Adding a sunroof???

[Derrick C.]

Both me and my ole' lady want a sunroof in the X.


What kinda body work will it take to get one in there??? I was kinda hoping that I just cut the hole and install all wheather insulation and then the sunroof itself. Am I thinkin to lightly with this??? Anyone with some info please help me here???

 

[AlawishusUgone]

Well i have never done this but i could tell you how i would go about it. Go to the local salvage yard and find a rig like yours that has a sun roof. Take it out. And put it in yours. Think about it....if you take one out, then you are that much more familar with it to put it back in. Plus your harness is pre-wired for the stock sunroof connections i would assume. And you'll probally get a good deal on it because, "Who the hell ever installs a factory sun roof in there car?" Let me know what you think.

 

[jwrezz]

I know "Crank&Chrome" did an install a while back. Check out their web site and see if you can find the info, or maybe order the video.

 

[Bill Kemp]

I would go to the company in my area that has been putting in sunroofs the longest. Or some company that I know. They have already made the mistakes on someone elses sunroof and will know not to do it again.
Labor for a sunroof is cheap compared to the hassell of fixing leaks ect. that a first time install can cause.

 

[EB Bauer]

If I were you I would forget about putting it in. THey are nice for about a year or two. After that they all start to leak. I have never seen one that has not leaked. Mine leaks, the water rolls into the head liner and drips onto my stereo. On top of that it sucks when the water gets a bit moldy and you have that mildew smell in the car on a hot day. The sad thing is that after market sun roofs leak faster than factory installed. not much help from me, I regret putting holes in a perfectly non leaking roof.

 

[jwrezz]

Problem is, most people dont' take the time to do it right. I've seen many DIY shows that all say it's a very doable job, just make sure to measure twice (or 20 times), and cut once. Did ya ever see any one that does "professional" installs? They just do it so much that it's quick and easy for them. They are NOT any more skilled than any one who puts the time and effort to research the project like any (every) one on this board does all the time.