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Old 05-18-2005, 04:45 PM
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4Runner Lexan Cargo Area Window 3rd Gen

I busted my cargo area window on a root in Tellico last weekend and was wanted to fab a cheeper window myself. I have axcess to many different plastics because my dad own a sign company. 16g steel could be an option but I might gert tunnel vision and feel like I am driving a panel van. I want to use polycarb because of it's strength but I am not sure if bullet proof glass is too expensive to replace both sides. I am going to use this material for my early bronco windsheild but I am fine with having no windsheild now. Has any one replaced their rear windows with anything. I hope this is an easy swap....

Old 05-19-2005, 02:49 AM
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Dude, that is crazy, never seen one do that before. You should be able to do a lexan window, but the hardest part could be getting the curves to set just right.
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the compound curve is going to be tuff to say the least. also, it will scratch like a bitch, and won't hold the tint well, but hey, if it's cheap, then give it a try...
Old 05-19-2005, 06:25 PM
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Lexan should bend easy and I could get smoked lexan.
Old 05-20-2005, 03:25 AM
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A friend had a car that got broken into a few times (the theifs) broke the door pillar window to gain access... So he replaced it with plexiglass... next thing you know one of his friends had a broken hand (coincedence? I think not)
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wow, no way.

thats a cool story actually..
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Originally Posted by Hyperlite
Lexan should bend easy and I could get smoked lexan.
Is NC a "glass waiver state"? Down here in SC most insurance sompanies will replace any broken/cracked glass for $0...not too bad.
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Uh I dunno, insurance actually paid me already
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