My new windshield from Gustafson came today and when installing it, I found that two of the metal sleeves in the rubber bushings for the windshield holes were too small for the bolts to pass through. The other two were ok. I have left a message with Gustafson but don’t expect a reply till Monday.
I looked at the JRock shield I’m replacing, and it just has the rubber bushings without any metal sleeve, so I’m not sure I really need them. I installed it anyway and will drive it. What do you think?
I would use them if I were you, there used as a limiter bushing, so you don't put too much pressure on the windscreen and cause a crack. Just my thoughts!
I wouldn't go without them either. I would be afraid of what might happen as a result in the future. Can you get a round file in there and remove enough material for the bolt to pass?
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It depends on the windshield.
The direction should tell you what to do if not, call them.
I recently replaced my 8 year old shield with a Freedom from Lamonster.
The Directions EXLICITLY state: Do NOT use spacers, rubber gaskets or screws and to discard them
They supply new "washers" and screws. Problem was leaving the correct space for molding.
I overly tightened and then backed off slowly until molding fit.
Has worked fine over the last several thousand miles.
AJ
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My two round files were too big to fit. I tried to drill them out but wasn’t having any success. Since two did fit, I’m sure they will be sending me some more and hopefully I’ll get a fit for the other two.
2022 Spyder F3L Special Series, Red (Oceanside, CA)
2018 Spyder RT Limited, Pearl White (SLC, Utah)
As a final follow up, Gustafson's came through and sent me some replacement sleeves. They fit and windshield is now securely attached. Thanks for your input.IMG_1911.jpg
Last edited by ImaCaMan; 10-23-2023 at 02:15 PM.
2022 Spyder F3L Special Series, Red (Oceanside, CA)
2018 Spyder RT Limited, Pearl White (SLC, Utah)
Windshield Install - do I need the metal sleeves?
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X's 4 ....what everyone above has said ......Mike 
