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Old Mar 29, 2009 | 07:18 AM
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So I had left my Jeep parked in my spot outside my apartment for a few days... ( I take the train into the city everyday). After about 2 days sitting.. I come back and fire her up to go run around, and there is a massive crack in my windshield that comes up from the center and goes to the left in front of the driver, about half way to the the left pillar.

What could have caused this? and has anyone else had a similar experience? There is no impact point on the glass, and I cannot remember any debris hitting my shield before I parked? Anyone know if I can get this replaced on warranty? Is this v. expensive without warranty?

Would really be a downer if it is..as I am just about to get her lifted with new shoes and other other toys ..after having watched your jeeps grow for 2 years.. you know..those other priorities (her priorities )
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Old Mar 29, 2009 | 07:29 AM
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Finally! You get to join our club! All of our windshields have broke in this manner! Now just turn on your defroster and watch the crack grow!
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Old Mar 29, 2009 | 07:35 AM
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Is there a TSB out there for this? Or is this a stupid question that I already know the answer to...
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Old Mar 29, 2009 | 07:36 AM
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I was pulling out of the garage early one really dark cold morning last month and I heard this loud snap. I stopped took a look around but didn't see anything. Later in the day I saw a large crack in the middle of my windshield on the bottom. I didn't see any rock dings that would have caused the problem but the crack has since progressed halfway up the windshield and spread horizontally all the way to the passenger side of the pillar. Time for a replacement!
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Old Mar 29, 2009 | 06:01 PM
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Probably that the left and right sport bars are not tightened at the same position on the windshield, and it makes a stress to the glass
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