Armadillo Designs Aluminum Hardtop

[Demon4x4]

I took a few quick shots on the way home. The dingy appearance is from the shadows of tree branches. The color of the top really is like Oxford White.

The shop is:

Auernig Auto Body
1780 PFE Road
Roseville, CA 95747
916-783-0280

The problem I found was in finding a shop that would do the work and that would accept delivery of the top at their shop. Stellar Built in Sacramento is a great shop, but they don't accept delivery of customer-ordered parts, period. Other shops didn't want to try this install.

This was the first time Auernig did this install, so it was on a time-and-materials basis which they don't usually do. There is no guarantee they would do it again.

IMPORTANT: If you have the Mountains2Metal rear drop down rack and/or the Lobo overhead rack, they are NOT compatible with the Armadillo top. Auernig modified the shelves at extra cost to accomodate them, but keep that in mind.

Any pics of how the mofidied the attic shelf? I really like that thing, would hate to see it go.

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[rayofsi]

In the 2 months I had this installed. Discovered my rear glass wasn't sealed. Leaked ..
Now I discover that my 3rd brake light wasn't sealed properly, leaks also.
*Edit* Fabian is getting a new light sent, thanks Armadillo for the fast reply on that

For those that had the foam liner pieces drop, how well did it stay back up after fix? Mine came delivered with one piece fallen off, and stuck to cardboard. I'm not sure how well this piece will stick after repairs. Thanks

 

[rayofsi]

here’s the link from Fabian:

it seems that the new tops have this done already. i noticed this on my top already. but i get this werid wind noise sometimes, and i'm not sure if its attributed to this.

 

[Pseudoko]

it seems that the new tops have this done already. i noticed this on my top already. but i get this werid wind noise sometimes, and i'm not sure if its attributed to this.

I did the cuts myself but I don’t get any wind noise at all. Been super quiet even on days with 35-45 mph winds.

 

[broadicustomworks]

Any pics of how the mofidied the attic shelf? I really like that thing, would hate to see it go.

Same.
I have the shelf and about to get a slant back, so there is probably no hope at all that mine will work, will have to potentially cut the shelf up, recreate the dimensions, and make it work in my case.

 

[EasternSierra]

Any pics of how the mofidied the attic shelf? I really like that thing, would hate to see it go.

Same.
I have the shelf and about to get a slant back, so there is probably no hope at all that mine will work, will have to potentially cut the shelf up, recreate the dimensions, and make it work in my case.

Here you go!

 

[rayofsi]

what are the chances of armadillo offering a wiper option in the future? I noticed another hardtop maker selling them
https://turnoffroad.com/products/tr10-bronco-hard-top-rear-window-defroster-wiper-assembly
for their hardtops now.

 

[broadicustomworks]

Has anyone mounted an awning to the top yet ?
I am working up some steel brackets to do so using their L Track but if something already exists along that line it would probably be better than my overengineered versions would turn out to be.

 

[Pseudoko]

Has anyone mounted an awning to the top yet ?
I am working up some steel brackets to do so using their L Track but if something already exists along that line it would probably be better than my overengineered versions would turn out to be.

i was debating to get an awning at one point. Was going to get the trailrax setup (whenever that bundle is available). But it was more so for the wife who hardly ever comes out. So for the time being, I put that idea on the shelf.

 

[broadicustomworks]

i was debating to get an awning at one point. Was going to get the trailrax setup (whenever that bundle is available). But it was more so for the wife who hardly ever comes out. So for the time being, I put that idea on the shelf.

I already have a TrailRax and like how I have it set up.
it would be really nice if they would get back on board with implementing it.
I prefer it over the one they make and sell.

 

[TrailRax]

i was debating to get an awning at one point. Was going to get the trailrax setup (whenever that bundle is available). But it was more so for the wife who hardly ever comes out. So for the time being, I put that idea on the shelf.

Hey! Are you looking for a 270 degree awning mounting bundle? See our bundle here.

 

[Pseudoko]

Hey! Are you looking for a 270 degree awning mounting bundle? See our bundle here.

meant a bundle with the bracket that’s compatible with the armadillo top.

 

[broadicustomworks]

For those wondering here is the TrailRax info/ compatibility.
Impressed with how quickly they responded and answered my questions well.

 

[cactusgray]

Finally got my hardtop installed last week. I can say it was absolutely worth the wait!

Also I'm surprised the square back is so much less popular. Personally I love the look.

 

[23OBX2.7]

Looks great and very stout!

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