I had my windshield replaced today due to a crack. The shop came highly recommended, and the rep did a pretty quick job of the swap.

He mentioned to me that the previous windshield had an "aftermarket trim piece" on the upper portion of the glass, and because it was not a factory item, he did not replace it. Now there is a gap between the top edge of the glass and the body of the Jeep.

So... am I being BS'd or, is he speaking the truth?

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-Rich
It must be air in the fuel!

I have a 04 KJ and I don't have a trim piece above my front windshield, I don't think he is B.Sing you !!!

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96 XJ with a lot of crap !!
04 KJ with some crap!!
15 Forester XT
14 STI Wagon
75 Cutlass "S"

02's had it but it caused wind noise. MFG stopped installing them in late 02, early 03 IIRC.

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99 TJ
71 C101
04 KJ
03 SFA KJ Sport
LOST JEEPS So-Cal

What JJ said is correct . early 03 is when my glass guy said they quit. If he said it was after market and you have an o3 and earlier I would hope that he installs it back. Won't hurt anything but its the principal

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03 OVERLAND EDITION /Kilby-Skidrow-Mopar-4XGuard skids/ 2.5 inch TOTAL CONTROL JBA coilovers -JBA Arms/MOABS-31 FALKEN WILDPEAK AT3W / 4.10's etc, 04 Kilimanjaro Edition loaded, plus 05 KJ limited

Thanks for the quick reply guys.

I have an '05 CRD, but he said the glass had been replaced once before. I am wondering if the previous owner's glass guy installed it by accident... or was this a CRD thing too?

I am concerned with the MN winter if ice can get in the crack and frost-wedge the glass and/or seal? ...or should I just go with it as it is?

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-Rich
It must be air in the fuel!

Mine has sat out at work etc and never had a problem with the open area

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MUDD'S MOTORSPORT'S We do IFS lift installs ,
03 OVERLAND EDITION /Kilby-Skidrow-Mopar-4XGuard skids/ 2.5 inch TOTAL CONTROL JBA coilovers -JBA Arms/MOABS-31 FALKEN WILDPEAK AT3W / 4.10's etc, 04 Kilimanjaro Edition loaded, plus 05 KJ limited

My 05 has it. I think the PO had it replaced, as it's Pilkington brand...

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05 KJ Limited 4x4 in Light Khaki: Detours USA Backbone, Warn M8000, Huskyliners, RockLizard Super Skink sliders, OME/Bilstein Lift, JBA UCA's, 245/70/17 Nitto Terra Grapplers
07 LR3 SE V8
1996 XJ Country
2015 KL Limited

My '05 did not have a trim piece above the windshield when I purchased it. However, when I had to replace my windshield, the replacement guy added one. The aftermarket windshield was slightly shorter than the stock one and he made a little bit of a mess removing the stock one. The trim piece sealed the gap and hid his mistake.

I didn't like it, but now I don't even notice it. Looks stock.

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I'm right 97% of the time. Who cares about the other 4%.

What if the Hokey Pokey is what it's all about?

2005 Jeep Liberty Limited - Bright Silver Metallic

thanks again, I am just going to rock what I have. I have a $0 deductible on all glass (best $14/yr EVAR!) and the glass company warranties the workmanship for as long as I own the Jeep... which will be a while. If the window cracks and/or breaks again, I will just have them come out and fix it.

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-Rich
It must be air in the fuel!