My wife is short
07-16-2014, 04:43 PM
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So, we are a recent 2 jeep JK family. I have a lifted JK that my wife likes, but hates getting in. So, I bought her a white Sahara that she loves, except she can't put the soft top up (or down). So, any tips on how she could do this on her own? I tried to coach her again today, but she just doesn't have the leverage to move the top. I suggested carrying a step stool, but that's all I got. I have a feeling she will want to go back to the hardtop at this point.
Help me out...
Help me out...
...that should buy you a little more time to decide lol (I'll make sure my 5'1" mrs doesn't read this.) I've only gone as far to buy her two step stools, one for inside the home and one for the garage. I'll ask her if she has a suggestion to add here. She's been pretty resilient with only a stool so far. Then again, it's a Jeep...tell your wife to climb all over that thing for leverage if needed!!!
07-17-2014, 02:26 AM
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get her the motorized one...easy fix. few bucks but prob worth it in brownie points. Rugged Ridge 13515.01 - Rugged Ridge Power Soft Top Kit in Black Sailcloth for 07-14 Jeep® Wrangler Unlimited JK 4 Door - Quadratec YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GfB2YgPoOI
I think she ought to just fold the sun rider back and call it a day, I rarely fight the top unless I'm leaving it down for the day.
07-17-2014, 02:54 AM
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Everyone here missed the most obvious solution.
What you need is an 18 year old six foot blonde with a Scandanavian accent to help your wife with the necessities around the house.
And, to keep the feeling of "freedom" on the road, she can ride with you.
Problem solved.
What you need is an 18 year old six foot blonde with a Scandanavian accent to help your wife with the necessities around the house.
And, to keep the feeling of "freedom" on the road, she can ride with you.
Problem solved.
07-18-2014, 06:24 AM
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BTW - a lot of great feedback from everyone. Thanks for the assist. I did jokingly mention the electric roof option, but only if I can find it for about 75% discount. Getting inside does seem the most logical and cost efficient. Although, the lifted shoes and Scandinavian blonde options were close second. 
07-20-2014, 05:25 PM
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Hey im only 5'3" tall and I have stock JKU. It was difficult for me to get leverage when raising and lowering the top. Best solution I found was to use the side steps when laying back the sunrider option and then stand one foot on rear tire and other on bumper to raise and lower complete assembly.
07-20-2014, 11:06 PM
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Hey im only 5'3" tall and I have stock JKU. It was difficult for me to get leverage when raising and lowering the top. Best solution I found was to use the side steps when laying back the sunrider option and then stand one foot on rear tire and other on bumper to raise and lower complete assembly.
07-21-2014, 04:43 PM
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do you have a trailer hitch? how about one of those beaver tail inserts for the trailer hitch? then your wife is standing on it behind the bumper, pulling the top back to her? just a thought
