OEM vs OEE windshield replacement.

[acoz8]

The OEE option is about 120 bucks cheaper. Has anyone else gone with this? And how would you recommend it?

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[BillG]

Actually it’s probably made at the same place, just doesn’t have the logos. I went with OEM w/logos. I wanted it back the same as new.

 

[Mojito Mojo]

I’m scheduled to get my windshield replaced today. When working with State Farm and the glass company I was very specific that I wanted OEM. State Farm told me that I might be responsible for any price difference but the glass installer told me that wouldn’t be a problem. I have zero deductible BTW.

 

[BillG]

I’m scheduled to get my windshield replaced today. When working with State Farm and the glass company I was very specific that I wanted OEM. State Farm told me that I might be responsible for any price difference but the glass installer told me that wouldn’t be a problem. I have zero deductible BTW.

I think I annoyed the glass company that did mine by calling them back and telling them to make sure it was for a JL.
There’s going to be a problem for someone, with there being two different 18 Wranglers.

 

[Mojito Mojo]

I think I annoyed the glass company that did mine by calling them back and telling them to make sure it was for a JL.
There’s going to be a problem for someone, with there being two different 18 Wranglers.

They go off the VIN #. Not only will they be able to tell if it’s a JK or JL, but if you have the 8.4” audio which comes with acoustic glass.

 

[timn1984]

Safelite did mine with the Logo one, great job , but did not vacuum the car out, no big deal...... Funny how rocks hit the straight up windshields more than any other ones.

 

[RussJeep1]

They go off the VIN #. Not only will they be able to tell if it’s a JK or JL, but if you have the 8.4” audio which comes with acoustic glass.

Do you have any idea how the acoustic glass windshield might affect the ability to change to the Gorilla Glass one: that is if a windshield needs to be replaced anyway because the initial one was damaged and you want to upgrade someday (not available today, correct?) to the Gorilla product?

What I mean to say is that will the Gorilla Glass one come in acoustic and non-acoustic varieties.

(yeah, I know, all windshield are made of acoustic glass when they break

 

[BillG]

Actually, I’ve not seen a JL without acoustic glass. I know it officially comes with the stereo upgrade, and normal glass is available in the replacements, but every one I’ve looked at, from Sports to Rubis, has said acoustic in the corner. Maybe factory had supply issues with normal glass.

 

[Rhinebeck01]

The OEE option is about 120 bucks cheaper. Has anyone else gone with this? And how would you recommend it?

@acoz8

To my knowledge the only windshield available for the JL at this time is the OEM/Mopar one and that is it.

I'd like to see info .... a link to this "OEE option" you are talking about.

 

[DesmoDog]

OEM is Original Equipment Manufacturer, what does "OEE" stand for?

 

[BillG]

OEM is Original Equipment Manufacturer, what does "OEE" stand for?

I’ve heard it used for original equipment equivalent

 

[Redneck_Jedi]

Actually, I’ve not seen a JL without acoustic glass. I know it officially comes with the stereo upgrade, and normal glass is available in the replacements, but every one I’ve looked at, from Sports to Rubis, has said acoustic in the corner. Maybe factory had supply issues with normal glass.

I can also confirm this. My 2019 Sport came with Acoustic glass, and I have the base (non-alpine) radio.

 

[Rhinebeck01]

There is no aftermarket Windshield offering for the JL at this time. IF there is, (doubtful) show me the link. Again, OEM and it is an Acoustical Windshield.

You have 2 different OEM/Mopar acoustical windshields offerings. One is for all 2018 JL's and fairly recently, a new one specifically for the 2019 JL that requires the two wires coming off the windshield itself, that are apparently use to provide 12v power to a little heating gird at the top of the windshield.

Again, only certain 2019 JL's need this second type of acoustical windshield with the two wires coming out of the top of it. The JL optioned with proximity sensor, adaptive cruise control....

 

[Mojito Mojo]

Do you have any idea how the acoustic glass windshield might affect the ability to change to the Gorilla Glass one: that is if a windshield needs to be replaced anyway because the initial one was damaged and you want to upgrade someday (not available today, correct?) to the Gorilla product?

What I mean to say is that will the Gorilla Glass one come in acoustic and non-acoustic varieties.

(yeah, I know, all windshield are made of acoustic glass when they break

So is Gorilla Glass going to be an aftermarket product or something offered by MOPAR? What are it’s features and benefits?

 

[RussJeep1]

So is Gorilla Glass going to be an aftermarket product or something offered by MOPAR? What are it’s featu and benefits?

The little I know; which I suspect is less than what is currently known.

FCA will carry it--I don't know if yet are as a factory or after purchase option, promising less chance of breakage at higher cost and I believe higher warranty.

I know it's not the same, but my daughter just bought this sacrificial glass case cover for her mobile phone.

FCA, are you listening?

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