Armadillo Designs Aluminum Hardtop

[Pseudoko]

Any more 2 door owners with this top out there? I've been waiting to see more pics to see what the top looks like on other color Broncos.

I'd like to pull the trigger on one of these tops especially with the new payment plan they are offering.

What are the roof rack options? Is it only a rack from AD, or would I be able to use an aftermarket rack? Are the roof panels removable with the roof rack on?

TrailRax is making a bracket for the armadillo too but I can’t tell if it’s enough room to remove the roof panels. The AD one or the Gobi are probably your options to remove the panels. For Gobi I think you’d just need the quick release option if I remember correctly.

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[mangelo]

TrailRax is making a bracket for the armadillo too but I can’t tell if it’s enough room to remove the roof panels. The AD one or the Gobi are probably your options to remove the panels. For Gobi I think you’d just need the quick release option if I remember correctly.

@ElDuderino @Pseudoko Per last year's SEMA Gobi rack build for Blanco Bronco Adventures on 4 door Bronco, no quick release needed to take off panels, I'd assume same for 2 door. I'll be speaking to Gobi soon regarding rack adaptation to Armadillo tops, will post details on this thread

The NEW Armadillo Designs aluminum hard top is here! | SEMA 2024 Build


Six weeks? No problem! | The Blanco Bronco 2024 SEMA Build


I'm Gobi all the way given their track record and solid build, plus designed more for over landing versatility ie more mounting points, including along window frame, the loading ladders, etc.

 

[Pseudoko]

@ElDuderino @Pseudoko Per last year's SEMA Gobi rack build for Blanco Bronco Adventures on 4 door Bronco, no quick release needed to take off panels, I'd assume same for 2 door. I'll be speaking to Gobi soon regarding rack adaptation to Armadillo tops, will post details on this thread

The NEW Armadillo Designs aluminum hard top is here! | SEMA 2024 Build


Six weeks? No problem! | The Blanco Bronco 2024 SEMA Build


I'm Gobi all the way given their track record and solid build, plus designed more for over landing versatility ie more mounting points, including along window frame, the loading ladders, etc.

I’m considering the TrailRax since I will have enough clearance still to get in the garage but we’ll see. TBH I don’t really need it with the exception of a couple of camping trips where an awning would be nice .

 

[rayofsi]

anyone know why they didnt do a wiper/fluid spray for the rear window?

 

[87 BAJA]

anyone know why they didnt do a wiper/fluid spray for the rear window?

I am Personally glad they didn't, but could assure the cost of parts the design aspect to have one mounted and most that are purchasing are soft top owners so they don't have that ran back there anyhow. Than would come down to how to do any exterior moly panes if you had a rear wiper and just a long list of things that would have to be addressed.

 

[mangelo]

I’m considering the TrailRax since I will have enough clearance still to get in the garage but we’ll see. TBH I don’t really need it with the exception of a couple of camping trips where an awning would be nice .

@Pseudoko Yeah Gobi's taller, I have to mindful when I use parking garages LOL I'm gonna be loading that rack up, so mounting rack to body vs hardtop only is key for my needs, plus 4x side rack points etc.

It will be interesting to see how the market adapts to these bad ass Armadillo tops, and what products will be coming out in the future.

 

[TheLawnDart]

Took all the panels off! Here is a quick video I made and some pictures:

 

[B22-2023]

I am Personally glad they didn't, but could assure the cost of parts the design aspect to have one mounted and most that are purchasing are soft top owners so they don't have that ran back there anyhow. Than would come down to how to do any exterior moly panes if you had a rear wiper and just a long list of things that would have to be addressed.

I'm going from soft to Armadillo top, and all the wire & plumbing is back there for the wiper/washer. I'll rig something up once the top is received, I'm not sure what though. On early Broncos I would add a rear washer assembly off a Cherokee or something.

 

[Ninjak]

I'm going from soft to Armadillo top, and all the wire & plumbing is back there for the wiper/washer. I'll rig something up once the top is received, I'm not sure what though. On early Broncos I would add a rear washer assembly off a Cherokee or something.

Depending on what top you get, I have the slant back, coming from a soft top, and have never needed a wiper out back. I also have the MOLLE on top, zero issues.

I guess there is a way to hook a wiper to it, though I just haven't had the need.

 

[mangelo]

Took all the panels off! Here is a quick video I made and some pictures:

@TheLawnDart HOLY GUACAMOLE! (or should I say guaca-molle?) Armadillo nailed the open air look, its SO close to top fully off look, what a GREAT idea to demo this. Thanks you SO much for video, gonna try this for sure some day.

 

[rayofsi]

anyone get one recently? Hows their timeline looking?

 

[Slei]

anyone get one recently? Hows their timeline looking?

I got the shipping confirmation today. I ordered mine in December so almost exactly 6mo. Now just need to figure out the exact day it will arrive so I know what to take off and get it installed.

 

[TheLawnDart]

After some back and forth helping fabricate some mountains solutions, I finally received the final product today! These mounts fit the rotopax system perfectly and have plenty of other mounting points for whatever you need! I might add some rotopax to the gullwings now!

 

[Mjolnir]

Hey y’all, has any one that’s already received their top had severe issues with the liner not adhering? I got mine 2 weeks ago. Got installed last week. Day of getting it picked up one of the top panels insulation peeled off. Upon seeing that, I found many more coming off. Some are still on there sinus though. I think the ones directly impacted from the sun are taking the brunt of the heat. I emailed the crew and they said it’s a known issue but some folks had it resolved with Gorilla glue spray adhesive. I tried Loctite 300 with one small panel that peeled off but I took it back to my shop and they used Permatex CTV which is rated up to 400 degrees. They applied the adhesive Monday this week and then it sat out. I picked it up Tuesday and had it since then. Drove it to work today and it sat outside. I went to get in it about 3pm and the big backseat panel has fallen off again.
Anybody else had this severe of an issue?? I live in Midwest GA so summer heat ain’t no joke. We’re going to apply some more Permatex again tomorrow and let it cure longer to see if that bonds it better but if it doesn’t I was thinking of emailing the guys at Armadillo and asking if they could send me some new foam panels to try and see if maybe some of the ones I have just have factory issues. I’ve attached a few photos just for folks to see.
This is my only real issue. This thing is a dream come true add-on otherwise.

 

[fourdayoff]

Are you going to ignore the "crews" suggestion of Gorilla glue?

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