Gladiator Hardtop Hoist

[DKW]

Hello - I'm a new member but have been following since November.
I have been searching for and waiting for a hoist to become available for the Gladiator Hardtop. I got tired of waiting and repurposed my 4 point Harken hoist used or my 2012 Wrangler. It was quite simple actually..I thought I would share.
1. moved the front drop points to be in line with the front-center of the hardtop
2. moved the rear drop points to even with the rear of the hardtop
3. removed the rear latches that were provided and attached some multi-purpose garage hooks (4.5") that I found on Amazon.
4. Raised top
5. Checked for stability - top is fairly light but this works like a charm.

some pics attached

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[Billy]

Sweet ride! And great ingenuity!

 

[Rover_boy]

Is that 40s? with a lift?

 

[DKW]

Is that 40s? with a lift?

37 x12.5 - only have a leveling kit until more lifts become available.

 

[Rover_boy]

How's the ride with leveling kit? What kit did you use?

 

[Billy]

37 x12.5 - only have a leveling kit until more lifts become available.

Leveling kit? Or budget boost (with spacers)?

 

[DKW]

How's the ride with leveling kit? What kit did you use?

Rough Country 2.5”
It did not change the ride at all. I’m pleased with it. It allowed me to get the 37s on with no issue. Again, it’s just temporary. It will have to come off when I get a lift.

 

[Rover_boy]

Rough Country 2.5”
It did not change the ride at all. I’m pleased with it. It allowed me to get the 37s on with no issue. Again, it’s just temporary. It will have to come off when I get a lift.

Pardon my ignorance, when you say temp, is there any implication if one opt o use the leveling kit permanently? This will be my first jeep and truck. Still trying to learn....

 

[DKW]

Pardon my ignorance, when you say temp, is there any implication if one opt o use the leveling kit permanently? This will be my first jeep and truck. Still trying to learn....

No worries. I’m by no means an expert and will let the Jeep veterans chime in. But I have had my mind set on a 4” suspension lift. Just for extra height. The leveling kit is good to get some clearance for larger tires.

 

[5JeepsAz]

Hello - I'm a new member but have been following since November.
I have been searching for and waiting for a hoist to become available for the Gladiator Hardtop. I got tired of waiting and repurposed my 4 point Harken hoist used or my 2012 Wrangler. It was quite simple actually..I thought I would share.
1. moved the front drop points to be in line with the front-center of the hardtop
2. moved the rear drop points to even with the rear of the hardtop
3. removed the rear latches that were provided and attached some multi-purpose garage hooks (4.5") that I found on Amazon.
4. Raised top
5. Checked for stability - top is fairly light but this works like a charm.

some pics attached

Yours looks like it got it's hair cut and is ready to zoom out of the garage, with or without you. Nice!

 

[Tacoman03]

Hey, you're in my neck of the woods! Did you get your JT from McLarty Daniel Bentonville? That's where mine came from! Very envious of your black hard top!

 

[DKW]

Hey, you're in my neck of the woods! Did you get your JT from McLarty Daniel Bentonville? That's where mine came from! Very envious of your black hard top!

No. They wouldn’t offer the affiliate pricing so I found a dealer in STL that did.

If you’re in Bvlle I believe I’ve seen your rubi.

 

[DKW]

Hey, you're in my neck of the woods! Did you get your JT from McLarty Daniel Bentonville? That's where mine came from! Very envious of your black hard top!

I was originally wanting the white top. However all the Overlands coming in only had the black. I'm happy to swap you

 

[Bruski51]

Hello - I'm a new member but have been following since November.
I have been searching for and waiting for a hoist to become available for the Gladiator Hardtop. I got tired of waiting and repurposed my 4 point Harken hoist used or my 2012 Wrangler. It was quite simple actually..I thought I would share.
1. moved the front drop points to be in line with the front-center of the hardtop
2. moved the rear drop points to even with the rear of the hardtop
3. removed the rear latches that were provided and attached some multi-purpose garage hooks (4.5") that I found on Amazon.

Great idea! I've repurposed my top lift with modifications from my 94 YJ to 98 TJ. Then it hung around, literally until it was reworked for my 16 JKU HR. (That top is heavy had to add an extra double pulley)
I've been trying to figure out how I was going to go under the edge of the JT top. Thanks for the idea now off to search Amazon.

 

[DKW]

Great idea! I've repurposed my top lift with modifications from my 94 YJ to 98 TJ. Then it hung around, literally until it was reworked for my 16 JKU HR. (That top is heavy had to add an extra double pulley)
I've been trying to figure out how I was going to go under the edge of the JT top. Thanks for the idea now off to search Amazon.

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These are the hooks I used.

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