I am looking at some cheap ideas of how you all have designed or bought to make lifting the hard top off and storing it for a single person. Share what you use. Thanks.
I just remember that third most used power tool I used to own was my 12" disc sander from Harbor Freight. Used it to size pieces to fit and rounded sharp corners off metal pieces. Just about every project I did used that disc sander.
My big drill press and hand held grinder with cutoff wheel...
...I was on the farm. I've even got masonry disks for it. It's amazing what can be made with some thinking first.
I made an engine stand, engine hoist and a lot of other stuff in my shop.
Just made a tool for removing fuel sending unit lock rings from my old cars using stuff I had laying...
I have just one question - and depending on the answer, I might suggest to Stellantis that they purchase an existing 3rd party clutch for these -
How much more pressure does it take to release your new clutch compared to the factory clutch?
Over the years, sometimes they'd 'made tings easier'...
Just wrapped up the centerforce install on our 22 this morning. Kit was complete, took 5hrs to get in with hydrolics. I might add I do have a hoist so that helps. Large amount of dust in the stock clutch assembly. Truck has 22k miles on it, wasn't really acting up yet, but we are starting to...
I have an old hoist-a-top frame that pulls double duty... (TJ and Gladiator) I take the Gladiator top off by myself in 5 minutes (no exaggeration). No soft top needed
I know this isn't the thread for it but you can rig a custom hoist for $50...
One of these...
...risers to match the height with the cab height. Basically a queen bed inside. I can keep all the accessories, supports, ladder, and sleeping gear (comforter, pillows, mattress pad, etc) inside it when not in use. Also made it readily removable with the help of a hoist. I absolutely love the...
@DaleG - wanted to say thanks for sharing your hoist setup (not sure you visit much now) But I used your part list to help make some changes to my setup, using my Racor Hoist, but adopting your strap setup. I added a ratchet strap until I feel confident it's not needed. Compared to my JKU...
Belgian? I think they're psycho by birth. Almost 3 year old male here. He needs no step or anything. That back door opens, he literally flies inside
13 year old Coon Hound needs the step, but she gets in. Will NOT let anyone pick her up. She will usually go in the front door and then move...
My 130 lb male GSD used to jump in the back seat with no problem until recently. Now he puts his front paws up and I hoist his butt in the rest of the way. I’m going to look into those steps as they seem like a great option.
Yeah if your GSD is 7 I’d start helping him/her up or do the steps. Our 8yr old Shepard sits at the door and I hoist her 65# butt up. Now our Mal she will probably double roundhouse in mid air and stop then matrix gravitate into the back seat. She’s freakin psycho.
I use a Racor hoist, same hoist I used for my heavier Wrangler's hard top as well. Generally, the top stays up there mid-May through mid-September. I am changing my strap setup, but it will still hang from the hoist.
This Dood just puts his paws up on the door sills then I hoist him up. You could probably unlatch one of the door catches on a side and push it into the door, as that should allow the door to swing open just a tad farther.
I was also in the camp of reducing the amount it stuck up over the cab.
Billie Bars with a CVT RTT. Made the whole setup removable (with a ceiling hoist) so I don’t need to drive everywhere with it and just drop it on when it’s camping time.
My hoist is quite a bit more crude but works, I plan on relocating it and improving it some.... more bracing and adjusting the pulleys to line up better. With that I lifted the topper off my trailer and installed it. Should be some pictures on a old thread here somewhere.
The concrete blocks...
I have a Harken Hoist that I bought for my Wrangler hardtop a while back. It seems work fine to lift & hold, then I add separate straps as independent redundant support... because we have to park under them.