has anyone installed a after market moon roof?

[J91FORD]

I was thinking of putting a moon roof in my 91 explorer any suggestions?

 

[J91FORD]

how hard would it be for me to do it myself?

 

[mattadams]

not something I'd really want to install myself, or even attempt, no matter how much mechanical knowledge I have, just because of what can go wrong should you mess up the installation, such as cutting a hole too big and ruining the roof, something better left to the pros . Nothing wrong with some aftermarket sunroofs, you'll just get what you pay for (you buy the $75 version at Pep Boys you'll get $75 worth of sunroof, pay more and it'll be a lot better.

 

[flyguy]

Ive seen them in explorers.. they look cool. But if you try that yourself your crazy... but if you still do.. take pictures!!!

Nick

 

[Goober]

I thought about this long and hard. I had a power roof put in the GTP I had in 94 and loved it. With this Exploder though, I reconsided, unless you don't plan on going off-road. I would believe that the flexing would tend to make it(sunroof) either pop out or crack or cause the seal to twist and leak(just an opinion, not a fact). Either way, I'd let a pro do it, if you still want to get it done. $0.02.

 

[flyguy]

You think the roof would flex that much? I also though a sunroof was an option on some explorers? I though I saw it on a 95 in the catalog...

Nick

 

[mac66]

Sunroof

I have a "factory" sun/moon roof in my '92 XLT and have never had any trouble with it on or off road. I like it so much I was thinking of putting one in my '91 Bronco I just bought from my brother-in-law.

Back in the 1970's when custom vans were popular I put quite a few of the pop up ones in, never did an electric one, though, nor would I try. I did put a regular sunroof in a Pinto station wagon once. Pretty easy to do. The roofs usually come with a template that you tape to the top of the car where you want it. Drill a starter hole and use a saber saw with a metal cutting blade. Cut the ceiling liner from above to match the hole, and pop in the roof frame, seal with silicone, pop in the plastic or metal framing from below, all done. Most aftermarket sunroofs come with directions and are basicaly the same as what comes as factory installed.

BTW, factory sunroofs are not done at the factory, they are done by an outside vendor. My little brother, who was a total screw-off when he was younger worked at ASC (American Sunroof Corp) who did all the sunroofs for Mustangs and others. Of course they had the equipment and production line going, but even he could install a sunroof from start to finish in about 10 minutes.

If I could find an after market sunroof for sale (anybody knows who has them) I would not hesitate in putting one in.

 

[flyguy]

I dunno.. I would still take it to a professional.. Just the thought of cutting up my baby makes me cry.

Nick

 

[Turner55]

any idea of what it would cost for a pretty small one that a pro puts in?

 

[Frisckey1]

Price?

I haven't priced it myself yet, but it is on my wish list. A friend of mine had one installed in her toyota (big one too) and they charged her $425.00. She had to leave it though 3 days it took them...don't know if I could go without.

Anybody else ever get quotes?

 

[Ray Lobato]

I was quoted $1100.00 for a moon roof just like the factory one, complete with new headliner. I know it's alot of money, but it did look just like the "factory units"

 

[Stephen]

Definately get referrals before you get this done. I had an aftermarket sunroof put in a 90 Lincoln Continental, and it leaked. I got some referals and had one put in a 95 Cadillac STS, no problems.

 

[95ExplorerLtd]

2 Sunroofs??

Think I could put a second sunroof in my 95? I have a factory one and I think it would kick major a$$ if I had one above the passenger seats. Sound reasonable?