Ford Bronco Auto Glass
Auto glass is designed to provide protection and security whether youre going off-road or just driving around time in your Ford pickup. A direct competitor to the Jeep CJ-5 and other models, the Ford Bronco has various cuts of glass everywhere around the vehicle. Understanding the basics will allow you to get the right glass to make a replacement.
Where is auto glass located?Auto glass is located throughout the Ford Bronco. You will want to review where you need to replace the glass to ensure the correct size glass is ordered.
- Windshield
- Back window
- Front door glass
- Rear door glass
- Vent window
There are many features that Ford dealers offer for auto glass, especially depending on the model year of your Bronco truck. Vent windows might be on hinges while back windows might have sliders. You will want to review the available features based on the location of the glass. Additionally, you will want to find out if youre getting just the glass or additional items as well.
What are the benefits of tempered glass?Tempered glass is whats commonly used in vehicles. If you get into an accident or something hits your Ford, the glass will shatter. The shards will be smaller, which is less likely to cause serious damage. If it were ordinary glass, the fragments would be larger and considerably more jagged. Tempered glass is also approximately four times stronger than ordinary glass, so it takes more force for the glass to break, offering more protection to you.
Are there different levels of tint?There are various shades available on the glass for your Ford Bronco SUV. The tint will vary based on how much shade you want provided. The percentage is the amount of light that reaches the interior of the car.
- No tint: Whats installed at the factory
- 20 percent: Whats considered factory tint.
- 5 percent: This is often identified as limo tint.
The installation method will depend on where the glass is located on your Ford Bronco. Windshield glass will involve the removal of a seal and replacing the seal. Glass on driver and passenger doors will involve removing the door frame to be able to access the bottom sill that the glass sits on. Various vices will be needed to install the glass properly. You should always follow the instructions provided when replacing auto glass.