View Poll Results: Which hoist do you like the best
Harken Hoister
10
58.82%
Top Cap EZ Lift
0
0%
Hoist-a-Top
7
41.18%
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Hardtop hoist Poll
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 106
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From: Kansas City, KS
I bought a Racor Heavy lift from Costco for right at $100. (also available on Amazon) http://racorinc.com/Products.aspx?id=150
Two 69" 2x4's
Two 69" 2x6's
8 eye bolts/nuts/washers
8 barrel bolts
$10 in chain
The hoist is awesome. Tons of room on top (or the shelf that goes up and down) for freedom tops and other items. It goes up and down with my cordless drill. I put the 2x4s on top with chains attached and the 2x6s under the top (I liked the bigger board to spread out weight) When you take the top off its easy to slip the boards under the top, back jeep into position, drop the chains down and drop the hoist, screw the barrel bolts closed, put freedom tops on shelf, use drill to raise hoist to ceiling, and drive jeep off.. It takes me about 10 minutes to get top off and top is stored out of way. The whole thing should be less than $150.
Here is the finished product. Super easy (I am not very handy)
Two 69" 2x4's
Two 69" 2x6's
8 eye bolts/nuts/washers
8 barrel bolts
$10 in chain
The hoist is awesome. Tons of room on top (or the shelf that goes up and down) for freedom tops and other items. It goes up and down with my cordless drill. I put the 2x4s on top with chains attached and the 2x6s under the top (I liked the bigger board to spread out weight) When you take the top off its easy to slip the boards under the top, back jeep into position, drop the chains down and drop the hoist, screw the barrel bolts closed, put freedom tops on shelf, use drill to raise hoist to ceiling, and drive jeep off.. It takes me about 10 minutes to get top off and top is stored out of way. The whole thing should be less than $150.
Here is the finished product. Super easy (I am not very handy)
Last edited by WavetheWheat; Apr 25, 2010 at 03:23 PM.
JK Super Freak
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 1,338
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From: Denver
None of the above
I made my own too for about $35. For me, there's no need to buy something that does the same job that costs a lot more. Four pulleys, four Eye-bolts, two tie-down rings, four carabiners. Pretty simple. Tight up against the ceiling so it's easy to walk under and not in the way.
Last edited by pastorsteve; Apr 25, 2010 at 08:40 PM.
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 117
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From: CT
I made my own based on the Hoist-a-Top design, but much stronger and cheaper. You can get uni-strut, hardware, cable, pullies etc. at home depot. I bought a nice brake winch from Northern tool for $60. Total investment < $150. Incredibly easy to use and I hoist my soft top up for winter storage. Made for a fun and satisfying project.
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JK Enthusiast
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 277
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From: walla walla washington
I bought a Racor Heavy lift from Costco for right at $100. (also available on Amazon) http://racorinc.com/Products.aspx?id=150
Two 69" 2x4's
Two 69" 2x6's
8 eye bolts/nuts/washers
8 barrel bolts
$10 in chain
The hoist is awesome. Tons of room on top (or the shelf that goes up and down) for freedom tops and other items. It goes up and down with my cordless drill. I put the 2x4s on top with chains attached and the 2x6s under the top (I liked the bigger board to spread out weight) When you take the top off its easy to slip the boards under the top, back jeep into position, drop the chains down and drop the hoist, screw the barrel bolts closed, put freedom tops on shelf, use drill to raise hoist to ceiling, and drive jeep off.. It takes me about 10 minutes to get top off and top is stored out of way. The whole thing should be less than $150.
Here is the finished product. Super easy (I am not very handy)
Two 69" 2x4's
Two 69" 2x6's
8 eye bolts/nuts/washers
8 barrel bolts
$10 in chain
The hoist is awesome. Tons of room on top (or the shelf that goes up and down) for freedom tops and other items. It goes up and down with my cordless drill. I put the 2x4s on top with chains attached and the 2x6s under the top (I liked the bigger board to spread out weight) When you take the top off its easy to slip the boards under the top, back jeep into position, drop the chains down and drop the hoist, screw the barrel bolts closed, put freedom tops on shelf, use drill to raise hoist to ceiling, and drive jeep off.. It takes me about 10 minutes to get top off and top is stored out of way. The whole thing should be less than $150.
Here is the finished product. Super easy (I am not very handy)
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Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 573
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From: richburg, south carolina
I made my own based on the Hoist-a-Top design, but much stronger and cheaper. You can get uni-strut, hardware, cable, pullies etc. at home depot. I bought a nice brake winch from Northern tool for $60. Total investment < $150. Incredibly easy to use and I hoist my soft top up for winter storage. Made for a fun and satisfying project.
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