Why the Ford Bronco Squareback Hardtop Deserves the Spotlight
Team Slantback has been getting plenty of love, but it is time for Team Squareback to take the spotlight.
The Armadillo Designs Four-Door Bronco Squareback Hardtop brings a different look to the Bronco while adding real functionality for daily driving, camping, overlanding and off-road use. Its upright rear profile complements the Bronco’s classic body lines and creates more opportunities to customize the top around your vehicle and the way you use it.
The Squareback is not simply about changing the shape of your Bronco. It is a modular aluminum hardtop designed to improve cargo access, interior space, comfort and versatility.
A Bronco Hardtop Made to Be Yours
One of the best parts of choosing an Armadillo hardtop is the ability to make it your own.
Squareback builds can be personalized with different exterior finishes, interior liner colors, liner patterns, window configurations and accessories. Paint-ready options also give owners the freedom to add color-matched finishes, custom graphics or other details that tie the hardtop into the rest of the Bronco.
Whether you want something clean and understated or a hardtop that becomes the centerpiece of the entire build, the Squareback gives you plenty of room to get creative.
Durable Aluminum Construction
The Armadillo Squareback is constructed from lightweight, corrosion-resistant aluminum instead of traditional fiberglass.
Aluminum construction provides long-term strength without many of the cracking, warping or delamination concerns associated with fiberglass hardtops. A durable powder-coated exterior also helps the top stand up to changing weather, trail use, camping trips and everyday wear.
This is a hardtop designed to be used, not just looked at.
Gullwing Doors for Easier Cargo Access
The Squareback’s gullwing side doors provide convenient access to the rear cargo area from either side of the Bronco.
Instead of always opening the rear hatch and reaching over everything behind the seats, you can quickly access tools, camping equipment, recovery gear, coolers and other cargo through the side of the hardtop.
Gas-assisted shocks support the doors while they are open, making it easier to load, unload or organize your gear at the campsite, trailhead or jobsite.
The taller rear opening also provides additional clearance when loading larger items into the Bronco.
Open-Air Freedom Without Removing the Entire Top
Choosing a hardtop does not mean giving up the open-air experience that makes driving a Bronco so much fun.
The Armadillo Squareback features removable roof panels, gullwing side doors and a removable rear hatch. Individual sections can be opened or removed depending on the weather, the trip and how much airflow you want.
You can open things up for a sunny drive without having to remove and store the entire hardtop.
More Interior Headroom
The Squareback provides approximately two additional inches of interior head clearance compared with the OEM Bronco hardtop.
That added space helps the interior feel more open and can provide additional room for taller passengers, overhead storage, MOLLE panels, consoles and other compatible accessories.
It is a subtle difference from the outside, but one you can immediately appreciate from inside the Bronco.
A Quieter and More Comfortable Cabin
Available marine-grade EVA foam liners help reduce interior noise while providing additional insulation from outside temperatures.
The liner material is water-resistant, UV-resistant and designed to help keep the cabin cooler during warm-weather trips and warmer during colder conditions.
Multiple liner colors and patterns are available, giving owners another opportunity to coordinate the hardtop with the rest of their build.
Built for Accessories
Bronco builds have a habit of evolving, and the Squareback is designed to evolve with them.
Strategically positioned mounting locations support compatible accessories such as roof racks, MOLLE panels, overhead consoles, L-track systems, shades, storage solutions and equipment mounts.
A daily driver can become a weekend camping setup. An overland Bronco can gain additional organization and exterior storage. A custom show build can incorporate unique panels, finishes and color-matched details.
The Squareback becomes a platform for the rest of the build, not just a roof over it.
Squareback or Slantback?
There is no wrong team.
The Slantback delivers the angled rear profile that has become closely associated with Armadillo Designs. The Squareback maintains a more upright shape that complements the Bronco’s traditional styling while creating a strong foundation for custom accessories and finishes.
Drivers looking for an aggressive, angled profile may lean toward Team Slantback. Those who prefer an upright silhouette, convenient cargo access and plenty of customization potential may find themselves joining Team Squareback.
Square Is in Season
Team Slantback can share the spotlight for a little while.
With durable aluminum construction, gullwing cargo access, additional headroom, removable panels and extensive customization options, the Four-Door Bronco Squareback Hardtop brings together style and everyday functionality.
From bold exterior finishes to custom liners, storage systems and purpose-built accessories, the Squareback gives Bronco owners the freedom to build something that feels completely their own.