BigE

I bought a hoist from Harbor Freight with a $50 off coupon and had the Unistrut folks in Charlotte help me out with a "T" shaped rack. The local Tru Value guy heated and bent some large 1/2" bolts (into a "J") for me and presto...



Of course this was not an original idea, but it is up and ready for my 2012 JKU arrival on Wednesday.

dogsonparade

2x4's, pulleys, rope, eyelets and cleats

jk.bushwacker

x2 if ya gotta have one - i wouldnt spend that kinda $$, i'd just make my own

I take mine on/off myself but i run the two door.

this short dude does the 4door himself...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_A0dJZJTaM

i'm 6'2" so i dont use a ladder or stand in the jeep- lol

Ntgas

I have the Harken hoist, had to get Harken UK to import one for me from the USA, but they were great, no problem with getting one and no extra cost.

Can lift the top on my own in seconds.



http://www.hoister.com/pdf/4907Jeep.pdf will give you the instal instructions, which are good.

speed2005

did a search here and found it!
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...hard-top-hoist

looks like a good solution and can be used for other itmes in the winter months

speed2005

looks like a good price too
http://www.quadratec.com/products/12020_1000.htm


http://youtu.be/Q5DNdalyJtQ

speed2005

wha this looks like a neat and clean idea!

http://my.project-jk.com/showphoto.php?photo=1184

Ndredsox

I have been using the Harken system for a few weeks now. One thing that I haven't worked up the courage to do is leave in the air and park under it. Just scares me. Anyone have any worries about the pulley system failing or the ropes breaking?

Shameless_Girl

Haha I have the powered one too

Rednroll

I bought the crank Lange. For the cost in comparison to what you get, I was pretty disappointed. It really seems like a cheap POS. It does the job though.....I just feel very uneasy using it. I have this feeling my top is just going to come crashing down one of these days.

If I had to do it over, I would probably build something myself.