Armadillo Designs Aluminum Hardtop

[Ruby Redbird]

Can someone who had the OEM MIC top talk about loudness at rural highway speeds? I added a bunch of foam seals to my MIC top according to some of the threads here and while that quieted down the top, the wind noise at 80-85MPH coming from the windows was almost as loud as the MIC top noise pre-foam. I like the idea of getting this top to quiet down long distance rides but maybe I’m asking too much with the frameless window design.

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[TheLawnDart]

Mounted some tools to the interior MOLLE shelf with some harbor freight tool mounts! Worked out great and fits nice and snug under the Raptor brace. Here’s a Thread with all the details if you need it!

 

[B22-2023]

Mounted some tools to the interior MOLLE shelf with some harbor freight tool mounts! Worked out great and fits nice and snug under the Raptor brace. Here’s a Thread with all the details if you need it!

I was working up my shopping cart yesterday, I included the Molle panels - plus here’s a question to you or other Armadillo buyers - what about roof rack? I’m not familiar with their mounting system. What are the typical ways to mount a couple cross rails up there, or is it better just to buy their setup since they’ve figured it out?

 

[SierraBronco]

I was working up my shopping cart yesterday, I included the Molle panels - plus here’s a question to you or other Armadillo buyers - what about roof rack? I’m not familiar with their mounting system. What are the typical ways to mount a couple cross rails up there, or is it better just to buy their setup since they’ve figured it out?

Personally I’m not a fan of slapping a bunch if weight on top of the roof. 16 year old me thought it was awesome on my 1973 suburban, but it would not be conducive to the wheeling we do now.

 

[DUSTYcazOREGON]

Quick status update for tracking, officially in powder as of yesterday:

Lucky you!!!!!!!!!!!! I ordered mine about 2 weeks ago. When was your order placed or order#? That is great how they keep the customer informed of the process....did that come by email or by logging into your account? Thanks

 

[Ninjak]

Lucky you!!!!!!!!!!!! I ordered mine about 2 weeks ago. When was your order placed or order#? That is great how they keep the customer informed of the process....did that come by email or by logging into your account? Thanks

You will receive these in an email when everything starts going.

 

[DUSTYcazOREGON]

I was working up my shopping cart yesterday, I included the Molle panels - plus here’s a question to you or other Armadillo buyers - what about roof rack? I’m not familiar with their mounting system. What are the typical ways to mount a couple cross rails up there, or is it better just to buy their setup since they’ve figured it out?

Personally, I bought theirs. The L-Trac rails will give you options to attach darn near anything to that top.

 

[mangelo]

I was working up my shopping cart yesterday, I included the Molle panels - plus here’s a question to you or other Armadillo buyers - what about roof rack? I’m not familiar with their mounting system. What are the typical ways to mount a couple cross rails up there, or is it better just to buy their setup since they’ve figured it out?

I'm all about the Gobi Rack Armadillo collab featured at Sema:

- VERY strong beefy rack
- Decades long track record for off road roof racks
- Mounts to the body, not the roof
- features ladders to ease in loading gear up top etc
- more mounting points for pull out shades + other accessories like shower water
- comes with a light bar
- BIGGEST FEATURE: ability to put a side opening tent on the back of vehicle leaving roof panels open for full convertible experience even with a roof top tent on!

Paul at Gobi is sending me the install kit details, I'll make sure that here.

 

[Chritaka]

I'm all about the Gobi Rack Armadillo collab featured at Sema:

- VERY strong beefy rack
- Decades long track record for off road roof racks
- Mounts to the body, not the roof
- features ladders to ease in loading gear up top etc
- more mounting points for pull out shades + other accessories like shower water
- comes with a light bar
- BIGGEST FEATURE: ability to put a side opening tent on the back of vehicle leaving roof panels open for full convertible experience even with a roof top tent on!

Paul at Gobi is sending me the install kit details, I'll make sure that here.

Yes pls update with what you find out. I like the GOBI, but worried about fitting in the garage with my lift. Their Trailrax setup is slightly shorter, but looks well integrated with the L-tracks.

 

[B22-2023]

Yes pls update with what you find out. I like the GOBI, but worried about fitting in the garage with my lift. Their Trailrax setup is slightly shorter, but looks well integrated with the L-tracks.

The Gobi does bypass roof mount issues, that’s for sure. Too much for me though, putting long light items up that don’t fit inside. I’ll either get theirs, or as a rear-oriented option from Rhino like this.

 

[Slei]

Was near the end of the last batch for 2024. Production was supposed to begin the first week of January but maybe this means its behind. Too early to tell what this means for how the delivery date might move. Just figured I would share.

 

[Splint3r]

@DUSTYcazOREGON and @Slei - thanks fo the updates. Any chance you folks would share your order numbers?

Also, great looking installs on those that have them. It really is an attractive design. Any word from owners how easy it is to remove the gullwings and rear glass for that fully open feel?

 

[DUSTYcazOREGON]

@DUSTYcazOREGON and @Slei - thanks fo the updates. Any chance you folks would share your order numbers?

Also, great looking installs on those that have them. It really is an attractive design. Any word from owners how easy it is to remove the gullwings and rear glass for that fully open feel?

I ordered on 1-27-25. Order #565. You may not believe it....received an email this morning...it's in production starting today! Yeah!

 

[B22-2023]

I ordered on 1-27-25. Order #565. You may not believe it....received an email this morning...it's in production starting today! Yeah!

Wish I’d taken more pics when at their factory last week - there were 2 dozen or so complete and nearly complete lined up for final steps and shipping. And a whole new batch starting. I’m jealous of you guys!

 

[Mjolnir]

Hi Those of you that are getting order updates. Are you getting consistent updates on the progress or is it jumpy? I didn’t receive an email about cutting but got one for the Welding and blending. It’s going on the fifth week now since I got that email so curious if anyone knows the turnaround time for each stage of the process.
Order number was #433 back on 10/1/24 for a squareback.

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