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-   Modified XJ Cherokee Tech (https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f67/)
-   -   Sunroof (https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f67/sunroof-188343/)

exjay1027 02-13-2014 12:18 PM
I've got the long overhead console and I always thought small manual pop up ones on each side would be cool. But, I'll chop the thing before I ever dive into that project

Hayden98XJ 02-13-2014 12:40 PM
Originally Posted by Fred/N0AZZ (Post 2773596)
IMHO that would be an "Incredibility STUPID Thing To DO" to an XJ.

For one the weak factory frame
The idea of having an XJ is having a roof over your head, want something "topless" buy a Jeep that has none of buy a WJ like mine that came that way.
Ever think of a rollover and having a non factory installed one you need to.

I personally would never buy anything with an aftermarket or a self installed one. I bet you will find very few on this board over age 21 who would buy an XJ with one either. A big minus on a resale for sure.
Really? It kinda seems like their not much "structure" to the roof of an XJ. It seems like the roof is just all sheet metal anyway. How much structure would it take away just cutting a square out of it?

odgreen 02-13-2014 02:10 PM
I had a sunroof. Removed the glass. Took the doors off and wheeled the piss out of it. Weak unibody arguement is invalid.

odgreen 02-13-2014 02:10 PM
Originally Posted by Hayden98XJ (Post 2773949)

Really? It kinda seems like their not much "structure" to the roof of an XJ. It seems like the roof is just all sheet metal anyway. How much structure would it take away just cutting a square out of it?
None

salad 02-13-2014 02:15 PM
It's not a monocoque unibody like a Honda Civic. It's a uniframe. The XJ uniframe doesn't have a top and can't be separated from the body. Only have to worry about structure if you cut away pillars.

Cut a hole in your roof and take the doors off. Worst that will happen is you get wet.

Rogue4x4 02-13-2014 02:28 PM
Originally Posted by odgreen89on35s (Post 2774030)
I had a sunroof. Removed the glass. Took the doors off and wheeled the piss out of it. Weak unibody arguement is invalid.
You mean it didn't fold like a taco without the doors OR the roof??!!?? NO WAY LOL

odgreen 02-13-2014 03:58 PM
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odgreen 02-13-2014 04:02 PM
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Op here is a good shot of the sunroof..... lol look at the shadow.

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Fred/N0AZZ 02-13-2014 04:58 PM
For every one good long lasting install I will show you a 100 that are CRAP! Try to trade one with a add-on and see what happens with the price. Or really know what one just stock will bring side by side all being even.

I had a dealers license for 6 yrs and bought/sold and traded quite a few cars in CO. I stand corrected on strength from the cut but stand by the rest.

billytoad631 02-13-2014 06:49 PM
Originally Posted by odgreen89on35s (Post 2773173)
You know they made em right? I see em all the time. My buddy has one. Factory 89
Yea I know they come as an option. They are just rare

Hayden98XJ 02-13-2014 07:14 PM
Originally Posted by Fred/N0AZZ (Post 2774180)
For every one good long lasting install I will show you a 100 that are CRAP! Try to trade one with a add-on and see what happens with the price. Or really know what one just stock will bring side by side all being even.

I had a dealers license for 6 yrs and bought/sold and traded quite a few cars in CO. I stand corrected on strength from the cut but stand by the rest.
Ok so he should install it himself so it doesn't leak? Sounds like his question has been answered.

odgreen 02-13-2014 07:48 PM
Originally Posted by Fred/N0AZZ (Post 2774180)
For every one good long lasting install I will show you a 100 that are CRAP! Try to trade one with a add-on and see what happens with the price. Or really know what one just stock will bring side by side all being even.

I had a dealers license for 6 yrs and bought/sold and traded quite a few cars in CO. I stand corrected on strength from the cut but stand by the rest.
Yea because that's what we worry about.... trade in value. Lol

N20jeep 02-13-2014 07:55 PM
These things have resale value?

94XjSport94 02-13-2014 07:57 PM
Originally Posted by N20jeep (Post 2774391)
These things have value?

FIFY

salad 02-13-2014 07:58 PM
Originally Posted by N20jeep (Post 2774391)
These things have resale value?
$350/ton!

Add stickers and custom sched 40 roll cage and put it on CL for $6000


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