Hey...any structural problems with putting in a sunroof..Im really gonna miss my convertible this summer..I dont want an electric one that rolls over the top & over the bed...just one that pops out will be fine, I can set it behind the seats or whatever...I was just wondering if there were any frame supports or anything running through the middle of the roof that the installers would have to contend with, or if this will cause any major structural rigidity problems.

 

I believe a factory sunroof is an option on a regular f150, so I wouldn't see a problem with putting one in a Lightning. Best thing to do is contact a local shop that specializes in sunroofs and they can give you the options available and what the cost would be.

 

Well, I have a place here that will install a manual for 279 I think it was. I DONT want a power one that rolls back like a ricer wing. I just want one that opens slightly upward and can pop out. Not a bad price at less than 3 really. Just wanted to make sure I wasnt compromising a TOn of body flex by chopping a hole in my roof.

 

Hey Tinnman,
Last year I saw a brand new 2002 lightning at Pat Millikan ford in Redford with a sunroof. It still had the window stickers and everything on it. They must have sent it out before the guy picked it up from the dealer. So it looks like it can be done. Not sure about structural though. I am sure the lightning twists a little more than a reg F150.

 

Have one installed that retracts into the roof. They just drop the interior roof line down and joila. Then you also don't have to worry about popping your top and putting it somewhere.

--Joe

 

Wheres it gonna go though? Unless you have a HD I don't see where there will be enough space in the roof.

 

there isnt enough room in your roof fo what soap is talkin about but have you ever thought about gettin a sliding rag top they are pretty sharp lookin ya should check into one

 

Well you do have a good point. It depends on how wide of a sunroff you want. I'll bet you fab a 16" wide roof in. However, if you want like a 24" wide roof then I agree Spank.......he needs a flip up.

--Joe

 

The Ford factory sunroof (retractable) is only available on SuperCabs and Supercrews. You can't get it on a regular cab because there isn't enough roof for it to retract in to.

A manual pop-up and/or remove type would work fine.

p.s. man, you guys type fast.

 

Guess my idea sucks huh

--Joe

 

hehe damn 4 posts in the time that it took me to reply

 

Hey, let us know what you do and how it works out. That would be something I might consider doing so keep us posted. -Mat-

 

Whats the point of having a sunROOF if its not set in the ROOF?

 

LOL..uh...I meant AFTER I pop it out of the roof, I can set the window behind the seats....um...you a Blonde Wendy?

Ill keep you all posted on the outcome. I want guages first..then the sunroof.

 

Nope. Just an over-achiever.