Sunroof?

Silver-Bolt · 10-09-2007, 04:38 PM

I can't seem to be able to find a factory sunroof option. Do they come from the factory with a sunroof or have the ones I have seen been aftermarket?

Katfish · 10-09-2007, 04:46 PM

Aftermarket...and welcome!

***TennesseeSquire*** · 10-09-2007, 05:11 PM

Just search Sunroofs, there are serveral owners that have put in the aftermarket sunroofs.

**Swingshiftworker** · 10-09-2007, 06:01 PM

Here's the thread that got me hooked on the idea of getting one:

Got A Sunroof Installed

I've had mine for 4 months now and it's absolutely the BEST thing I've bought for my FJ. Really brightens up the interior during the day & no wind blast when open at speed. Sometimes SO much light comes in I have to wear a cap or close the sunroof in order to cut the glare. Also bought the maplight too, which functions just like a factory light -- it lights up the interior lights automatically when you turn off your ignition or open the doors and there are 2 separate manually operated spot (or map) lights as well.

It'll cost about $1100 for the sunroof and maplight. You don't have to get the maplight, but it's worth doing it for the $75 extra that it costs.

Rustler · 10-09-2007, 06:42 PM

I believe the installation of a sunroof in the FJ, considering the way it's engineered, would have a negative effect on the torsional stability of the body and place too great a load on the glass in the sunroof. Thoughts?

**Swingshiftworker** · 10-09-2007, 06:49 PM

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Rustler previously said:

I believe the installation of a sunroof in the FJ, considering the way it's engineered, would have a negative effect on the torsional stability of the body and place too great a load on the glass in the sunroof. Thoughts?

I'm not an engineer, but I took my FJ to Prairie City OHV Park and did the obstacle course, including the stairstep boulder climb and the frame flexer gully w/o a peep out of my sunroof. Also took it trail running over rocks in Mono Lake/Bodie without any noticeable effect.

1leglance · 10-09-2007, 11:18 PM

I have had my sunroof for 13000 miles and if you look at my trip reports I am not shy in my offroading.
I have a gobi rack with a custom cut of for the roof so not sure if that changes your structural thoughts.
I love my sunroof and have noticed no ill effects at all.
I love the pics I can get by standing up thru in while on the trail (either when I am stopped or when my son is driving).
Get a sunroof you will love it

PIRATE · 10-19-2007, 09:52 AM

Here is a pic of mine if you want an idea of how it will look

**Swingshiftworker** · 10-19-2007, 11:04 AM

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blckmajic previously said:

Here is a pic of mine if you want an idea of how it will look

This looks nice, but does it slide open? Doesn't look like it.

Mine's a traditional style sunroof, which slides open over the front seats and I believe there's a "panoramic" sunroof, even larger than yours, that has a fixed center section and slides open in the front and rear, but, because of the size, I don't think you can (or would want to) use it with a roof rack.

etch111 · 10-19-2007, 11:16 AM

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Rustler previously said:

I believe the installation of a sunroof in the FJ, considering the way it's engineered, would have a negative effect on the torsional stability of the body and place too great a load on the glass in the sunroof. Thoughts?

I have found this not to be the case , i have done several rock crawling trips and never had any neg... no noise . no damage.... the large webasto panoramic has held up great... my favorite mod as well, besides the skids and winch...