Putting 3rd Gen windshield in 2nd gen?

It looks like the 3rd gen cab is largely the same as my 2nd Gen, and they have a nice noise reducing windshield. does anyone know if the windshield is exactly the same size? Mine is full of cracks so I need a new one anyway... wouldn't mind an acoustic one

 

Have you tried contacting an auto glass company?

 

That is a great idea.

 

3rd gen windshields might be nice, but very fragile:

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/windshield-cracks-too-easily-vote.432421
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/windshield-crack.422603
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/another-cracked-windshield.427980
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/cracked-windshield-in-first-month.424324
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/help-my-windshield.422117
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/busted-windshield.440718
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/2016-tacoma-window-easily-broken-by-hands.454985

 

Not yet

I thought so!

Hmmm. Thanks for bringing that to my attention

 

I have never heard of a noise reducing windshield. I looked it up and it is usually thicker glass with a different membrane between the layers.

Probably lots of spendy for no minimum gain.

 

They've been really popular on luxury cars for a while now and are starting to trickle down into the more budget friendly market.

I think they're usually ~$200 more for a replacement (not too confident on that number though). My insurance will pay for a new OEM windshield anyway... not sure if they would notice the part # was for a 2016... I suspect not?

 

Dunno about all that but they're definitely more expensive. The handful of guys with replacement glass have paid $1200+ for their new windshields. Seems like they were hard to find also.

 

Glass insurance is a wonderful thing.

I'm not sure if it'll be a noticeable difference, but I'm willing to try it out if the 3rd gen windshield will fit. I'll call the glass shop tomorrow

 

It is.

When my windshield broke I had to pay out of pocket. $500 deductible, no separate glass plans available and coverage didn't include windshields. So I paid $450 or something cash.

Then changed my deductible to $0 for an extra $3 a month.

 

$0 deductible!? I wish. Too bad you didn't make the switch sooner.

My deductible for glass is $200. So it aint totally free, but it's better than paying for the whole thing.

 

"Comprehensive" covers most glass repair/replacement.
I was in the windsheild biz for 6 or 7 years back in the 90's. NAGA....certified.

 

No kidding.

For $3 a month I'd have done $0 from day 1. Especially after paying for a windshield for the equivalent cost of 11 1/2 years worth of added monthly premiums.

 

Not with my provider.

Anyway OP let us know what you find out and if you try this.