Anyone have a source for a rock guard for the windshield? (FUSO FG 2007)

[dtruzinski]

On my last trip, we took two rocks to the windshield. The second rock created a small star on the base of the windshield. Then the crack started. I tried to stop it with super glue and clear nail polish...every day I drive, the crack gets bigger. So I am replacing the windshield. I would like to find a source for a rock guard to avoid this issue in the future.

How have you solved this problem?

tnx
dave

 

[pugslyyy]

On my last trip, we took two rocks to the windshield. The second rock created a small star on the base of the windshield. Then the crack started. I tried to stop it with super glue and clear nail polish...every day I drive, the crack gets bigger. So I am replacing the windshield. I would like to find a source for a rock guard to avoid this issue in the future.

How have you solved this problem?

tnx
dave

I just budget for a new windshield every 12-18 months or so. We took a big rock thrown off a truck a few trips back that punched all the way through and was only caught by the plastic laminate.

It showered the inside of the cab with glass, and made my wife and i very glad we were wearing sunglasses at the time.

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[dtruzinski]

@pugslyyy...so if I were going to have one made, might you also want one?

 

[pugslyyy]

@pugslyyy...so if I were going to have one made, might you also want one?

Yes very much so

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[Czechsix]

I'll be having one made by Aluminess, if anyone wants to get a ballpark price. I was going to do the same design that's commonly seen in Australian trucks.

 

[dtruzinski]

@czechsix - count me in

 

[Czechsix]

Will do. Only issue to deal with is how are you going to attach it? I'm set up to attach to the A pillar guards, so I've got it easy, I'll just use their clamps to get it on and off.

Or if you have another design in mind, I could always let them use my cab as a template. I think there wasn't much change between the years.....

 

[dlh62c]

Have you considered installing 'ClearPlex'?

 

[Butch1979]

I'm interested. Can one of you gentlemen post up a pic of exactly that you are thinking?

 

[45lpv]

Maybe this??

 

[Deansco]

I might be interested too depending on price and how I would attach it.

 

[Haf-E]

Maybe this??

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I would have thought it should be mounted a little lower - don't want the rocks to come up under it... They are nice when they are below your normal line-of-site when driving and looking ahead.

 

[dtruzinski]

Will do. Only issue to deal with is how are you going to attach it? I'm set up to attach to the A pillar guards, so I've got it easy, I'll just use their clamps to get it on and off.

Or if you have another design in mind, I could always let them use my cab as a template. I think there wasn't much change between the years.....

Who built your A pillar guards...I might want to add those as well.

 

[Czechsix]

45 - Yep, that's the basic design.

dlh - I've thought about doing that clearplex, but the thing that concerns me is how it reacts to wear from the wipers. It's gotta be softer stuff than the glass...I'm thinking that it'll more than likely start to loose some transparency after getting wiper worn. For the side windows, I'm planning on getting that clearplex, just not so sure on the application for a windshield. The company says it works fine....but I'd sure like to talk to someone that's had it installed for a few years.

 

[dtruzinski]

Maybe this??

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That's exactly what I envisioned. I found a dealer in AU http://roofrack.com.au/stone-guard-truck-fuso-mitsubishi-fuso-canter-windscreen-protector.html

I am starting to think dlh62c might have the answer with clearplex. Still researching. Anyone using clearplex or similar treatment?