So Sorry this happened too you!

 

That glass costs more than a comprehensive policy.
You can buy the vent glass with the seals on eBay for about $130 each.

 

The unfortunate thing seems to be that the smaller the glass, the pricier it is. As stated above, I'd look through ebay, you'll find em much cheaper there, even with tint.

 

Thank you everyone. I will look on eBay.

 

I topped 100k on the 3.6l so I naturally start thinking about new engines. Now, I heard a rumor that 3.8's had problems over the 3.6. is this true?, anyone? I'd rather put a larger Mopar engine in it, suggestions?

 

You'd be better off splitting this to a separate question, but 100k is not necessarily much for a 3.6.

3.8 is really underpowered compared to 3.6, and an older yet not more reliable construction. No point in that swap. If you want a new & bigger Mopar engine, you are looking at a hemi swap. Very expensive.

 

while I wholeheartedly concur that attempting to retrofit a 3.8l into a 3.6l JK/JKU is an act of futility , don't let them go away thinking that every one of the venerable ( even those weak mated to an pithy 42RLe ) v6 3.8s are trash; my '11 has almost 90k & is tight as a drum & has only remained consistent and reliable thruout the last 10 yrs. Granted I only use it off-road and it's pretty modded now ,but I drove it daily for 4 years .

id guesstimate approx 4 of 10 3.8l might developed some issue but - imho - many if those were owner not understanding the necessary service reqs to keep one of the 1st jk engines maintained properly.

but , I'd agree it'd be best for most y to find a 3.6l unless you know how to recognize a pre-Pentastar engine that is strong..


(edit: fck, I forgot to mention why I replied; don't overlook pull apart or salvage parts places like Daves Jeep Parts that might just have a wrecked jk door w a glass you could salvage . I've known folks to get lucky like that)

 

Sorry bout that, it was all running through my head at the same time so my fingers just put it out there. Without a doubt i would just put a fresh 3.6l back in it. Good motor. I don't know that I need more power than that to get me through the woods, plus I drive it every day. I've just heard different things about the 3.8l and was curious if "it" or "they" were factory issues or an owner shortcoming.
Which Hemi seems to work best? Can you post any good leads to vids.
We have a place up the road from me called "pull a part" I'm headed up there this week. Progressive wants me to take it to the dealer body shop for estimation but I've already heard through the grapevine that there is a 3 month waiting list, by that time it'll be spring and the top can come off anyway....

 

There is this couple that are both enthusiastic Wrangler wrenchers, so...

here their Hemi swap with 8speed auto...

... and here's one with an LS swap

 

Hello, your friendly thread-topic mall-cop here....
Let's stay on topic - Glass.
For other discussions, open a new thread. It makes this place look busy

 

As a super moderator you may have the superpower to split this thread 😏

 

Your right, I'll start another. Tlhanks for all of those responses. The vids were fun. I'll let you know what comes up with the glass...