Electric hoist with a frame cobbled together from uni-strut parts. Tethers securely to garage door brackets when holding the top and neatly out of the way when not in use.
Simple DIY TJ Hard Top Hoist
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PhillyJake
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Ok, this thread has been on my mind quite a bit as the weather warms up, and I have a stupid idea, which is why I'm burying it here. First, my limitations:
If this is a stupid idea, I'm open to constructive criticism. If this isn't a stupid idea, any ideas how I could extend the height of the lift?
- My garage is too small to fit the Jeep, so can't pull in and remove the top
- Which means I need to remove the hardtop outdoors but don't want to leave it outside
- Which means I need something that not only assists with the removal/weight but can also lower and roll into the garage
- Which brings me to...Hoyer Lifts! Intended for assisted sitting, standing, or moving of incapacitated people, but capable of bearing up to 450 lbs...and they roll
If this is a stupid idea, I'm open to constructive criticism. If this isn't a stupid idea, any ideas how I could extend the height of the lift?
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I can't see your attachment, but you could rig an interface that goes in and lifts from the underside, instead of via hoist/straps hanging it.
Like this system... https://topliftpros.com/
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DougyintheBushies
TJ Enthusiast
That has to be a beer fridge with a sign like that on it! Hilarious
PhillyJake
TJ Enthusiast
Ok, this thread has been on my mind quite a bit, but I have a few limitations:
- My garage is too small to fit the Jeep, so can't pull in and remove
- Which means I need to remove the hardtop outdoors but don't want to leave it outside
- Which means I need something that not only assists with the removal / weight, but can also lower and roll into the garage
- Which brings me to...Hoyer Lifts! Intended for assisted sitting, standing, or moving of incapacitated people, but capable of bearing up to 450 lbs, and they roll
that's an interesting idea, hadn't occurred to me to go from the inside - I'll have to work that out, but might be worth a try. BUt those topliftpros lifts are awesome, but holy crap, that's a lot of money for something I would use twice a year!
Bionic_Scorpion
TJ Enthusiast
I did the exact same thing. Installed 4 eye bolts in the ceiling of my carport and bought 4 ratchet straps and two 6' lifting straps from Harbor Freight. I run the lifting straps from the open back glass to the front door opening on each side and hook the loops to the ratchet strap hooks. Quick, easy and inexpensive. I only remove my hardtop a handful of times each year so no sense in spending $100+ on a pulley system.
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