Armadillo Designs Aluminum Hardtop

[Pseudoko]

In the shop for installation!

Any post install pictures yet?

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[EasternSierra]

Any post install pictures yet?

Not yet, but coming next week. I brought my Bronco in at the end of the day. They're installing the top and a few other things too, plus they're closed for 4 days over the Christmas weekend. I may not have it back before Monday.

Unfortunately, I forgot to get a photo of the top. It looks great!

 

[rayofsi]

Getting consistent water intrusion from my hatch... This sucks. . never has this with the original hard top in 3 years I had it on.

 

[Pseudoko]

Getting consistent water intrusion from my hatch... This sucks. . never has this with the original hard top in 3 years I had it on.

from the hatch? Or is it coming in from the top but on the side?

 

[rayofsi]

from the hatch? Or is it coming in from the top but on the side?

I saw some water marks on the inside of the hatch. So I'm guessing it's all from the hatch somewhere

 

[Richterman]

I need to go and check these out. Only 30(ish) miles from me

 

[Dtrimpi87]

Getting consistent water intrusion from my hatch... This sucks. . never has this with the original hard top in 3 years I had it on.

Have you found a solution or messaged Fabian and the team to see what they say? Curious of the resolution in case I have similar issues. I have had my Bronco covered for the recent rains we've gotten as I havent had time to adjust all the latches and such and didnt want to deal with any possible leaking yet.

 

[rayofsi]

Have you found a solution or messaged Fabian and the team to see what they say? Curious of the resolution in case I have similar issues. I have had my Bronco covered for the recent rains we've gotten as I havent had time to adjust all the latches and such and didnt want to deal with any possible leaking yet.

the rear glass on the hatch was not installed properly... waiting on fabian. He mentioned sending out a replacement.
I water tested this with my pump sprayer and half a gallon of water. with a few oz of water, i had water intrusion on left and right sides from the top part of the glass.

 

[87 BAJA]

Currently have a slant back that I will be posting up for sale in the upcoming week or so, it’s still in raw form and on pallet as seen in picture. No longer own a 4door so don’t work for new Bronco unfortunately. Have liner black hex pattern, as well. Also have the Inner side panels and a custom rear shelf. Have a full set of talion aluminum skids too. I’m located in ft Wayne, Indiana just thought I’d say something in here incase anyone is looking for one quick without the 4-6 mo waiting time.

 

[rayofsi]

Was told to sikaflex 221 the rear glass from the outside. Not sure how well that will hold since i can't clean the surfaces i'm bonding. But we'll see i guess.

 

[Hotshot Offroad]

I saw some water marks on the inside of the hatch. So I'm guessing it's all from the hatch somewhere

We had this issue when ours arrived as well. We dont get rain often in AZ, but when it rains it usually RAINS. and on a big storm we had right before SEMA we pulled the truck in to do some work in the rear and discovered a ton of water back there. We found it to be the rear window during a pressure test. The way we fixed it was to put some silicone along the inside of the hatch where the glass gets mounted. When we were inspecting things it seems as if silicon was either forgotten in some areas, or BARELY any got used on some areas. So we ran some ourselves. It was worth doing it this way then to wait for any sort of replacements or anything like that. Quick and simple. So far zero issues.

We notified Fabian and the team and they have been made aware of this situation and said they wold be putting some more focus on these rear windows. It seems to only be a problem as of recently. But definitely speak to them if you havent!

 

[rayofsi]

We had this issue when ours arrived as well. We dont get rain often in AZ, but when it rains it usually RAINS. and on a big storm we had right before SEMA we pulled the truck in to do some work in the rear and discovered a ton of water back there. We found it to be the rear window during a pressure test. The way we fixed it was to put some silicone along the inside of the hatch where the glass gets mounted. When we were inspecting things it seems as if silicon was either forgotten in some areas, or BARELY any got used on some areas. So we ran some ourselves. It was worth doing it this way then to wait for any sort of replacements or anything like that. Quick and simple. So far zero issues.

We notified Fabian and the team and they have been made aware of this situation and said they wold be putting some more focus on these rear windows. It seems to only be a problem as of recently. But definitely speak to them if you havent!

thanks, fabian replied saying to put sikaflex 221 along the outside, will try that as that is what they use in the assembly itself.
it hasn't rained much lately, but the last 2 times, it did pour here as well.

 

[Emwun Garand]

We had water get inside ours too after a heavy rain. Only ours leaked inside the cabin right as we moved the vehicle. Also had some small leaking at all four of the locks on the side gull window locks.

Opened and closed the gull windows and locked them down and those leaks stopped.
As for the cabin leak, we found that if you open the swing gate, water will pour out onto the ground, and won't get everywhere in the cabin upon movement.

Still not very thrilled about the idea of water pooling inside the frame of the top, but what can I do about it. She's currently not garaged, and the driveway is about a 25* incline, so I think it's just getting trapped on something in there. Opening the gate drains it and no issues once that's done.

 

[Lucky Nut]

Is this problem only on the 4 door slant backs?

 

[Hotshot Offroad]

thanks, fabian replied saying to put sikaflex 221 along the outside, will try that as that is what they use in the assembly itself.
it hasn't rained much lately, but the last 2 times, it did pour here as well.

That sealant will certainly help. What I will say is that it was pretty tough to get into the cracks on the outside so id make sure you have something slim that can push the sealant down in there. Because it was way too difficult trying to get our sealant down in there from the outside.

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