Author Topic: Lexan Windshield for Toyota? (Read 18551 times)

Shamb · « **on:** May 05, 2007, 09:42:16 PM »

So I posted this over at PBB as well.. but I figured there's alot of great minds over here that dont get on PBB much so why not post in both locations?

Does it exist?

Any company make Lexan windshields specifically for Toyota's or is it an item that you have to special order from someone?

Upon doing some research i've found...

This one doesn't say anything about Toyota, just a few misc cars.

http://www.percyshp.com/index.php?op...=3&Itemid =33

Explains speedglass but doesn't mention if pre formed windshields are made

http://www.offroadoverstock.com/stor...&cat=20&afid=&

Any input? I'm getting tired of shattering my windshield everytime my truck flops/rolls

*ROKTOY* · « **Reply #1 on:** May 06, 2007, 08:46:37 AM »

Just make your own out of a piece of lexan, of course you will need a windshield for a pattern. Then with a propane torch just heat and bend to shape.

Wermz84 · « **Reply #2 on:** May 06, 2007, 08:52:43 AM »

This is interesting, courious to know more.

The second link isnt woking. so i jus went to the home page.

wombat · « **Reply #3 on:** May 06, 2007, 09:11:52 AM »

If you want to be reall tacky about it just cut out the shape and screw it in... LOL

Shamb · « **Reply #4 on:** May 06, 2007, 09:33:34 AM »

Best i've found thus far is from a guy on PBB.

Here's the link, I emailed them and am waiting for a responce.

http://www.roadlessgear.com/Merchant...Y/PROD/A/RG130

I dont feel confident enough to go buy an expensive piece of Lexan and try to mold it.. LOL... i'd probably burn or bubble it some how.. I dont know enough about it to feel comfortable molding.

~tc~ · « **Reply #5 on:** May 06, 2007, 09:39:32 AM »

Just don't roll/flop! LOL

Seriously, if you're doing it that often, just need to take the windshield out. Any Lexan/polycarbonate windshield is gonna get scratched so fast in offroad use that you won't be able to see out of it anyways.

If you're doing it to be "legal" on the way to/from the trail, note that plexi windshields are illegal for road use in most states anyways. SOME states will allow you to drive a vehicle without a windshield if you have goggles.

Shamb · « **Reply #6 on:** May 06, 2007, 11:08:12 AM »

Refer to the sig, this rig will never see street use.

according to speedglass it has almost all the same traits as glass... within .3% of glass and will not scratch.

I know guys in buggies run them without any complaints.

BUBBA · « **Reply #7 on:** May 07, 2007, 09:56:54 PM »

Yea true Lexan is scratch resistant,shatter resistant and almost bullet proof.It is expensive,expect to pay more for a sheet of it than the cost of a new windshield.But it's probably worth it if you keep bustin them.

fullthrottle · « **Reply #8 on:** May 08, 2007, 03:49:18 AM »

i think it would be much cheeper to modify your truck to use two flat peacs of lexan, it mite look funny but who cares

Shamb · « **Reply #9 on:** May 09, 2007, 12:43:18 PM »

It HAS to be able to flex because thats the only reason why my window is breaking.. the cab tweaks when it's layed over and this is what's causing the shatter.

Besides that... glass in the eye probably doesn't feel very well!

Wermz84 · « **Reply #10 on:** May 09, 2007, 03:37:36 PM »

Quote from: Shamb on May 09, 2007, 12:43:18 PM

Besides that... glass in the eye probably doesn't feel very well!

I'm going to have to say no on that one as well.

~tc~ · « **Reply #11 on:** May 13, 2007, 05:46:29 PM »

So if it's trail only, why worry about a windshield at all?

inmyownsummerami · « **Reply #12 on:** May 14, 2007, 06:47:28 PM »

Quote from: ~tc~ on May 13, 2007, 05:46:29 PM

So if it's trail only, why worry about a windshield at all?

A. Dust sucks
B. Its nice to have if it starts raining, or Snowing
C. Keeps the heat in when snow wheeling

Hyena · « **Reply #13 on:** May 14, 2007, 09:05:57 PM »

i may be doing something like this too. it does suck without a windshield.

Shamb · « **Reply #14 on:** May 14, 2007, 09:41:12 PM »

Quote

A. Dust sucks
B. Its nice to have if it starts raining, or Snowing
C. Keeps the heat in when snow wheeling

Exactly, It's nice to be able to do snow runs and keep the heat in (somewhat)

And I have bad allergies so dust kills me on the trail... if it can be blocked by a windshield it helps alot.

Brad I got an e-mail from a guy that has pre formed speedglass for our trucks.

Here's his e-mail

sales@roadlessgear.com

looking at around $220 shipped to your door.

toy4x4ota · « **Reply #15 on:** May 15, 2007, 09:31:35 PM »

do you know if these are DOT approved

Shamb · « **Reply #16 on:** May 15, 2007, 10:10:43 PM »

don't have a clue, i'd imagine it says on the web-site though.

toy4x4ota · « **Reply #17 on:** May 15, 2007, 11:19:36 PM »

i checked but didnt see anything, thats why i asked

jimbo74 · « **Reply #18 on:** May 15, 2007, 11:29:51 PM »

i am pretty sure that the lexan windshileds are not dot approved

toy4x4ota · « **Reply #19 on:** May 16, 2007, 07:58:52 AM »

these seem like a great idea but a lot of money, i know it is about the same price as a new windshield anyways, but still pretty expensive. i want to cut a piece of lexan to fit and then heat it up and mold it around stock winshield to get the right curve to it, might work and it would be cheaper

mudaddict · « **Reply #20 on:** May 17, 2007, 11:46:48 AM »

let me know how this goes this would be a good investment truck doesnt see road so i dont care would rather not break a windshield! not to expensive either

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