I've removed hardtops many ways in 35 years of jeepin, but now face a new challenge. We tow the JK behind our motorhome and want to take the top off for a few days of trail rides. My wife is very petite and I am over 50 with a couple back issues and it is difficult to lift it due to her short arms, fingers being pinched, etc. I saw a thread where a guy used some suction cup handles on the windows that gave his wife a handhold. Personally, I've never had a suction cup thingy that did not let go at an inopportune time (sorry about those toes dear!). So, I had a company make some hard top hand rails that bolt to each side and look kind of like a nerf bar. This gives us a solid ergonomic handhold to easily lift the top and set it by the motorhome. I can also run a cable through them and lock the top to the rear hitch. Here are a couple pictures so you get the idea.

 

I dig it, surprised that no one is making a product like this! Might need to make my own!

 

Those are awesome I want a set !!!!

 

great idea! It doesn't look half bad either.

 

Nice idea... you may have a small side business in your future!!

 

Wow, I'm actually surprised. Looks great and may be a pretty easy way to take the top off as well! Patent it!

 

I agree. I can't believe I've never seen anyone do this before. Great idea.

 

Investors...? Possibly you!

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LW-lK4R_fAg From step brothers if you dont get it.

 

I wish they would put those on the roof.

 

I would buy this if it was available somewhere. Do you have the measurements or specifications? I may have a company make these as well.