Inexpensive DIY Hard Top Hoist
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 ก.ค. 2020
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Sometimes an expensive commercial Hard Top Hoist isn't practical for the odd time you wish to remove the Hard Top on your Jeep Wrangler. Thats when an inexpensive DIY Hard Top Hoist fits the bill. See how for under $40, you can make your own hoist for not too much money.
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⬇️TIP:
See some tips on how to store and deal with door removal, a logical next step when removing the top.
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⬇️MAKE¢ENTS:
A subscriber tip to help avoid door pins seizing in the hinges.
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With this content, Jeep fans will definitely get the most for their money to get the most for their Jeep.
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Great video. Completed it under $40 and in under 2 hours. Measuring twice took the most time.
Hey D, Nice work. Cheers.
This has been a great channel, I've gotten a lot of ideas here. Used this hoist idea and it works great.
Hey Mark, Thanks for the feedback. It's much appreciated. Feel free to share! :-). Cheers.
As usual, interesting and informative!
Hey Randy, Thank you for the feedback. Always appreciated.
Great video
Hey GW,
Thanks. You might also like the video on the hoist for those without a garage. th-cam.com/video/Uu2IMWdQDww/w-d-xo.html
Like this reel!
Hey Fitri, Thank you for the feedback.
I did a similar setup. Used ratcheting ropes connected to eyeholes on 2x4s attached to joists in ceiling. The other end that goes under my hard top has 2x4s that run under the hardtop. Since mine is a carport with no garage door to block wind, I store it all the way at roof level with a few foam blocks on top of the hard top between the ceiling and hard top. Great video as always. I could send you pictures of my setup if interested. Cost about $50.
Hey Pretzel, please do!!!, I will add them to the article on the website to share with the CheaperJeeperTV community.....thanks for the sharing of info. The subscriber that shared the cam strap strategy said he chose to use cam straps as he could control raising and lowering of the hard top easier by simply pressing the button and pulling or releasing the tensing on the strap. How do you do it with the ratchet?
CheaperJeeperTV same way. I just hold the hardtop to release a little pressure and push the release button to lower them. The ratchet ropes are almost identical in action to what those straps in your video are. They don’t really work like a ratchet. They make a clicking noise as you tighten them.
hm..ok...if you can send me pictures, that would be great, I can share them in the article. Thank you for sharing.
CheaperJeeperTV your website doesn’t allow me to attach photos in the contact section. Suggestions?
just email me at: contact@CheaperJeeperTV.com
Any DIY ideas for freedom panel storage?
My Jeep came with a protective storage bag. I'd keep them in that and store it in the garage somewhere safe. Some people keep them on a cart where they store there doors when they are removed.
On one of the videos I watched one of the comments regarding storing the hard top long-term hanging would eventually damage it due to the bottom losing it's form., I'm worried because I want to switch to the soft top for the summer.
Interesting. I never heard of that before. Maybe if you suspended 2x4s for the top to rest on, the top won’t get distorted from the stress of the straps as the top will be resting in the 2x4s, and the straps will just keep it elevated. Cheers.
Quick question and sorry for my ignorance but what happens if you don’t use the 2x4? Can I just do it as it shows in this video ? Thank you very much!
If you are able to locate your joists and screw into them accurately through the drywall on the ceiling then you are OK. Some people might not be able to do that due to the construction of their garages and may be better off to secure two by fours first. Whatever works for you. Thanks for watching. Cheers.
@@CheaperJeeperTV OMG ! You save my day yay!!! Thank you so much for your quick reply to my comment! I really appreciated it. 😀🙌🏽🙌🏽
Did the subscriber use additional straps that went under the canopy? Looks like yes? Or did they do something with the cam straps to have it go all the way underneath??
Hey Joseph, Yes, the subscriber used an additional strap to span between the cam straps. Cheers.
So how are you getting the straps and foam pads underneath the hardtop while it's sitting on the jeep?
Hey Richard. It's a bit of a pain, for sure. I just feed the straps between the roof and the sport bar - and stick the foam between that. Recently I added the Topsy Hinge Hoist Bracket Kit for the back of my JL. A game changer! Hope that helps.
Hey Randy,
Thanks.
Also, here is a link to what Randy is talking about. topsyproducts.com/collections/jl-stuff/products/hinge-hoist-bracket-kit-jl-bracket-only
Cheers
At 2 minutes you said you could add 2x4. My joists run the same as you showed and 24 inch from each other. I just used eye bolts into the center of the joists. Is this wrong ? Should I use a bar? I feel like the weight is still not being utilized without drilling into the middle joist.
If you’re able to use the current orient if your existing jousts, then that’s perfect. Cheers
Update: Adjusting for inflation, this setup still only costs $1.2 million.
It always seems worse in Canadian dollars though. Cheers.
That’s really bad option.. notice he never showed how to add or remove it. Silly.
Hey GJSX, Thanks for input. Cheers.
Still the most annoying background music on all of TH-cam hands down.
Really? Good to know. Cheers.
@@CheaperJeeperTV but a good video!
Thank you. The feedback is appreciated. :-)