Hard Top removal - ALONE!
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From: Colorado Springs, CO
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JK Newbie
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From: south oc, ca
Couple of days ago i finished my version.
I am waiting for the rain to stop and for the temp to warm up before i actually test it. But it will work. Actually i tested it when i was building it, but never took a pic.
It will also allow me to park in the garage, by front hood being under the cover.
Here is what it looks like. It uses 2 pulleys on each side.
Hope the pic work. this will be my first time to post pic.
I am waiting for the rain to stop and for the temp to warm up before i actually test it. But it will work. Actually i tested it when i was building it, but never took a pic.
It will also allow me to park in the garage, by front hood being under the cover.
Here is what it looks like. It uses 2 pulleys on each side.
Hope the pic work. this will be my first time to post pic.
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From: U.S.S.A
Couple of days ago i finished my version.
I am waiting for the rain to stop and for the temp to warm up before i actually test it. But it will work. Actually i tested it when i was building it, but never took a pic.
It will also allow me to park in the garage, by front hood being under the cover.
Here is what it looks like. It uses 2 pulleys on each side.
Hope the pic work. this will be my first time to post pic.
I am waiting for the rain to stop and for the temp to warm up before i actually test it. But it will work. Actually i tested it when i was building it, but never took a pic.
It will also allow me to park in the garage, by front hood being under the cover.
Here is what it looks like. It uses 2 pulleys on each side.
Hope the pic work. this will be my first time to post pic.
JK Newbie
Joined: Feb 2009
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From: south oc, ca
I am going to do some kind of shelf padded with carpet for the doors and the front top pieces. Not there yet. Too much to do and too little time.
And since i used only 2x3 i do not want to put any more weight on the frame holding the top. I don't want to overload the whole thing and find the top on the ground when i come home.
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From: Memphis
Great write up. Someone mentioned carpet earlier, first thing that came to mind is that indoor/outdoor carpet, type used in boats. Secure the stand, secure the top, no worries...I see a spring project for me...of course, got to get the JK first!...end of month I hope...
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From: Santa Clara
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU,
brilliant! you just gave me an idea on how i can take mine off (2 door) bymyself.
Ill weld together a similarly shaped table out of steel, then carpet strap the top of it.
thank you for this idea!
brilliant! you just gave me an idea on how i can take mine off (2 door) bymyself.
Ill weld together a similarly shaped table out of steel, then carpet strap the top of it.
thank you for this idea!
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JK Enthusiast
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From: Myrtle Beach, SC
doors and freedom panels
The only downside would be rain or wind... But it works for short periods!
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JK Enthusiast
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From: Myrtle Beach, SC
I wanted to avoid setting the bottom edge on anything. I am afraid it may crack. That's why i used the belt/straps to hold the top from under.
I am going to do some kind of shelf padded with carpet for the doors and the front top pieces. Not there yet. Too much to do and too little time.
And since i used only 2x3 i do not want to put any more weight on the frame holding the top. I don't want to overload the whole thing and find the top on the ground when i come home.
I am going to do some kind of shelf padded with carpet for the doors and the front top pieces. Not there yet. Too much to do and too little time.
And since i used only 2x3 i do not want to put any more weight on the frame holding the top. I don't want to overload the whole thing and find the top on the ground when i come home.
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JK Enthusiast
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From: Myrtle Beach, SC
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From: Mount Airy, NC
On a note to make it easier on the jeep. I took towels and stick them under the top so that it can slide on the body and the alinment peg wont damage the pant. Makes sliding 10 times easier.