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Windshield Cowel

Discussion in '2nd Gen Tundras (2007-2013)' started by Zimms, Aug 5, 2020.

  1. Aug 5, 2020 at 1:06 PM
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    Zimms

    Zimms [OP] I suggest you let that one marinate.

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    I noticed the other day that my windshield Cowel is sunken in. Is this a normal issue for these trucks? Should I just replace it or should I take it off and try to force it back into position? Any thoughts would help.

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  2. Aug 5, 2020 at 3:07 PM
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    BLACKOUTUNDRA

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    Take a heat gun or a hair dryer and heat it a bit then push it out to line up again
     
  3. Aug 5, 2020 at 3:09 PM
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    Did you have your windshield replaced recently? Maybe they caused it?
     
  4. Aug 6, 2020 at 7:09 AM
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    Zimms

    Zimms [OP] I suggest you let that one marinate.

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    I can definitely try that.
     
  5. Aug 6, 2020 at 7:10 AM
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    Zimms [OP] I suggest you let that one marinate.

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    I just bought this truck about 2 months ago and noticed this while I was washing it. I think it's the original windshield, but not positive.
     
  6. Aug 6, 2020 at 9:15 PM
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    I wouldn't be surprised if the truck took a bird hit in that area, which pushed the cowl in. You may have to remove the cowl and straighten it and then reinstall.
     
  7. Aug 7, 2020 at 7:53 AM
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    Zimms

    Zimms [OP] I suggest you let that one marinate.

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    Well I took the Cowel off. It was slightly bent from it sitting that way for so long. I took a hair dryer and and pushed it back to form a couple times. Then heated it again and reinstalled it. Looks pretty good if you ask me.

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