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Has anyone built a soft top storage rack?

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Old 10-02-2011, 06:03 AM
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Default Has anyone built a soft top storage rack?

When I built my hard top powered hoist I was able to use the instructions on the Lange product and I used them as a guide. I've seen this http://www.quadratec.com/products/91110_001.htm but I can't find any installation instructions or parts description on it.

I'd love to see pics of what you guys have done to store your soft top in the winter.
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A pair of bicycle hooks work great
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I am taking my top off today. I will take pictures of what I have as a set up and post them. very cheap and easy to do.
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I have a pair of heavy duty shelf brackets that hold the top in the garage.
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I use two of these and hang it from them. works perfect and only $15

http://www.homedepot.com/Storage-Org...atalogId=10053
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Ok, soft top off, and hung up for the winter. Here are pictures of what I have. Two ladder hangers ($6 each) with a water noodle slid over top of them to protect the soft top ($5).
Here are some additional pics of the hard top storage solution I use. Got the plans from this forum.
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Here are the soft top pics on the hangers. And also, my hard top storage dolly.


I used velcro to keep the soft top all bundled up nicely.
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Originally Posted by wired
Here are the soft top pics on the hangers. And also, my hard top storage dolly.


I used velcro to keep the soft top all bundled up nicely.
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Minus the green cushions on the bracket arms, I have an almost identical set-up. My brackets have a shelf mount above the hooks with a shelf. The top hangs safely; the windows and other hardware live above on the shelf. Everything is out of reach from my boys.

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I protected the windows with a blanket. Folded so they are apart from each other. Laid flat on a shelf in the basement.
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built the door hangers from:

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...ht=door+hanger


plan on just using it for the soft top when i put my hardtop on. one build 2 uses.


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