DIY hardtop hoist?

[Alpine_Kid]

Our garage isn't large, the ceiling (open rafters) isn't really set up for using a pulley system, and hanging it up over a backed-in Jeep doesn't work because of ... well, a number of issues.

This could well fit in the "You're Doing It Wrong" thread, but it worked.

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The orange strap is there (one on each side) only in case one of the four primary straps lets go accidentally, to keep the top from falling on our boat since this thing is hanging over the back deck.

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Eyebolts, extra large washers, nylock nuts, ratchet straps, and a couple of cut 2x4s with some foam wapped around and stapled. When I take this thing down, I'm going to run a couple of bolts through the top mounting bolt holes and back 2x4, and probably just clamp the front 2x4 to the top with a couple of quick-grip clamps so the boards don't move around on me.

There is an old gymnastics mat between the top and the rafters. When I ratchet the thing up to the point where it makes soft contact with that mat, it doesn't move at all. No swinging.

Like I said, I may have done this wrong or it may be overkill, but it works.

[MattAlpha]

Looks good to me!


'07 JKUR

[FallonJeeper]

I also use the eye bolt ratchet strap lift

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[JeepJeep75]

Our garage isn't large, the ceiling (open rafters) isn't really set up for using a pulley system, and hanging it up over a backed-in Jeep doesn't work because of ... well, a number of issues.

This could well fit in the "You're Doing It Wrong" thread, but it worked.

IMG_2726.jpg


The orange strap is there (one on each side) only in case one of the four primary straps lets go accidentally, to keep the top from falling on our boat since this thing is hanging over the back deck.

IMG_2729.jpg

Eyebolts, extra large washers, nylock nuts, ratchet straps, and a couple of cut 2x4s with some foam wapped around and stapled. When I take this thing down, I'm going to run a couple of bolts through the top mounting bolt holes and back 2x4, and probably just clamp the front 2x4 to the top with a couple of quick-grip clamps so the boards don't move around on me.

There is an old gymnastics mat between the top and the rafters. When I ratchet the thing up to the point where it makes soft contact with that mat, it doesn't move at all. No swinging.

Like I said, I may have done this wrong or it may be overkill, but it works.

Trust me, you can't overkill any garage project if it works. Nice job!


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[topliftingdevice]

Biggest Headache to remove hardtop and store it specially when you have very small place in you garage. how much it will cost to DIY www.spam.com is it safe? i also find some chepe hoist online. but which is best to buy online or to make by self. ok so let me describe my Jeep Model Jeep Wrangler (JL) 2018 april Model and i love travelling by jeep and i do jungle trains and mountain trails so sometimes i want to go without my hardtop. but to store hardtop and one of the biggest problem is to remove that. thanks in advance for helping me. and yeah i found good ideas from here...

[USMC Wrangler]

Biggest Headache to remove hardtop and store it specially when you have very small place in you garage. how much it will cost to DIY. is it safe? i also find some chepe hoist online. but which is best to buy online or to make by self. ok so let me describe my Jeep Model Jeep Wrangler (JL) 2018 april Model and i love travelling by jeep and i do jungle trains and mountain trails so sometimes i want to go without my hardtop. but to store hardtop and one of the biggest problem is to remove that. thanks in advance for helping me. and yeah i found good ideas from here...

So you’re from Sierra Vista, AZ? I live 30 mins SE of there.

Ummm, are you selling hoists or looking for ideas?

[topliftingdevice]

So you’re from Sierra Vista, AZ? I live 30 mins SE of there.

Ummm, are you selling hoists or looking for ideas?

One of My Friend Made Hardtop Removal By self and i Purchased It Online from that website. that's Why i am suggesting,if you want to Buy than you can consider this site www.spam.com, But we both are still confused about it.

[USMC Wrangler]

One of My Friend Made Hardtop Removal By self and i Purchased It Online from that website. that's Why i am suggesting,if you want to Buy than you can consider this site, But we both are still confused about it.

You’re confused yet trying to direct traffic to your blog and your website, Stacy?

So do you live in Sierra Vista or not?

[Sharkey]

Biggest Headache to remove hardtop and store it specially when you have very small place in you garage. how much it will cost to DIY. is it safe? i also find some chepe hoist online. but which is best to buy online or to make by self. ok so let me describe my Jeep Model Jeep Wrangler (JL) 2018 april Model and i love travelling by jeep and i do jungle trains and mountain trails so sometimes i want to go without my hardtop. but to store hardtop and one of the biggest problem is to remove that. thanks in advance for helping me. and yeah i found good ideas from here...

Nice screen name. In the immortal words of OverlanderJK...get fucked.

Clearly you didn’t read the rules and have no interest in being here other than to pimp yourself.

[QuicksilverJK]

Biggest Headache to remove hardtop and store it specially when you have very small place in you garage. how much it will cost to DIY www.spam.com is it safe? i also find some chepe hoist online. but which is best to buy online or to make by self. ok so let me describe my Jeep Model Jeep Wrangler (JL) 2018 april Model and i love travelling by jeep and i do jungle trains and mountain trails so sometimes i want to go without my hardtop. but to store hardtop and one of the biggest problem is to remove that. thanks in advance for helping me. and yeah i found good ideas from here...

Lots of jungles in AZ I hear. He must be legit


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