Another Windshield Question - different models?

[mgrowc1]

So I have read through everything I could find and still dont think I know what I am doing...

Basically I have to get a new windshield. I have a 2018 JLUR. I keep getting asked if it has a windshield antenna, which I am almost certain that it does not. However, I didnt think any had so I am not even sure any more. When they search by my VIN the replacement pulls up a gorilla logo windshield model number 2479. This doesn’t mention antenna but I am guessing this is the new gorilla glass? It is just under $500 installed. The 2415 is what I thought I needed and is the OEM (logos) but without antenna for just under $400 installed. I also have aftermarket options of 2416 or 2417 (solar). The 2416 is without antenna and 2417 is with antenna. Both around $250 but 2416 would need to be special ordered and a few weeks wait.

So I have a few questions. 1 - what am i looking for with the antenna? 2 - is the 2479 the gorilla glass? If so, is the nearly double cost worth it long term as I may do that if so. 3 - With the only difffernce in the 2416 and 2417 being antenna couldn’t i just get the 2417 and even if i dont have the antenna just cut the wires so that I dont have to wait a few weeks?

Another issue is that my windshield is going to stop me getting an inspection sticker and I was planning on driving to the beach next week so really needed it all taken care of within a week but I am thoroughly confused now.

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[W1ck3d]

Are you from outside the US? Export wranglers have a DAB antenna that connects to the upper center of the windshield (looks like a defroster connection on the flipper glass) and do you have adaptive cruise control? I think those are only on 19s so you wont have to worry about that but as far as i know there is no other windshield antenna unless im forgetting something.... And yes to #3 it shouldn't hurt anything, but the antenna wouldn't have wires coming off the windshield they should be coming from the header.... Just make sure nothing is connected to the windshield in the upper center area around the mirror area

 

[Jeepsterfreak]

So I have read through everything I could find and still dont think I know what I am doing...

Basically I have to get a new windshield. I have a 2018 JLUR. I keep getting asked if it has a windshield antenna, which I am almost certain that it does not. However, I didnt think any had so I am not even sure any more. When they search by my VIN the replacement pulls up a gorilla logo windshield model number 2479. This doesn’t mention antenna but I am guessing this is the new gorilla glass? It is just under $500 installed. The 2415 is what I thought I needed and is the OEM (logos) but without antenna for just under $400 installed. I also have aftermarket options of 2416 or 2417 (solar). The 2416 is without antenna and 2417 is with antenna. Both around $250 but 2416 would need to be special ordered and a few weeks wait.

So I have a few questions. 1 - what am i looking for with the antenna? 2 - is the 2479 the gorilla glass? If so, is the nearly double cost worth it long term as I may do that if so. 3 - With the only difffernce in the 2416 and 2417 being antenna couldn’t i just get the 2417 and even if i dont have the antenna just cut the wires so that I dont have to wait a few weeks?

Another issue is that my windshield is going to stop me getting an inspection sticker and I was planning on driving to the beach next week so really needed it all taken care of within a week but I am thoroughly confused now.

Here are the factory mopar #s
68293198AC w/navigation
68291705AC

Apparently the 68293198AC has an antenna. See post #16 for pic.

https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/oem-vs-oee-windshield-replacement.21449/page-2

 

[Rhinebeck01]

@Jeepsterfreak

What's this one, chopped liver. Installed in 2018

And this one with 2 wires that a forum member had installed in 2018:

 

[Jeepsterfreak]

@Jeepsterfreak

What's this one, chopped liver. Installed in 2018

And this one with 2 wires that a forum member had installed in 2018:

68291705AC is a newer version of AB.

No idea about 68350472AC. It comes up empty on mopar and google search results.

Mopar has seem to make a mess out of the windshield supply.

 

[Bri_BKT]

68291705AC is a newer version of AB.

No idea about 68350472AC. It comes up empty on mopar and google search results.

Mopar has seem to make a mess out of the windshield supply.

Tell me about it. I drove a brand new JLUR home Dec 27th and got a nice rock chip that quickly turned into a massive crack. That day I called in to get it replaced (OEM). Still waiting. Safelite is telling me maybe Mar 13. Not holding my breath.

 

[gschones]

I turned my defroster last week during an ice storm and after 20 minutes the glass cracked. I started pricing them at around 500.00. I called Jeep Wave and they said that they would cover it under warranty if it was cracked and did not have a rock chip. Just to check, I called Geico and they said that they would send safelite out and replace it for 50.00. I have an appointment tomorrow. I decided to pay geico 50.00 and get it done rather than messing with the dealer.

 

[Yoodie]

@Jeepsterfreak

And this one with 2 wires that a forum member had installed in 2018:

It appears that the 68350472AC is for those with adaptive cruise. There seem to be defrost wires going through the forward camera portion of the windshield. These are pics from my 2019.

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