Armadillo Designs Aluminum Hardtop

[MORaptor1]

Man you guys are not thinking outside the box. I’m sure armadillo is not going to limit their product line to what they currently sell. I’m suggesting they look at some other stuff also. They do, after all, have the capability and facilities to make bronco tops. Just an idea for additional tops that people might want.

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[WILDcardOD]

Man you guys are not thinking outside the box. I’m sure armadillo is not going to limit their product line to what they currently sell. I’m suggesting they look at some other stuff also. They do, after all, have the capability and facilities to make bronco tops. Just an idea for additional tops that people might want.

Sure but they clearly aren’t trying to make a copycat OEM design with slight modifications like you’re asking. You can achieve virtually the same thing with one of their products already.

 

[DUSTYcazOREGON]

I ordered a 2 door top on Jan. 27. Was notified two weeks ago that metal went into laser cutting....so it's in production. Should be here in Oregon, May-June.

 

[MORaptor1]

Sure but they clearly aren’t trying to make a copycat OEM design with slight modifications like you’re asking. You can achieve virtually the same thing with one of their products already.

So they sell just the two front or passenger sections and those can be used without the cargo section?

 

[DUSTYcazOREGON]

So they sell just the two front or passenger sections and those can be used without the cargo section?

Not Armadillo.

 

[WILDcardOD]

So they sell just the two front or passenger sections and those can be used without the cargo section?

I said virtually the same not exactly. I can take my back 3 windows entirely and have the open feel with the cabin covered. Yes it’s different because they you need the entire top. This sounds like something you should email them if you are genuinely interested instead of posting in this thread. They’re far more likely to reply that way. Personally I think it looks far better doing what I’m talking about that the odd look you get doing that with OEM, maybe there’s a better way to fabricate something without looking so weird.

 

[B22-2023]

noise wise in that extremely windy section on the 10 between Fort Stockton and Junction
Soft Top: 98.6 -104.4 decibels
Armadillo : 96.8 - 98.2 decibels

Also you likely drove with the wind going East with the soft top; driving into that headwind and still peak-quieter with the hardtop is impressive.

 

[Chritaka]

So to work with the @Mountains2Metal Attic Tray pin arms/brackets that mount to the rollbar, Sam suggested using the AD pocket molle’s for the BRaptor that have a cutout for the brace. Theirs do add quite a bit more storage than the cheapies I got off Amazon, and waaaay lighter since these are aluminum. We determined it would still need some trimming, but less than the standard Bronco ones, so wanted to post the mod…

I started on the driver’s side, trying to make minimal cuts. I used a jigsaw, but whatever works for you!

However there still wasn’t enough room to clear the M2M brackets… So let’s cut some more…

I cleaned up the edges with a file and Dremel. I used some self etching primer and Krylon Fusion Textured Satin Black to touch-up. It matches the powder coat pretty well.

Sam and Fabian asked me to share pics of the cuts and how I made them work, so I’ll be sharing with them as well.

 

[Chritaka]

So to work with the @Mountains2Metal Attic Tray pin arms/brackets that mount to the roll at, Sam suggested using the AD pocket molle’s for the Raptor that have a cutout for the brace. Theirs do add quite a bit more storage than the cheapies I got off Amazon. We determined it would still need some trimming, but less than the standard Bronco ones, so wanted to post the mod…

I started on the driver’s side, trying to make minimal cuts. I used a jigsaw, but whatever works for you!

However there still wasn’t enough room to clear the M2M brackets… So let’s cut some more…

I cleaned up the edges with a file and Dremel. I used some self etching primer and Krylon Fusion Textured Satin Black to touch-up. It matches the powder coat pretty well.

Sam and Fabian asked me to share pics of the cuts and how I made them work. So these should be popping up on my/their social media as well.

Also note, it seems like the top/back edge of the molle won’t fit against oversized aftermarket 6.5” speaker pods. So I started trimming the drivers side… Don’t do this, it’s not needed. The edge will slide right inside between the speaker pod and rollbar without issue… No trimming was done on the passenger side and it fit fine. It’s tucked up on the inside of the speaker so you can’t tell I trimmed any on the driver’s side

 

[mangelo]

Armadillo tops now featured on Bronco Nation "The Ultimate Aftermarket Hard Top Guide for the 2021-2025 Ford Bronco"

https://thebronconation.com/news/th...C2082DEE1&mc_cid=5bcc881286&mc_eid=1374a07cb7

 

[Pseudoko]

Armadillo tops now featured on Bronco Nation "The Ultimate Aftermarket Hard Top Guide for the 2021-2025 Ford Bronco"

https://thebronconation.com/news/th...C2082DEE1&mc_cid=5bcc881286&mc_eid=1374a07cb7

yeah saw that too. I was going to reply but busy at work at the moment to do a full write up. That post is a good comparison though of the different tops currently in the market.

 

[Ninjak]

I replied to that thread with my thoughts and some pics. Nice article to have out there.

I do not frequent Bronco Nation often, but looking through it, they have some nice topics.

 

[Bluesideup]

don’t think so… Ursa Minor is developing one of those but not sure when that one is coming out.

I gave up waiting on Ursa Minor. Ordered and made a deposit in August 2024 for delivery / install in November / December 2024.

I decided to go to their "shop" in Oregon and meet with John in March 2025 due to difficulty with communication

Same repetitive and evasive answers as phone conversations when I could get ahold of him with a new twist.

The tariffs on Mexico where molds are made could be potential obstacle as in "Increased costs" so decided to pull the plug.

The "shop" in Oregon was basically a marine warehouse for their previous life with storage for the dismounted Bronco prototype.

 

[NC_Pinz]

Briefly saw a top on a black 4 door Bronco in NC yesterday. It was raining and I was slowing to exit. Looked good.

 

[Slei]

Got back from a trip to find the email update that my top is in welding. Ordered mine back in December. Thanks to those who have posted pics and info on their tops and installs.

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