Is it possible for one person to take the hard top off a 4 door wrangler?
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Feb 2012
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From: Spanaway WA
I built one of these and have been taking my hardtop on and off by myself for three years with no problems. I am 5'6" and 170lb. All you have to do is back up to it, remove bolts, and lift and slide it back. Takes about 5 minutes. I realize you can't haul this thing around, but it is a great solution at home.
Add some locking casters to the bottom and some way to hang the doors in the middle and I think this is a great solution. I know what I'm building this weekend.
JK Freak
Joined: Jul 2014
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From: Lake Metigoshe, North Dakota
im taking mine off to prep and paint the inner white surface today, im just gonna man lift it off like that guy on youtube, he shows you the balance points. im 5'10", down to 350 ish from 450 ish last winter, but ive put on some muscle, so my legs shouldnt even notice im carrying it 
hopefully its not windy 
hopefully its not windy
JK Newbie
Joined: Apr 2014
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From: Columbus, GA
Pretty simple actually. I leave my rear gate open so the glass helps balance. I have a 4 door. Ir is definitely easier to pick it back up if you set it on a table or something. Otherwise you are doing a very awkward 100# squat.
I am 5'9" & 225lbs.
I am 5'9" & 225lbs.
JK Junkie
Joined: Nov 2013
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From: The Dirty South
Well there's beast mode...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISDBXRnqe54"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISDBXRnqe54 ...and then there's epic fails.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5rUPeBbQME"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5rUPeBbQME
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISDBXRnqe54"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISDBXRnqe54 ...and then there's epic fails.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5rUPeBbQME"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5rUPeBbQME
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Jul 2009
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From: Statesboro, GA
Seems as though the old thread has been blasted. 
I find it MUCH easier solo.
First time was with help and the other side let it down on the gate, chipping gate paint and putting a white nick in the top. <grrr>
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As for storage, it's definitely best to have something approximately Jeep high. Putting it on the ground and lifting from there is the worst part.
I find it MUCH easier solo.
First time was with help and the other side let it down on the gate, chipping gate paint and putting a white nick in the top. <grrr>
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As for storage, it's definitely best to have something approximately Jeep high. Putting it on the ground and lifting from there is the worst part.
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JK Junkie
Joined: Nov 2013
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From: The Dirty South
lol...I'm sure he did. If you look starting at :45 you can see the damage to the corner. Should have done it on something softer likes grass.
JK Newbie
Joined: Mar 2013
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From: Pittsburgh PA
I'm only 5'7'' 180lbs and I remove it solo all the time. I put a step ladder right up againt the rear bumper and the get into the back. Once I'm in the back I stand up putting it on my shoulder and walk down the ladder (not as scary as it sounds). I walk it over to my grass get down on my knees and then crawl out from under it.
Takes like 10 minutes total to remove front panels, torx bolts and top.
Takes like 10 minutes total to remove front panels, torx bolts and top.