Thanks for showing the mistake! (i.e. showing what you built before the pulleys). Incredibly helpful to see as someone who doesn't do this kind of things often. Also makes your end solution that much sweeter.
This is amazing and I love the production of the video. I just got a gladiator and arrived at the same conclusion. Being Canadian myself, I love that I can get everything in this video. Thanks for posting.
i used a block and tackle for mine. Bought all of the materials from my local TSC. I just hung from the center and have 4 ropes with hooks that go to the rear of the hard top and then to the underside of the roof overhang (part over the driver's head). That provided good spots and the block and tackle has a brake on it to prevent it from falling on it's own. All in, i probably have about $200.00 US.
Great diy, i've buld something similar but because i'm too lazy i've used a manual crank instead of pulley and after a drill to pull the strops, make 4 knot to avoid over rewind and hit the roof with the rear window (be patient of my bad english i'm from italy)
That’s great. Wish I had a garage I’d build this. such a pain to always have to get another person to help you pick it up and then put it somewhere for storage and you can’t just put it on and take it off easily. I do have a soft top though that I use but this would be great and for 60 bucks, can’t beat it
Only one problem with this setup...When you lowered the top back onto the Jeep, you forgot to bolt the top to the Jeep (joking)!!! Hahahaha...Great idea & excellent video!!!
Recreated this setup, only I used a worm gear hand crank instead of the pully. The issue I'm running into is the center eye lag screw where all the straps come together and connect to the cable. There's too much tension on that center eye lag, from the ones immediately to the right and left. It's causing the center eye lag to tilt forward (towards the pull of the cable) and I can see this eventually breaking loose. Did you encounter this at all? If so, how did you fix it?
I haven't encountered that. On my setup, that eyelet has several inches of purchase on the rafter above so I'd be surprised to see it shift even 1cm. Is yours anchored directly to the rafter, or is it screwed into a stud that is then screwed into the rafters?
Nope, the weight doesn't need to be distributed evenly for this to work. Each corner only needs to be heavy enough to sit snugly on the hook. For this particular hard top, there's still plenty of weight on the front hooks.
Great idea! I’m planning on doing the same. Only question I have is you only used two screws to hold the 2x4’s in the Joists? Will that support everything else?
Built a similar system using this video as a guide. Bought the gambrel/pulleys from Harbor Freight and used 4 ratchet straps and eye hooks/rings from the ceiling on the four corners. Problem is that there is so much mechanical resistance, I can’t lift it without help. Is it my low priced pulleys? Or what am I doing wrong?
Love everything abt this video. Pretty clear instruction, perfect level of sarcasm, excellent job. Saw another Jeeper vid with a similar set-up, and they used hammock straps run thru the inside to connect the corner hooks on each side. In my simple brain, it seems it would distribute the "lift pressure" (🤷♀) better than just hooking all four corners. The actual hard part of this build for me would be rearranging the garage! lol
Thanks for showing the mistake! (i.e. showing what you built before the pulleys). Incredibly helpful to see as someone who doesn't do this kind of things often. Also makes your end solution that much sweeter.
This is the best tutorial video I've seen on this subject... I'll be looking to do something similar in the spring. Nice work!
This is amazing and I love the production of the video. I just got a gladiator and arrived at the same conclusion. Being Canadian myself, I love that I can get everything in this video. Thanks for posting.
Thanks new jeep owner here and I man handled the 4 door hard top solo today... I said never again😅
i used a block and tackle for mine. Bought all of the materials from my local TSC. I just hung from the center and have 4 ropes with hooks that go to the rear of the hard top and then to the underside of the roof overhang (part over the driver's head). That provided good spots and the block and tackle has a brake on it to prevent it from falling on it's own. All in, i probably have about $200.00 US.
Do you have any pictures of your design?
Well planned and executed. We will 100% be copying this method - thank you!
Great diy, i've buld something similar but because i'm too lazy i've used a manual crank instead of pulley and after a drill to pull the strops, make 4 knot to avoid over rewind and hit the roof with the rear window (be patient of my bad english i'm from italy)
Looking at a JKU tonight, if it comes home with me, tomorrow will be spent making this! Thanks for the video
Nicely done, both the video and the hoist install. Humorous too
Absolutely love it. Great stuff. Thanks for sharing
That’s great. Wish I had a garage I’d build this. such a pain to always have to get another person to help you pick it up and then put it somewhere for storage and you can’t just put it on and take it off easily. I do have a soft top though that I use but this would be great and for 60 bucks, can’t beat it
You my friend...... Are THE MAN!!!
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Thank you for the inspiration! 👍
So if you placed the eye hooks into the rafters, what's the benefit of the 2x4s you installed?
This was really useful, thank you for posting
Thank you for all the info.... very good system... I probably do this for my RTT. .👍👍👍
Hi, would you mind sharing what your ceiling height is?
Only one problem with this setup...When you lowered the top back onto the Jeep, you forgot to bolt the top to the Jeep (joking)!!! Hahahaha...Great idea & excellent video!!!
Sounds like a problem for whoever's driving behind me
Love the idea now to find an idea if you have no garage 🤔
I like the Animal Crossing music
How long are your 2x4s? I must have missed it
Doesn't matter, they just need to be long enough to reach the corners of the top. 6ft would be plenty.
I enjoyed the sarcasm!
Recreated this setup, only I used a worm gear hand crank instead of the pully. The issue I'm running into is the center eye lag screw where all the straps come together and connect to the cable. There's too much tension on that center eye lag, from the ones immediately to the right and left. It's causing the center eye lag to tilt forward (towards the pull of the cable) and I can see this eventually breaking loose. Did you encounter this at all? If so, how did you fix it?
I haven't encountered that. On my setup, that eyelet has several inches of purchase on the rafter above so I'd be surprised to see it shift even 1cm. Is yours anchored directly to the rafter, or is it screwed into a stud that is then screwed into the rafters?
Any issues with the weight difference between the front of the roof vs. the back where the window is located.
Nope, the weight doesn't need to be distributed evenly for this to work. Each corner only needs to be heavy enough to sit snugly on the hook. For this particular hard top, there's still plenty of weight on the front hooks.
How does the weight of the pulley not want to sag when unloaded ? Is the weight of the 4 straps that much more than the pulley?
There's enough friction in the system that if you just pull the pulley tight, it will stay tight and not sag.
Not to be an arse or skeptic but, is there anything keeping the front hooks from slipping forward and dropping the top?
There's a lip on the inside of the top that stops them from being able to slide off the front.
Same thought. I wouldn't trust it. I would rather see something that captures the entire top like the Harken. $100 more but makes me feel better.
Great idea! I’m planning on doing the same. Only question I have is you only used two screws to hold the 2x4’s in the Joists? Will that support everything else?
There's more than two screws. If I showed myself driving every screw, the video would be long and boring.
I used 3” screws in each board, up through the drywall and into the joists. Holding so far.
you are a smart guy
Ingenious!
Seems like ratchet straps are not necessary.
Chingoooon
Great video! Really helpful. Easy to hear not overplayed with music - Appreciated.
Built a similar system using this video as a guide. Bought the gambrel/pulleys from Harbor Freight and used 4 ratchet straps and eye hooks/rings from the ceiling on the four corners. Problem is that there is so much mechanical resistance, I can’t lift it without help. Is it my low priced pulleys? Or what am I doing wrong?
Im gonna do this but for my electric bicycle rather than a jeep top
Absolutely budget project! I love your idea.
Love everything abt this video. Pretty clear instruction, perfect level of sarcasm, excellent job. Saw another Jeeper vid with a similar set-up, and they used hammock straps run thru the inside to connect the corner hooks on each side. In my simple brain, it seems it would distribute the "lift pressure" (🤷♀) better than just hooking all four corners. The actual hard part of this build for me would be rearranging the garage! lol
Great video, thanks!
Excellent tutorial, thank you.
Nice video!!
great idea. I don't like strap cranks bumping into the top. I'd use just straps long enough to match your plan. Very nice idea.
You can wrap them in foam
In retrospect, with your addition of the pulley system, would you still incorporate the come-along/ratchets in the design? Thanks for the great video.
Yes, they still make for the most convenient assembly. Since they're adjustable, you don't need to do any cutting or measuring.
Thanks! @@SpinningWrenches
Good job Bob