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Sunroof

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by CalebOffRoad, Aug 30, 2015.

  1. Aug 30, 2015 at 8:44 PM
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    Inacomalv

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    Does that have any effect on safety?
     
  2. Aug 30, 2015 at 8:46 PM
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    Shwaa

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    That actually looks pretty nice from the inside. Sweet.
     
  3. Aug 30, 2015 at 8:48 PM
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    CalebOffRoad

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    What do you mean as far as safety?
     
  4. Aug 30, 2015 at 8:52 PM
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    Doesnt mess with the structural integrity ? Curious, ive never seen a tacoma with a sunroof. Maybe a stupid question idk
     
  5. Aug 30, 2015 at 8:53 PM
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    Inacomalv

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    I guess the roof is all flimbsy anyways
     
  6. Aug 30, 2015 at 9:51 PM
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    i wouldn't see how it could possibly hurt it that much. The frontier can come with a sunroof stock so i would imagine that it doesn't hurt
     
  7. Aug 31, 2015 at 2:47 AM
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    Subjective question, but IMO more than it is worth...
     
  8. Aug 31, 2015 at 4:50 AM
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    3rd Gen is getting a sunroof.
     
  9. Aug 31, 2015 at 4:53 AM
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  10. Aug 31, 2015 at 9:47 AM
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    I agree but if you can pick up a used one with it done "right" i believe its totally worth it
     
  11. Aug 31, 2015 at 10:41 AM
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    Cant get enough
    Blow it through the roof
    but whats its effect on mpgs?
     
  12. Aug 31, 2015 at 11:16 AM
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    It will likely cause the cab to crumple a little more in a roll over than it otherwise would, as the roof would lack the reinforcements of a factory sunroof. However, since it is body on frame construction the roof does not play a part as a structure component for chassis rigidity as it does with unibody construction. It wouldn't stop me from buying one if it was done right. The thing I usually dislike about sunroofs is they often sacrifice a little head room.
     
  13. Aug 31, 2015 at 11:22 AM
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    Fit & Finish look spot on!
     
  14. Aug 31, 2015 at 4:40 PM
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  15. Aug 31, 2015 at 4:51 PM
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    Had one put in my 15 DC the week I bought it. Love it. Open the roof and the rear slider and it gets a nice breeze without any windows down.
     
  16. Aug 31, 2015 at 5:55 PM
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    I was quoted 1400 recently. 2 year warranty. Guy was basically saying its a high quality unit that dealers get thrown into vehicles all the time. They dont leak.
     
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  17. Aug 31, 2015 at 6:09 PM
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    I've had an Inalfa 925 for 3 years. Open it up on every drive. No leakage. Paid about $1,200. Had them move up the sunglasses holder instead of cutting it off and capping it. The Inalfa has a trim ring that can be added to help with support on the ribbed roof. It all depends on the installer. The guy that did mine has been doing it for 35 years.











     
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  18. Aug 31, 2015 at 6:52 PM
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    Nice truck! You need some more stuff on there, kinda like me!
     

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