Never knew this about fold down windshield!?

[R3TRO]

Just a disclaimer here. I will probably never fold down my windshield. I think it's cool that it's a heritage carry-over, but the reality is that the difficulty in doing so, and that frame/rollbar are still present, just doesn't warrant the effort on my part.

Now back on topic... I just saw a picture today for the first time of one folded down on a Jeep that has ACC. Never knew there was a huge box that stays put and that you get a factory cover that must be put in place to protect the sensors?! No offense if you have this, but it just looks plain dumb. Even without that box, from a distance it still looks like the windshield is still in place! Also the way it sits on hood with frame curved up looks like it would block some serious trail view!

The reality is that a modern Jeep, or any other vehicle, are just not meant to do this anymore. Looks super cool on CJ's though! [sorry if I sound like a hater]

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[bd100]

Folded it down once to watch fireworks. Kind of nice for that. Probably never again though. Honestly if they had a solid roof and non-detachable doors that'd be fine by me. Of course, others really like all the removable stuff.

 

[AndySpill]

As many know, windshield's originally folded to get the vehicle into a crate for military shipping, not (so much) for an open air experience.

A lot of engineering (read: money that could be spent elsewhere) goes into making today's Wrangler capable of doing this for the extremely small minority of owners who have taken their windshield down, and the even smaller minority of these owners who do so regularly.

YMMV but it's my #1 feature that should be dropped to reduce costs and/or apply those savings to other aspects of the vehicle.

 

[Terrymo]

I don’t disagree with the fact that the fold down windshield is useless for most buyers but it’s nice for running wiring. Also some features are just legacy items and considered part of “the brand”. Removing original features is just diluting the concept of the Jeep. Maybe only a very small percentage of buyers care and fold down windshields, removable tops and doors will go away over time.

 

[R3TRO]

...removable tops and doors will go away over time.

I hope you're wrong, especially with the top!

 

[SouthCo]

They should just design the windshield so it rolls down like a foot or so into the dash and get rid of the fold down feature. IDK fold down doesn't appeal to me but I might be inclined to push a button and have the windshield go down a little bit into the dash...

Edit: Actually that's probably a bad idea as I'm sure there would be additional wind noise and/or potential leaks...

 

[ArcadeTracks]

It gives a better view while parked, though. I've folded mine down to watch baseball games -- no streaks, smears, glare, frame, dots, or inspection stickers in the way. Plus, very comfortable seats.

 

[KCSgtMaj]

Fold down windshield at the drive in would be cool.

 

[1941KY24]

There's a very very slim chance I would ever remove the hard top or doors on mine.... There was less than a zero chance I would fold the windshield down unless it was for running wiring.... after learning what it looks like folded down... I'm thinking someone would have to pay me a healthy sum of money to even consider it. That looks as useful as a screen door on a submarine.

 

[cripton805]

Take into consideration that the weight of the windshield will dent the hood.

Some people have reported and destroyed their hood. It's not a good idea to drive with the windshield down. Maybe while parked and want the open air experience.

 

[Odyssey USA]

If there was one thing they could remove feature-wise without too much objection, I’d think it would be the fold down windshield. I’ve done it once but it did make reaching those hard to clean dash cracks up front a little easier fwiw. It being there, it’ll catch moisture retaining dirt and debris too so folding it down to clean might not be a bad thing. Maybe it would lower the cost of the vehicle a little if it was no longer available, who knows. They’d probably just pocket the money anyway lol.

Personally, I’ll never have the doors or top off either due to time to do it, space in the garage, & security on long trips but it’s a feature a lot of people use. I don’t see that going anywhere. I do like the option of removing the freedom panels though.

 

[Nitehawk92]

I hope you're wrong, especially with the top!

I wouldn't buy a Jeep if the top and doors did not come off!!!! Driving naked is one of the main reasons I have a Jeep...

 

[Kracka]

Yup... Pointless "feature" that I'd be fine seeing go away. It would be an overall better vehicle without (lighter, stronger, cheaper, quieter, less broken windshields, etc.).

 

[Nitehawk92]

Take into consideration that the weight of the windshield will dent the hood.

Some people have reported and destroyed their hood. It's not a good idea to drive with the windshield down. Maybe while parked and want the open air experience.

If you fold down the windshield you need to secure the windshield down. Driving with it down and unsecured is a bad idea. There is a tie down kit...

 

[R3TRO]

Take into consideration that the weight of the windshield will dent the hood.

Some people have reported and destroyed their hood. It's not a good idea to drive with the windshield down. Maybe while parked and want the open air experience.

If you fold down the windshield you need to secure the windshield down. Driving with it down and unsecured is a bad idea. There is a tie down kit...

Hmmm... Never thought about this?!

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