For those with Fortress flipout windshield

[JonBoyK]

I am curious as to how the top and flip out windshield have been holding up? Trying to decide what I am going to go with in terms of top and windshield.

 

[Woodsman74881]

Mine has held up great on the farm. My only concern is how long the rubber latches will hold up. I installed a manual windshield wiper from amazon. Somewhere on the forum I posted pictures.

 

[Jimmyb]

I have been more than happy with mine but I will agree on the latches. They seem like they will dry out quickly (think Yeti T handle latches left in the sun) but that is an easy enough item to replace compared to the quality of the rest of it. Glass is good quality as well as the seals. Best thing for me compared to the Mahindra option is there is no whistle from the seals.

 

[DEKirk2]

How much are we talking for the Windshield and top? i guess there are no dealers in uUah. Fortress doesn't answer when i fill out there dealer locator.

 

[Woodsman74881]

Mine was around $1200 for windshield and roof. Just a little cheaper than Mahindra. But better quality.

 

[JonBoyK]

Thinking about going with their stand alone windshield but want to hear if it works with the mahindra full enclosure.

 

[Doshounds]

Very happy with mine. Doesn't whistle as JimmyB stated and holds up to 60 mph speeds.

 

[P Bleskey]

How much are we talking for the Windshield and top? i guess there are no dealers in uUah. Fortress doesn't answer when i fill out there dealer locator.

I had to go to Rexburg Motorsports in Rexburg Idaho to get mine. They will order them in for you. Too bad our local dealers don’t get an account going with Perry Mfg. in Waco Texas, the makers of Fortress accessories.

 

[P Bleskey]

I have been more than happy with mine but I will agree on the latches. They seem like they will dry out quickly (think Yeti T handle latches left in the sun) but that is an easy enough item to replace compared to the quality of the rest of it. Glass is good quality as well as the seals. Best thing for me compared to the Mahindra option is there is no whistle from the seals.

I am not to sure how well the rubber latches are going to hold up either. So I Googled rubber latches and I am happy to say there are many available. So far, overall I love the Fortress hard top and tip out windshield! Past experience tells me their price is inline with Mahindra offerings, only better quality, as well as inline with the likes of say Polaris and others. Oh, this stuff(Fortress) ain’t plastic!!

 

[tommiesinc]

Thinking about going with their stand alone windshield but want to hear if it works with the mahindra full enclosure.

Did you end up trying this with the full enclosure? If so how did it work out?

 

[Woodsman74881]

I’ve had the fortress top tip out window for more than two years. No problems. Well built.

 

[Vinny]

Had mine for about 1.5 years. The only issue I had was at about 40 mph and up, it flutters. I put some weather stripping along the bottom and that stopped most of it.

 

[whiteroxorssr]

I have had my Fortress top and flip-out windshield for two years and have been very happy with the quality. I wish Fortress would offer full doors and rear bulk-head to finish a full cab setup. I have not found any other company to offer modular parts to complete my cab.

 

[BDRAG]

Love mine. 2 years now. The only thing I wish is they need to make a set of stays to keep it open above 40 mph. At 38-42 mph it will slam shut and scare the piss out of you if you forget it does that! Lol.

BDRAG

 

[Vinny]

Love mine. 2 years now. The only thing I wish is they need to make a set of stays to keep it open above 40 mph. At 38-42 mph it will slam shut and scare the piss out of you if you forget it does that! Lol.

BDRAG

Oh yeah. Forgot to mention that. It'll sure wake you up!!?

 

[BDRAG]

Oh yeah. Forgot to mention that. It'll sure wake you up!!?

Lol. Been there I see. Lol. I usually just fasten the driver side rubber thing anyway. So if mine on the driver side rots I will just remove the other one and replace. Lol. What's another rattle among rattles? Lol.

BDRAG

 

[Perunapete]

BDRAG,

I had the same issue with the windshield closing at about 40 mph. Wade at Diesel Freak sells a pair of gas shocks that extend a bit more and keep it open at high speeds. I have been up to about 50 with no issue. The extra opening makes a really big difference in airflow. No regrets on that purchase!

 

[BDRAG]

BDRAG,

I had the same issue with the windshield closing at about 40 mph. Wade at Diesel Freak sells a pair of gas shocks that extend a bit more and keep it open at high speeds. I have been up to about 50 with no issue. The extra opening makes a really big difference in airflow. No regrets on that purchase!

Hummmmm? Cool. Thanks..

BDRAG

 

[redbarn]

Any Fortress owners having a problem with the paint finish failing (graying out) particularly around the windshield rubber gasket?

 

[Woodsman74881]

Just dirt around mine. No problems. 2 years.