Homemade Jeep Roof Lift

Jeep hardtop hoist step 1.

Homemade jeep roof lift.

How about a lesser expensive engine lift or used modify it with a flat tray on the top attach several thick mover s blankets or thick padding of some kind then jack it up so only the mover s blankets padding touches the underside. That way it won t crush the edges. Jeep wrangler jk showcase. Here you can see the rope running.

Jeep gladiator jt showcase. Once lifted i put the 2x4 s which i passed with foam fabric underneath the front and rear of the top and secure it to the ceiling eyebolts with chain and s hooks. Works great especially is a low ceiling garage. Set another hook into the ceiling pretty much over the location were you will mount the hand crank hoist.

Jeep wrangler jl showcase. After trying to lift my hard top off alone with my old man s back i heeded my subscriber s advice and made a simple hoist for my garage for just over 30. Just need to make the flat tray wide enough so it isn t tipsy. I ve got something similar for my 71 bronco top but use a winch to lift it.

Page 1 of 2 1 2 next may 29 2014 1. Back into the garage with your jeep and measured the width of your hardtop. Feb 28 2010 location. My 12 diy jeep hardtop hoist discussion in general discussion started by oufan24 may 29 2014.

Make sure if you were to raise the. Then i remove the ratchet straps. Jeep wrangler tj showcase. With this well engineered 4 point lift system you gain the ability to easily remove your jeep s hardtop using durable ropes and pulleys that hang from your garage s ceiling.

Cost about 60 for everything. This kit also works with ceilings from 8 5 to 10 feet and comes with all the materials needed for smooth installation. Jeep wrangler yj showcase. The harken hoister garage storage lift system.