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Sun roof installation

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Sailorsport, Dec 11, 2019.

  1. Dec 11, 2019 at 10:43 PM
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    Sailorsport

    Sailorsport [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Does anyone know a shop I neither new England or WA areas that install sun-roofs?
     
  2. Dec 11, 2019 at 10:47 PM
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    shakerhood

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    I would highly recommend against installing an aftermarket sunroof, you are better off trading for a Tacoma that already has a Factory Sunroof.
     
  3. Dec 11, 2019 at 10:54 PM
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    Bishop84

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    Installing sun roofs is gone with the 80-90's.

    No one will do it. Even if they did, it would be a ghetto pop out style.
     
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  4. Dec 11, 2019 at 10:56 PM
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    AtomAnt

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    I agree with the above comments. Wouldn’t recommend it.
     
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  5. Dec 11, 2019 at 11:19 PM
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    Jason TRD OR

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  6. Dec 12, 2019 at 1:26 AM
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    BlkTaco47

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    this... you'd only get a pop-up and not something nice that retracts into the roof as well. No way
    I'd opt for an after market install.
     
  7. Dec 12, 2019 at 1:46 AM
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    Steves104x4

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    BUCKLE UP! It makes it harder for Aliens to pull you out of your Truck.
    On a Wednesday in 1984 I bought a new truck. By noon on Friday I watched a Dude plunge cut a massive hole in the roof. I loved that pop up sunroof. Go for it
     
  8. Dec 12, 2019 at 1:59 AM
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    OriginalMan

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    Find a wrecked donor sunroof equipped taco and swap the roof skin, headliner and add sunroof electronics. Any reputable shop can do this if you're willing to pay $$$$ to play.
     
  9. Dec 12, 2019 at 4:52 AM
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    Chew

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    I think that industry is gone, or nearly, since the factory option is so readily available, cheaper, and reliable. If you do find a place? Don't do it.
    They look cool, until you use em, and realize they're just not all that.
    If you can justify parting with thousands of dollars, and assume the possible upcoming repairs/maintenance costs, for a small automated hole in the roof,,,, trade her in.
     
  10. Dec 12, 2019 at 5:00 AM
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    GreyBaldTaco

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  11. Dec 12, 2019 at 5:25 AM
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    I agree.
    I like my sunroof, but wouldn't even consider putting in a aftermarket unit as they are ugly, expensive, problematic (leak) and will most likely lower the value of your truck.
     
  12. Dec 12, 2019 at 6:53 AM
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    Tacospike

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  13. Dec 28, 2019 at 4:26 PM
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    How bad do aftermarkets leak? Never owned a car with sunroof. But I plan on putting a sunroof in my topper. Or if I could find a non opening window
     
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  14. Dec 28, 2019 at 4:33 PM
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    Balls! I'll have to lay down some newspaper next time it rains.
     
  15. Dec 28, 2019 at 5:04 PM
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    Told the father in-law I wanted sunroof and he said me "You got it fam!"
    Screenshot_20191229-110536_Reddit.jpg
     
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  16. Dec 28, 2019 at 6:13 PM
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    Aftermarket anyway, I've never had a factory sunroof leak of the several I've had.
     
  17. Dec 29, 2019 at 8:01 AM
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    Kevin Jones

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    Wow, "hundreds" you must be a busy guy. Like I said, I've had 3 vehicles (one an Outlander about 10 years) and never a leak. As far as clogged drains; I live in the middle of 10 acres of trees. I guess I can just count myself as super fortunate.
     
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  18. Dec 29, 2019 at 8:14 AM
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    Don’t do it. This will devalue your truck. Not to mention hard to resell since most people won’t want to buy a truck that has body structure modifications.
     
  19. Dec 29, 2019 at 8:18 AM
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    Sawzall, plexiglass, and a whole lot of RTV sealant. Easy.
     
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