4-Point Hard Top Lift
10-02-2009, 05:15 PM
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4-Point Hard Top Lift
I am presently building a 4 point hard top lift and couldn't wait to start a new thread for it. I apologize ahead of time for jumping the gun but I will have pics tomorrow showing the build.
I looked at all of the lifts I could find on this forum until my eyes glazed over. There are a lot of great designs out there but most are based on the single point lift (not all but most). I'm not crazy about this type and I wanted a lift that I could just lift leave the top in the raised position and lower when needed. I also wanted an inexpensive solution that could be made from easy to obtain materials from a home supply store.
Thus far I think I have succeeded in this by using PVC pipe as a combined pulley and shaft and linking them with the lift rope. All materials were purchased at the home center and are readily available at all home centers. The only item I didn't get from the home center is my winch which I purchased from Harbor Freight. But these are also readily available. The cost is around $80-$90 and this cost could be reduced as I purchased some un-needed items being the first build.
I have started the construction and everything appears to be working well. I will continue working on this and take pictures to post and better describe the lift.
I love my JK but my wife didn't understand that when I bought it I was just starting a project rather than just buying a vehicle!
She'll come around though!
I looked at all of the lifts I could find on this forum until my eyes glazed over. There are a lot of great designs out there but most are based on the single point lift (not all but most). I'm not crazy about this type and I wanted a lift that I could just lift leave the top in the raised position and lower when needed. I also wanted an inexpensive solution that could be made from easy to obtain materials from a home supply store.
Thus far I think I have succeeded in this by using PVC pipe as a combined pulley and shaft and linking them with the lift rope. All materials were purchased at the home center and are readily available at all home centers. The only item I didn't get from the home center is my winch which I purchased from Harbor Freight. But these are also readily available. The cost is around $80-$90 and this cost could be reduced as I purchased some un-needed items being the first build.
I have started the construction and everything appears to be working well. I will continue working on this and take pictures to post and better describe the lift.
I love my JK but my wife didn't understand that when I bought it I was just starting a project rather than just buying a vehicle!
She'll come around though!
10-04-2009, 04:53 PM
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The maiden lift!
I have the first version complete! Now for improvements!
Below is some pictures of the lift. If anyone is interested in more details just ask and I can post more details.
The maiden lift of the top from my Jeep!! It was a success!! First Try!
3" PVC Pipe inserted in 4" PVC Pipe "Bearings"
Harbor Freight Lift Operated with Cordless Drill
Below is some pictures of the lift. If anyone is interested in more details just ask and I can post more details.
The maiden lift of the top from my Jeep!! It was a success!! First Try!
3" PVC Pipe inserted in 4" PVC Pipe "Bearings"
Harbor Freight Lift Operated with Cordless Drill
10-04-2009, 06:37 PM
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No problem. I will put some diagrams together and I have additional pics of the build that I will post showing more details. It may be a few days but I will get more information up! 
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10-04-2009, 09:27 PM
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That totally eliminates the hard top spinning once lifted, a problem I have. My wife has to help me keep it steady.
Yours is a one man operation. Pretty cool idea.
Yours is a one man operation. Pretty cool idea.
