Tiggger1531
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Anyone else wish there was a sunroof/moonroof option for our truck? Has anyone installed one yet? Thinking about getting one installed in mine.
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I don't miss it. I have prolly had 8 or 10 new cars with sun/moonroofs over the years and rarely used them. But that is just me.......
I've had a couple of convertible sports cars and dropped the top whenever I could though!
coblueberryranger
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I know there is someone on here who installed a sunroof from webasto, probably search that on the forums for anything
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Me neither. I did like the removable top on my Vette but I have no desire for a sunroof especially out here. The last thing I want is MORE sun beating down on me!?
FoD
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I like the headroom myself and would rather have the sliding rear window as an extra - but that's just me.
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I've always found sun/moonroofs to be a good idea in theory. I like the idea of having one, but like others have said, I doubt I'd use it often enough to make it worth while. I think the only thing I'd use it for is venting on hot days. And we get maybe a dozen of those a year realistically. haha I think I've been lucky to have been forced into non-moonroof vehicles the last few times, otherwise I'm sure I would've spent the extra money for an item I wouldn't have used.
But I'd be interested in seeing a conversion! Definitely make your Ranger extra unique. I'm just always leery of messing with the structural integrity of an existing design. Especially one that wasn't designed to have a moonroof at all. But definitely do whatever makes you happy with your rig!
But I'd be interested in seeing a conversion! Definitely make your Ranger extra unique. I'm just always leery of messing with the structural integrity of an existing design. Especially one that wasn't designed to have a moonroof at all. But definitely do whatever makes you happy with your rig!
Porpoise Hork
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I wouldn't. I have owned multiple cars with sun/moon roofs. Ended up hating every single one because they would develop leaks, and/ or would randomly open themselves and let rain in and these were factory units. Aftermarket sunroofs are much worse. Typically there is little to no additional support structure installed on the after market units like OEM to support the weight of the unit. Who kn ow how they will decide to wire it in if you get a powered unit. I have seen some where they (I'm not kidding here) spliced into accessory power and used band-aids to wrap the wires...
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Fricken Band-aids..
Another thing is after market units tend to leak even more than OEM sunroofs do. because of the differences in tolerances on seals. The steel edge of the hole is rarely rolled over to produce a clean mating surface for the gasket, and they almost certainly won't paint it, which can and will lead to rust. So unless the shop really knows their stuff and cut the hole correctly, seal the metal properly and install a drain system, your truck will take on a lovely mildew smell for 3-4 days after it rains and ruin the headliner, and probably start to rust after a few years.
mtbikernate
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Sunroofs are the absolute worst vehicle option I've had the misfortune of dealing with. As others have said, I'd rather have a completely removable top.
caprtaineddie
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I've had sunroofs in every car I've owned except for three; they were/are convertibles. I like the extra light and the option of either having it open or closed. None have leaked.
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Maybe it's just me, but I get an error on that link. Maybe the post was removed?
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Not you. dead link it appears.
Here is the truck https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/showcase/vettebros-ingot-ranger.89/
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Honestly over the years I've seen problems with sunroofs including the Ford I'm glad there's no sunroof on the Ranger. Also there isn't exactly mushroom to begin with for 1
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I don't want one for myself, but there should be an option for those who do. What irks me is that Ford (and other companies) often put a sun/moon roof on the higher-end trims of their vehicles, meaning that in order to get the cool stereo system or added power you really want, you have to buy the hole in the roof as well!
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