"Build Your Own" Aluminium Chassis Mounted Canopy Kit by Thunderfab
Engineered to be Lightweight, Strong and Stylish.
Australia-wide shipping available - Price on application
Contact Us: 0439225663
Email: info@thunderfab.com.au
Why Choose a Thunderfab Aluminium Canopy Kitset?
✅ Designed & Engineered with 5 Years+ of R&D – Built with proven performance, extensively tested for reliability and durability. Benefit from countless hours of refinement, resulting in a product we trust and stand behind.
✅ Durable & Lightweight – Constructed from 2.5mm 5005-grade aluminium sheet, fully welded 50x50mm 6063 T5 SHS tube and 41mm channel strut frame, ensuring strength, longevity, and minimal added weight.
✅ Easy Assembly – Designed for a quick, hassle-free construction with no need for expensive specialty equipment. All tubes are laser-cut and etched with alignment marks and part numbers, all sheets are laser-cut and CNC pressed to ensure perfect fitment. All you need is a single phase Tig welder, MIG welder and a suitable workbench.
✅ All the Information You Need to Build an Aluminium Canopy – Detailed assembly drawings and step-by-step instructions to guide you through the build.
✅ Water and dust proof – Tried and tested to withstand harsh Australian conditions, using quality automotive-grade seals.
✅ Cost-Effective – Save time and money by welding it together yourself! – A standard canopy kit takes approximately 40 hours to fabricate, ready for powder coating or painting.
✅ Australian-Made Materials – All materials and components are sourced from Australian manufacturers using Australian aluminium.
✅ Support a Local WA Small Business – By choosing Thunderfab, you are backing a proudly Western Australian business committed to quality craftsmanship.
✅ Use One Vendor for All Components – No hassle of sourcing parts from multiple suppliers, everything you need is included in the kit.
✅ All Components are CNC Cut and folded – Precision-engineered parts for a perfect fit and repeatability. CNC cut and folded to streamline the construction process.
✅ Tried and Tested Design and Construction Methods – Proven durability and reliability in real-world conditions.
✅Canopies Modelled in CAD – All canopies are designed in SolidWorks with vehicle-specific mounting brackets, ensuring a perfect fit to your chosen vehicle.
✅Real-World Testing – Rigorously tested in some of the harshest conditions Australia has to offer.
✅ Simulation Tested via F.E.A (Finite Element Analysis) – Ensuring structural integrity and performance before fabrication.
Perfect For:
- Smaller fabrication companies - Ideal for workshops without expensive CNC equipment, looking for a high-quality result, you only need a welding bench and a welder.
- Fabricators new to building canopies - ready to use with guided support
- Businesses that are time poor and want to outsource the design, procurement, cutting and pressing process.
- Skilled DIYers - Someone who has a background in fabrication but does not have access to a fully equipped workshop.
What’s Included in the Kit?
Every single component needed to fabricate a canopy and install it on the vehicle of your choice, including the following:
- Laser-cut and CNC-pressed aluminium panels for accurate fitment, including doors, toolboxes, guards, 1-piece roof, end sheets, flush floor sheets, LED taillights.
- Laser-cut aluminium tube frame with etched alignment marks for easy assembly
- JIG board to ensure correct headboard angles and size when welding the frame together
- Premium High security Selectlok whale tail locks with Euro Barrels
- Heavy-duty hinges, high-quality automotive seals and gas struts
- 304SS Vehicle-specific mounts for fitting the canopy to the vehicle chassis
- Vehicle-specific sensor and camera relocation kits (If applicable to your vehicle)
- All assembly hardware and fasteners
- Detailed assembly instructions and drawings.
Available sizing and pricing
- 1800mm wide x 1650mm long x 890mm high (PX Ranger, KUN/GUN Hilux, Dmax, BT50, Colorado) - $12,600+gst
- 1850mm wide x 1650mm long x 890mm high (Next gen Ranger, Hilux Rogue) - $12,675+gst
- 1800mm wide x 1600mm long with 200mm tray (total length 1800mm) x 1000mm high (VDJ79 Dual Cab) - $12,700+gst
- Selected American sizes and lift-off canopies available (Ram 1500, Silverado 1500/2500, Toyota Tundra) - Price on application
Repeat buyers pricing, discounted rates for multiple kits, and repeat customers.
Australia-wide shipping available - Price on application
Contact Us: 0439225663
Email: info@thunderfab.com.au