Yes great thinking out of the box solution. For me the issue would be the storage of the hoist. Great solution thoughThat's a really smart idea, nice work!
Yes great thinking out of the box solution. For me the issue would be the storage of the hoist. Great solution thoughThat's a really smart idea, nice work!
Thanks. The crane folds up pretty small. It's holding my top at the moment but here's a stock photo:
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Thanks. The crane folds up pretty small. It's holding my top at the moment but here's a stock photo:
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I know this is an old thread, but i just starting making a hoist like this and can't find those u-bolts anywhere, do you have a link or anything?Here's what I did for my wifes jk. Used unistrut and 4 inch u bolts. Then just got a harbor freight electric hoist. Prob got $150 total in it. The top of the t goes over the doors and the bottom by the back glass.
Sorry dont have any pics actually holding the top.
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Dang thats a really cool DIY of the TLPHi all! My garage is too narrow and low (under 8') for me to use a hoist. I also need the option to move the top around a bit instead of having it hang straight up. Here's what I came up with:
$240 shop crane from Amazon + some scrap wood and carpet I had laying around.
Takes about 8 minutes to pop it off. I can then move it around the garage. Makes putting it back on pretty easy too. I don't bother with the straps anymore, it's stable just on the wood.
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This one is nice! The website states it is for JK and JL Jeeps. Do you know if it can be used to remove our TJs' hard tops?Dang thats a really cool DIY of the TLP
https://topliftpros.com/I've wanted one but $1k just seems so steep...
This one is nice! The website states it is for JK and JL Jeeps. Do you know if it can be used to remove our TJs' hard top
Attach to the garage ceiling. Carry on......
https://www.harborfreight.com/440-lb-electric-hoist-with-remote-control-60346.html
WoweeHi all! My garage is too narrow and low (under 8') for me to use a hoist. I also need the option to move the top around a bit instead of having it hang straight up. Here's what I came up with:
$240 shop crane from Amazon + some scrap wood and carpet I had laying around.
Takes about 8 minutes to pop it off. I can then move it around the garage. Makes putting it back on pretty easy too. I don't bother with the straps anymore, it's stable just on the wood.
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Well, I now have a worthwhile project this weekend!!Hi all! My garage is too narrow and low (under 8') for me to use a hoist. I also need the option to move the top around a bit instead of having it hang straight up. Here's what I came up with:
$240 shop crane from Amazon + some scrap wood and carpet I had laying around.
Takes about 8 minutes to pop it off. I can then move it around the garage. Makes putting it back on pretty easy too. I don't bother with the straps anymore, it's stable just on the wood.
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