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Old 03-08-2012, 03:25 PM
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Question Plexiglass sunroof glass replacement?

Shattered my sunroof driving down a gravel road.

I have Toyo M/T 35X12.50xR18, they kicked up a rock and smashed my sunroof

My question is, has anyone ever replaced a sunroof glass with plexiglass??
 
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Old 03-08-2012, 04:48 PM
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Not sure, but I don't think it's perfectly flat (has a roof contour). You'd never be able to match it unless it was. If it IS flat, you'd be better off with polycarbonate. Much stronger/scratch resistant than Plexiglas. It's the stuff used for cycle helmet visors, & bullet proof glass.

Edit.....stick with the OEM tempered glass. In an accident it breaks up into little square pieces, where a plastic could break into dangerous shards.
 

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Old 03-08-2012, 06:18 PM
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Have the OEM sunroof glass installed and have your insurance company pay the bill.
 

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Old 03-08-2012, 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Broken Halo
Not sure, but I don't think it's perfectly flat (has a roof contour). You'd never be able to match it unless it was. If it IS flat, you'd be better off with polycarbonate. Much stronger/scratch resistant than Plexiglas. It's the stuff used for cycle helmet visors, & bullet proof glass.

Edit.....stick with the OEM tempered glass. In an accident it breaks up into little square pieces, where a plastic could break into dangerous shards.
If you wanted an alternative, a soft top would be the best option but then price would probably be around the cost of the glass.
 
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Old 03-09-2012, 10:40 AM
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New glass and have insurance cover it since it will likely be expensive. Then install a gobi without the sunroof opening.
That problem is exactly why I got rid of the rancho lift with the tires sticking out, One gravel road and it's raining rocks.
 
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Old 03-09-2012, 05:25 PM
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Thanks for the replies!

I had some glass companies quote a new glass as high as $1500!

But my insurance is going to take care of it, thankfully.

@talusfan: did you go back to stock height and tires?
 
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Old 03-10-2012, 11:14 AM
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Yes I did, just leveled the front end, stock wheels and put 285 toyo mts on it. Goes anywhere I went with the rancho without slinging crap everywhere and at everyone.
 
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