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Old Feb 16, 2011 | 06:08 PM
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Default Windshield Help

This is my first post I think? I have been trying to find somewhere that I can get windshield hinges for my 2010/JK. I have not touched the current brackets with a wrench yet and have never seen a JK with the windshield folded down yet. They do fold don't they? Please help, I know of a couple more people that have looked also with no luck!
My HEEP is still pretty much stock so far but that will change once the weather isn't -30c. If I can figure out how to put a picture or two up I will?
Thanks for the help
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Old Feb 16, 2011 | 06:13 PM
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Yes, you can fold it down. There is a section in the owners manual that has instructions. However, it breaks some paint when you do it at the hinges and screws and it's not legal for on-road use. I wouldn't recommend it.

Oh yeah, and welcome to the forum!
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Old Feb 16, 2011 | 06:24 PM
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u will find it leaks after (water)
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Old Feb 16, 2011 | 06:54 PM
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im a big hunter i lay the window down once a month or more no air or water leaks on mine also no chiped paint takes a bit of time i need 2 upgrade 2 the or-fab front roll bar its safer and faster be careful i broke my window the first time i did this the glass is so close to the hood hinge and the hood is maid of beer cans, it flexes like crazy, hit a lil bump and its all over i got the dealer 2 warranty it and i built spacers 1" taller and its been great
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 03:25 AM
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Ok, I don't know why he said they all leak after then.
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 05:39 AM
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Originally Posted by whataheep
This is my first post I think? I have been trying to find somewhere that I can get windshield hinges for my 2010/JK. I have not touched the current brackets with a wrench yet and have never seen a JK with the windshield folded down yet. They do fold don't they? Please help, I know of a couple more people that have looked also with no luck!
My HEEP is still pretty much stock so far but that will change once the weather isn't -30c. If I can figure out how to put a picture or two up I will?
Thanks for the help
Yes, they do fold down. You do not need to purchase anything. Just get a wrench and go to town. The directions are in the owners manual

and it's not legal for on-road use
In my state, the legal issue is not with the windshield. The issue is using eye protection.
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 07:34 AM
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Originally Posted by whataheep
This is my first post I think? I have been trying to find somewhere that I can get windshield hinges for my 2010/JK. I have not touched the current brackets with a wrench yet and have never seen a JK with the windshield folded down yet. They do fold don't they? Please help, I know of a couple more people that have looked also with no luck!
My HEEP is still pretty much stock so far but that will change once the weather isn't -30c. If I can figure out how to put a picture or two up I will?
Thanks for the help
JK with the windshield folded down pics:

















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