Colonel Clank

My 96 SE needs a new windshield. Are they the same for 2dr and 4dr machines? Can the rubber windshield molding be reused and if so, how is it removed without damage? Thanks

All the online quotes come in at $200-$230. I'll call a bunch of places and see who really wants the business. Would like to come in at $160 all in.

rgr4475

Most places includes moldings in the prices. I recently paid $208 for a new windshield with moldings, installed on my 98. I had quotes over $300. I'm in the Northeast not far outside of NYC so things are usually a little more expensive, but 160 is gonna be tough. And if you have the original moldings on there, just get new ones. They aren't that expensive.

LACK

Cost on the glass itself is 74 bucks in my system, molding is 15 then shops add in their markup on the glass so they can make their profit.

1.5 hours of labor for install is the going rate for most w/s installs which ranges anywhere from 50-65 an hour.

$200 is a very fair price.

Hope that helps some.

00t444e

I believe that every xj from 84-01 used the same size windshield.

nujeepguy

4 yrs ago, the guy came out,pulled trim and glass on a h3 hummer.
glued in the new and put back trim in less than 2 hrs.zero problems. i forgot it happened till i read this!

moparado

$160 pro-installed might be a stretch. But it doesn't hurt to shop around.

Had mine replaced a couple years ago, $240 installed.

LACK

Correct, as well as the Comanche and 2 doors. Same part number.

tacklebox

I had mine replaced a couple weeks back $185 total for glass and new molding. I used a shop with a mobile service so that was an additional $25 but he came to my office and replaced the glass in the parking lot. He took great care in inspecting after removal and even took the time to prime a couple rust spots while it was out. All that and it still took less than 45 minutes.

freegdr

Mines getting done Saturday 225.0 total safe light cheapest mobil I found.