Dirt Warrior vs Diesel Freak Windshield

[uncletrav]

Im in the market for a roxor windshield and am stuck between Dirt Warrior and Diesel Freak. Does anyone have experience and can give a review or advice on which I should go with?

 

[WhistlePig]

I travel highway speeds in Montana and have the diesel freak windshield. It's strong, but has a lot of movement. I love the way it minimalizes the blind spots, and so far have been nothing but impressed. I haven't gotten a chip in it yet so I guess time will tell. I really like the fact that it can be replaced without professional assistance, and for about $100

 

[Wm435]

I travel highway speeds in Montana and have the diesel freak windshield. It's strong, but has a lot of movement. I love the way it minimalizes the blind spots, and so far have been nothing but impressed. I haven't gotten a chip in it yet so I guess time will tell. I really like the fact that it can be replaced without professional assistance, and for about $100

there is movement with the windshield? could you please explain

 

[WhistlePig]

there is movement with the windshield? could you please explain

The frame and glass in the center directly above the vent flex at higher speeds, usually 70+ mph. High winds can make it happen around 55-60 mph. It's enough that I was nervous about it my first couple trips. It's hard to get a good observation, but I think it's probably about an inch of overall travel in and out. I have driven quite a few hours over 70 with it now and it doesn't really concern me anymore. I do believe if a stone chip happens it will crack quickly because of the amount of the amount of flex.

 

[Wm435]

The frame and glass in the center directly above the vent flex at higher speeds, usually 70+ mph. High winds can make it happen around 55-60 mph. It's enough that I was nervous about it my first couple trips. It's hard to get a good observation, but I think it's probably about an inch of overall travel in and out. I have driven quite a few hours over 70 with it now and it doesn't really concern me anymore. I do believe if a stone chip happens it will crack quickly because of the amount of the amount of flex.

thank you for this info, I now decided to go with Fortress windshield, as I want no wiggle room

 

[WhistlePig]

thank you for this info, I now decided to go with Fortress windshield, as I want no wiggle room

I looked at their fixed windsheild while I was shopping. My vehicles go through windsheilds almost as fast as fuel. If I remember correctly the glass wasn't an off the shelf replacement, but something you would have to buy through fortress or have a glass shop cut. The biggest driving factor for me getting the diesel freak one is that it uses jeep glass that is cheap and readily available. I am also blown away by the customer service diesel freak always provides, so I do my best to give them my business whenever possible.

 

[Wm435]

I looked at their fixed windsheild while I was shopping. My vehicles go through windsheilds almost as fast as fuel. If I remember correctly the glass wasn't an off the shelf replacement, but something you would have to buy through fortress or have a glass shop cut. The biggest driving factor for me getting the diesel freak one is that it uses jeep glass that is cheap and readily available. I am also blown away by the customer service diesel freak always provides, so I do my best to give them my business whenever possible.

Why does your vehicle go through so many windshields?

 

[WhistlePig]

Why does your vehicle go through so many windshields?

Lots of highways that intersect with gravel roads, and dump trucks that are too lazy to tarp their loads. Lots of debris getting kicked up by other vehicles. So far I've had the new windshield on the roxor for about a year and I've somehow managed to avoid damage. My other 2 vehicles had new windsheilds 2 summers ago and have more chips than I care to count and a few small cracks. It seems like every time I've replaced a windshield I get the first chip within a week.

 

[Wm435]

Lots of highways that intersect with gravel roads, and dump trucks that are too lazy to tarp their loads. Lots of debris getting kicked up by other vehicles. So far I've had the new windshield on the roxor for about a year and I've somehow managed to avoid damage. My other 2 vehicles had new windsheilds 2 summers ago and have more chips than I care to count and a few small cracks. It seems like every time I've replaced a windshield I get the first chip within a week.

Called fortress shop, they say the windo replacement is 200 dollars should it break or crack, or you can take it to a local glass shop to hook you up with a new windshield

 

[RedRoxParts]

I have the Dirt Warrior windshield and although I did have to make a few minor modifications I really like it and it’s SOLID at 55mph, and I’ve towed it at 80mph for 4-5hrs with no problem in high gust areas.

I added an adhesive trim around the perimeter so that it braces against the rollbar with this weatherstripping:

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And then where the two center bottom holes in the windshield frame are, I drilled 2 small holes in the body of the Roxor and placed M6 rivet nuts using this kit:

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It’s solid as can be, but I may end up making a custom bracket that mounts where their emblem goes to make it stiffer for 70mph range when a tune finally comes out.

 

[plumbstraight]

I ordered a cj windshield and frame, bolted it on with wipers. Some of the holes lined right up some need a bit of coercing. Is nice to have a folding one. Is solid with no flexing.

 

[WY_ROX]

I ordered a cj windshield and frame, bolted it on with wipers. Some of the holes lined right up some need a bit of coercing. Is nice to have a folding one. Is solid with no flexing.

Which CJ windshield did you order? Got a link?

 

[plumbstraight]

Just went into amazon and ordered. Came with gasket set. You can also just go into jeep parts. There are several outlets for any part you may need. Wiper assy and such. CJ7. Will need to get hinges also.