Armadillo Designs Aluminum Hardtop

[B22-2023]

Lol I live in Miami. It indeed a VERY REAL thing! I have a swiper that I bring out and clear the water. After that its ok.

I don’t have a hard top but people here have talked about a drip rail or something that sticks on, from Mabett maybe? If it is available might fit the Armadillo.

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[TheLawnDart]

Oh one note … if you are having them do the install, let them know ahead of time if you want them to relocate the GPS/XM antenna

Fwiw if you didn’t get it installed I did a write up and video on how to do it at home the same way they do it.

 

[Pseudoko]

Fwiw if you didn’t get it installed I did a write up and video on how to do it at home the same way they do it.

thanks but I actually drove to Texas to have them install great experience but your video could help others here that are having it shipped.

 

[Sharena Robertson]

Read these posts from beginning to now.

I was SO afraid of buying a hardtop because i was afraid of getting scammed. The ford hardtop is crap. So I waited and enjoyed my 2021 Bronco with her soft top for a few years…awesome vehicle…happy with it as it was.

Then when I was stalking Armadillo Designs and ADV Fiberglass, I saw Armadillo Designs were beginning production.

Do I drop the cash and take the chance?

How do new and upcoming businesses and products get out there in the world if I don’t? But what if it never happens? Screw it, let’s do it!

I can tell you that these guys work their asses off and are the real deal. I feel like if anyone can make it, they can.

After Fabian took us on a tour, I looked at Sam, who was sitting next to me watching the install last week and said, “wow. You guys have done amazing things here.” And I felt like all my past worries were just silly.

I am proud to be part of what they have worked so hard for and this hardtop is a beast.

Hubby and I drove 4,779.3 miles from the tippy top of California to Bellville, Texas and peeps…we are NOT young…lol.

Sound Decimals (db) went from 78 with the soft top to 64 dm with their hard top. Gas mileage improved about 1.5 mpg. AND the seal inside improved…with the soft top if you opened a window in a windy area you couldn’t close it. With their hard top you can hear the seal happen when you roll your window up or close the doors.

The guys who installed it were so cool and explained all the things to us…I am confident that the choice we made to get this hard top was the best choice.

While we drove away they all watched us and waved (Fabian was most likely thinking, “one less person to get email after email from…lol).

I know as they get bigger, they may not be able to have such a personal interaction with their clients. But we are thrilled we got to meet them and be part of the beginning of a good thing.

Wheels/tires/lift are later this week…but my Bronco has never been happier. It was a fun and exciting experience!

 

[Pseudoko]

Read these posts from beginning to now.

I was SO afraid of buying a hardtop because i was afraid of getting scammed. The ford hardtop is crap. So I waited and enjoyed my 2021 Bronco with her soft top for a few years…awesome vehicle…happy with it as it was.

Then when I was stalking Armadillo Designs and ADV Fiberglass, I saw Armadillo Designs were beginning production.

Do I drop the cash and take the chance?

How do new and upcoming businesses and products get out there in the world if I don’t? But what if it never happens? Screw it, let’s do it!

I can tell you that these guys work their asses off and are the real deal. I feel like if anyone can make it, they can.

After Fabian took us on a tour, I looked at Sam, who was sitting next to me watching the install last week and said, “wow. You guys have done amazing things here.” And I felt like all my past worries were just silly.

I am proud to be part of what they have worked so hard for and this hardtop is a beast.

Hubby and I drove 4,779.3 miles from the tippy top of California to Bellville, Texas and peeps…we are NOT young…lol.

Sound Decimals (db) went from 78 with the soft top to 64 dm with their hard top. Gas mileage improved about 1.5 mpg. AND the seal inside improved…with the soft top if you opened a window in a windy area you couldn’t close it. With their hard top you can hear the seal happen when you roll your window up or close the doors.

The guys who installed it were so cool and explained all the things to us…I am confident that the choice we made to get this hard top was the best choice.

While we drove away they all watched us and waved (Fabian was most likely thinking, “one less person to get email after email from…lol).

I know as they get bigger, they may not be able to have such a personal interaction with their clients. But we are thrilled we got to meet them and be part of the beginning of a good thing.

Wheels/tires/lift are later this week…but my Bronco has never been happier. It was a fun and exciting experience!

welcome to the armadillo family

 

[Ninjak]

Welcome to the Slant Back life! Looks good!

Do you plan on getting the Heritage White rims? It would look killer!

 

[Chritaka]

Read these posts from beginning to now.

I was SO afraid of buying a hardtop because i was afraid of getting scammed. The ford hardtop is crap. So I waited and enjoyed my 2021 Bronco with her soft top for a few years…awesome vehicle…happy with it as it was.

Then when I was stalking Armadillo Designs and ADV Fiberglass, I saw Armadillo Designs were beginning production.

Do I drop the cash and take the chance?

How do new and upcoming businesses and products get out there in the world if I don’t? But what if it never happens? Screw it, let’s do it!

I can tell you that these guys work their asses off and are the real deal. I feel like if anyone can make it, they can.

After Fabian took us on a tour, I looked at Sam, who was sitting next to me watching the install last week and said, “wow. You guys have done amazing things here.” And I felt like all my past worries were just silly.

I am proud to be part of what they have worked so hard for and this hardtop is a beast.

Hubby and I drove 4,779.3 miles from the tippy top of California to Bellville, Texas and peeps…we are NOT young…lol.

Sound Decimals (db) went from 78 with the soft top to 64 dm with their hard top. Gas mileage improved about 1.5 mpg. AND the seal inside improved…with the soft top if you opened a window in a windy area you couldn’t close it. With their hard top you can hear the seal happen when you roll your window up or close the doors.

The guys who installed it were so cool and explained all the things to us…I am confident that the choice we made to get this hard top was the best choice.

While we drove away they all watched us and waved (Fabian was most likely thinking, “one less person to get email after email from…lol).

I know as they get bigger, they may not be able to have such a personal interaction with their clients. But we are thrilled we got to meet them and be part of the beginning of a good thing.

Wheels/tires/lift are later this week…but my Bronco has never been happier. It was a fun and exciting experience!

Great post! I saw some of your pics on their IG and FB feed. Looks great with the white on blue and look forward to seeing it with the lift/wheels/tires!

 

[Sharena Robertson]

Welcome to the Slant Back life! Looks good!

Do you plan on getting the Heritage White rims? It would look killer!

getting these put Wednesday!

 

[87 BAJA]

Slant back life getting closer… going to paint gloss black when it’s arrives!

 

[rayofsi]

so i'm getting ready to possibly order this.
Anyone know what the raptor version is vs the regular?

 

[rayofsi]

finally ordered one!

 

[Chritaka]

so i'm getting ready to possibly order this.
Anyone know what the raptor version is vs the regular?

They told me they were built the same, with the same cutout modification in the side rails, no difference. It’s just for order tracking.

 

[huey]

I do like the look of these tops, as well as the positive comments. Of course it helps these are actually being delivered lol. If my MIC top shits the bed I will likely get this top......the only thing i would miss is having my truck naked- no top no doors.

Hats off to the armadillo crew!!

 

[Ninjak]

I do like the look of these tops, as well as the positive comments. Of course it helps these are actually being delivered lol. If my MIC top shits the bed I will likely get this top......the only thing i would miss is having my truck naked- no top no doors.

Hats off to the armadillo crew!!

The closest you will get to that is no gullwing, no rear hatch, and both panels off. Thats dam close! I went with this top simply because I just needed the cabin open.

 

[TheLawnDart]

so i'm getting ready to possibly order this.
Anyone know what the raptor version is vs the regular?

As stated, it’s the same other than the harness in the back for the third brake light. Raptor one is different since it has the clearance lights on the OEM third brake light

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