Hard Top Hoist

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lapp172

Discussion Starter · Mar 26, 2012

I have an Unlimited and am looking for a hardtop hoist..has anybody used the one from Lange or one of their competitiors?

Thoughts and comments please.

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Just a thought: You may not want another option but someone might like the idea and it's very cost effective.
Another option:
I use ratchet straps and swing hooks in my garage. They work very well and I can remove my hardtop in about 15mins. by myself. I park my Jeep under it since I can lift it high enough.

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CeeeJaySeven+JKU

· #3 · Mar 26, 2012

Build one. 1" square from home depot. Two 6 ft pieces. Some joist hooks and padding from the plumbing Dept.
Tractor supply Co winch and rope.

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Thisguyhasadd42

· #4 · Mar 26, 2012

Check out the write up section there are a bunch of great ideas that guys have come up with including the ones above. There is a lot of money to be saved making your own IMO

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Ditch55

· #5 · Mar 26, 2012 (Edited)

4x4x4 said:
Just a thought: You may not want another option but someone might like the idea and it's very cost effective.
Another option:
I use ratchet straps and swing hooks in my garage. They work very well and I can remove my hardtop in about 15mins. by myself. I park my Jeep under it since I can lift it high enough.

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That is what I am going to do! I have limited over head space, and have seen this method before. I will work perfect for me! Thank's for sharing.

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CeeeJaySeven+JKU

· #6 · Mar 26, 2012

I stopped keeping track of cost at about $150. But that included all the wood for the a-frame. Still cheaper than a store bought one.

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zpgray19

· #7 · Mar 26, 2012

4x4x4 said:
Just a thought: You may not want another option but someone might like the idea and it's very cost effective.
Another option:
I use ratchet straps and swing hooks in my garage. They work very well and I can remove my hardtop in about 15mins. by myself. I park my Jeep under it since I can lift it high enough.

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This is great, I am glad you shared this.

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JKommuter

· #8 · Mar 27, 2012

I used a Racor hoist and I love it. Costs $150. Put the freedom tops on the rack, and wrap a couple of straps under the top. Then using a cordless drill just lift it off the jeep. I think there is a thread around here somewhere.

Amazon Link. (search the reviews for Jeep, many are using this)
http://www.amazon.com/Racor-PHL-1R-...8AO6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1332807836&sr=8-1

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lapp172

Discussion Starter · #9 · Mar 27, 2012

Thanks for all the ideas. I guess I will build one. My garage is too tall for the ratchet strap idea, but I like it. So I will be doing something modified like CJ7s...I'll put some pics up when I get it done, but that won't be a for a while.

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e-jeep

· #10 · Mar 27, 2012

I looked at picks of the Lange, then rigged up my own hoist on the cheap. Took a few attempts/changes to get it working easy enough for a one person removal, but it worked well enough that when I sold my hard top the hoist went with it.

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