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Message: <blockquote data-quote="smurfslayer" data-source="post: 1773373" data-attributes="member: 21926">I’m going to channel my inner [USER=35543]@FordTechOne[/USER] here.Peasant car moon roofs aren’t going to get off roaded by knuckleheads like us, so the F150 / F-series use case is quite a bit more demanding than your volvo station wagon.  First off, you try doing a Raptor Assault high speed course with your Subaru, all things being equal and you’re going break suspension, and driveline components, and quite possibly the moonroof - which did break on my old S00b.  and yeah the tracks aren’t a cheap fix and there’s plastic in there but to paraphrase FTO:  ‘do you want the glass to shatter or the cheap plastic piece to break if the pressure exceeds the opening threshold pressure?’  So, while I didn’t want or need a moon roof, when I was in the market, it was cheaper for me to get the MSRP decked out 802a truck than pay ADM on a lesser optioned truck.  YMMV.  Yes, I’d definitely seriously consider a delete kit, but, I do have to concede that it’s not like the glass panels have given me concern in my use case.  Lastly, it’s possible to do the repairs DIY.  You can source the various parts and hit up youtube.  I’d be a bit hesitant but it has been done by hundreds of owners.  Good luck !</blockquote>