JK's must be a bit different than TJ's. I can barely get my hand in between the hardtop and the rear window when it's open (where his right hand was). Not saying it can't be done this way but it would be a bit tougher.I was researching this because I was thinking of going hardtop, but decided against it, but you can certainly take it off yourself. I would do what this guys does, but have a place elevated on both sides to set it on. Also, I had a Tacoma that had a cap on the back and I just hoisted it off with two heavy duty ratchet ties to the ceiling. I always did this stuff alone and no big deal.