ADV Prototype Hardtop - Detailed Pictures & Videos

[Steve62]

They mentioned at one point that they planned on building a kit...but, the roof itself has taken 4 months longer to get to customers. So, I wouldn't hold your breath.

Here is a thread that's started about how to DIY:
https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/diy-hard-top-prep-kit.50720/

Thank you. That was a sobering read. I'm not going to pull the trigger on the ADV hardtop until I know it will work.

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[Inlinejohn]

My impression is if you ordered a soft top you might not get the bracket kit necessary for mounting a HT of any kind, so either get that from FORD or ADV. They did tell me the will offer this bracket kit. As for wiper, I’d argue get rid of it. It’s a bigger box in your view cuz ADV’s is on top of window. Sure it functions better and doesn’t collect snow, etc but I had same on my 4Runner and never really used it..With gear, shelves, etc inside I couldn’t use the rear window for viewing anyway. Use mirrors.

My biggest concern is listening to so many complaints about waiting for so long on a promise but still no real life experience beyond the demo video. I’d like to see a side by side comparison of materials, cross section cuts, durability, sound deadening, etc etc. Something that does not just bash the MIC, but a fair non-bias comparison. Else I won’t risk a $7K investment just to find out it’s crap.

 

[604Bronco]

My impression is if you ordered a soft top you might not get the bracket kit necessary for mounting a HT of any kind, so either get that from FORD or ADV. They did tell me the will offer this bracket kit.

Not able to mount a hard top? That doesn't make any sense. MAYBE early builds in 2021 that was before the prep kit I could see. But anything after should be fine. I have metal brackets installed at the B pillar that I imagine are for a hard top, and many folks have swapped out soft tops for MIC.

 

[Inlinejohn]

Not able to mount a hard top? That doesn't make any sense. MAYBE early builds in 2021 that was before the prep kit I could see. But anything after should be fine. I have metal brackets installed at the B pillar that I imagine are for a hard top, and many folks have swapped out soft tops for MIC.

ADV showed my this pic and said “that is the bracket”

 

[604Bronco]

ADV showed my this pic and said “that is the bracket”

That's the bracket I was referring to above - Is this not for the hard top? I don't have a MIC top, so I'm just assuming as it doesn't seem to serve any other purpose.

 

[Inlinejohn]

That's the bracket I was referring to above - Is this not for the hard top? I don't have a MIC top, so I'm just assuming as it doesn't seem to serve any other purpose.

That’s my point..If you were forced to convert to soft top or simply have a ST now and want to switch, you need this bracket and possibly does not come in a box or whatever with your ST purchase.

 

[redone17]

That’s my point..If you were forced to convert to soft top or simply have a ST now and want to switch, you need this bracket and possibly does not come in a box or whatever with your ST purchase.

But if your build was after Sept 2021 - they all have it.

 

[604Bronco]

But if your build was after Sept 2021 - they all have it.

Yeah, I’m assuming that’s another part of the prep kit.

 

[Inlinejohn]

But if your build was after Sept 2021 - they all have it.

Did not know this, so is GREAT

 

[redone17]

Yeah, I’m assuming that’s another part of the prep kit.

It is.

 

[Stick in the Mud]

Going from soft top to hard top requires no additional brackets or other hardware as long as it’s new enough to have the prep kit. Going from hard top to factory soft top, though, you’ll need center brackets and side window tracks (not sure what they’re called)

 

[BlueBronco]

Do you know how much the hard top prep kit costs and if it is actually available from Ford? Do we get it from dealers? I'd hate to order the ADV top and not be able to install it because I cant get the prep kit.

Is your Bronco pre 9/2021?
If not you already have the hardtop prep kit installed which includes all the necessary mounts and connections to install a MIC or aftermarket hardtop.

 

[ADV Fiberglass]

I started reading threads on this and it looks like it’s been more like 1-2 years late. I wouldn’t put too much stock in them making an aftermarket prep kit for it anytime soon.

1-2 years late is incorrect. Pre-orders started 2/28/2022. Original timelines to start shipping hardtops was August for one-pieces and September for Modular. We are currently 5 months late, which yes, is not ideal. However we took our time to perfect the top and we are very certain that our product is leaps ahead anything else in the market. We (just like all other companies in the world) have been fighting supply chain issues. We are finally at the 99 yard line and just currently waiting on rubber before we can start final assembly. As for the hardtop prep kit, that has been put to the side for now until the hardtop pre-orders are fulfilled. We will re-visit that at a later date.

 

[broncoj11]

Does anyone here have an idea of how much it’ll cost to get the one piece top painted?

 

[Steve62]

1-2 years late is incorrect. Pre-orders started 2/28/2022. Original timelines to start shipping hardtops was August for one-pieces and September for Modular. We are currently 5 months late, which yes, is not ideal. However we took our time to perfect the top and we are very certain that our product is leaps ahead anything else in the market. We (just like all other companies in the world) have been fighting supply chain issues. We are finally at the 99 yard line and just currently waiting on rubber before we can start final assembly. As for the hardtop prep kit, that has been put to the side for now until the hardtop pre-orders are fulfilled. We will re-visit that at a later date.

Does ADV know if Ford has the hardtop prep kits available? For those of us who have to buy the kits, could you please describe how will we activate the rear wiper and the rear defrost? Thank you.

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