4D Shields – Protecting More Than Windshields
In the mudding and off-road world, innovation usually comes from necessity. For Jason and LaRaye Fortner, owners of 4D Shields in Palestine, Texas, it came from heartbreak, healing, and a simple problem that needed a real solution.
Today, 4D Shields is known for one thing: protecting glass windshields on UTVs and buggies while they’re being hauled on open trailers. But the story behind the brand runs much deeper than plastic and hardware.
A Solution Born From Real Life
When the Fortners purchased their Polaris 1000 XP, it came equipped with a glass windshield. Not long after, their family experienced an unimaginable loss with the passing of their oldest son, Dylan.
Jason spent a lot of time traveling back and forth to their deer lease, using the outdoors as a way to process his grief and find peace again. During those long hauls, one concern kept coming up: how vulnerable that glass windshield was on the trailer.
He searched for covers that actually protected the glass and came up empty.
So he did what off-roaders do best.
He built one.
Jason sketched out a design that could truly protect the windshield during transport, contacted a patent attorney, and turned that idea into a real product. That design became the foundation of 4D Shields.
The company name honors their four children: Dylan, Dalton, Dawson, and Destini.
What 4D Shields Offers the Off-Road Community
4D Shields specializes in durable windshield protection designed specifically for UTVs and buggies with glass windshields. Their shields prevent rock chips, cracks, and damage while hauling on open trailers, saving riders from expensive repairs before the ride even begins.
As Jason and LaRaye put it simply:
“Protect that glass & get shielded!!”
What Makes Them Different
In an industry full of mass-produced accessories, 4D Shields stands out for two big reasons:
- Purpose-driven design – built from firsthand experience, not guesswork
- Real customer service – Jason and LaRaye personally talk to their customers
Their passion for what they do shows in every order.
And their motto says it all: “We Got You Shielded.”
Favorite Place to Ride
When they’re not building shields or talking with customers, you’ll find them riding at:
River Run – Jacksonville, Texas. Why? Because it’s just across the woods and close to home. Sometimes the best rides are the ones that don’t require a long haul.
Growing Nationwide
4D Shields isn’t slowing down.
They’ve recently expanded into wholesale distribution, with around 15 dealerships across the U.S. now carrying their shields in-store. Their goal is simple:
They want everyone shielded.
And judging by the demand, they’re well on their way.
Find 4D Shields Online
🌐 Website: https://www.4dshields.com
At Where2Mud, we love highlighting brands that are built from grit, heart, and real trail experience. 4D Shields isn’t just protecting windshields; they’re protecting memories, machines, and the weekends riders live for.
If you haul with glass, this is one brand you want in your corner. Built for the Bog. Built to protect. Built with purpose.