Best Hardtop Hoist System?
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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.
Of course this was not an original idea, but it is up and ready for my 2012 JKU arrival on Wednesday.
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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
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
Last edited by jk.bushwacker; 08-18-2011 at 11:46 AM.
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Originally Posted by speed2005
can you send me a link to the How to? I found it online but want to see close-ups on hot it attaches
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.
#15
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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
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
#16
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looks like a good price too
http://www.quadratec.com/products/12020_1000.htm
http://youtu.be/Q5DNdalyJtQ
http://www.quadratec.com/products/12020_1000.htm
http://youtu.be/Q5DNdalyJtQ
Last edited by speed2005; 08-18-2011 at 06:51 PM.
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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?
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If I had to do it over, I would probably build something myself.