Electric hoist with a frame cobbled together from uni-strut parts. Tethers securely to garage door brackets when holding the top and neatly out of the way when not in use.
That’s my RTT method.I just slide mine back on to some scaffolding.
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I can't see your attachment, but you could rig an interface that goes in and lifts from the underside, instead of via hoist/straps hanging it.so i'll need to get another 2'-3' out of it for my lifted Jeep.
that's an interesting idea, hadn't occurred to me to go from the inside - I'll have to work that out, but might be worth a try. BUt those topliftpros lifts are awesome, but holy crap, that's a lot of money for something I would use twice a year!I can't see your attachment, but you could rig an interface that goes in and lifts from the underside, instead of via hoist/straps hanging it.
Like this system... https://topliftpros.com/
I did the exact same thing. Installed 4 eye bolts in the ceiling of my carport and bought 4 ratchet straps and two 6' lifting straps from Harbor Freight. I run the lifting straps from the open back glass to the front door opening on each side and hook the loops to the ratchet strap hooks. Quick, easy and inexpensive. I only remove my hardtop a handful of times each year so no sense in spending $100+ on a pulley system.I use ratchet straps, one on each corner. It's a bit cumbersome ratcheting one strap, then moving to the next...etc. But, I have 4 eye bolts in the ceiling of the garage just for that. I suppose it'd be quicker/easier with a crank (like the Harken system), but the ratchet straps work and they were less than $15 at Harbor Freight.
Just gotta watch out so you don't stand up too quick when you're underneath the edge - you'll only do that once....ONCE. Rang my bell pretty good.
BTW: the TJ top is lighter and easier to remove than my YJ top was, that's for sure