...a couple of minutes (worst thing is putting it back on and lining up all the screws perfectly), but that is without a rack to get in the way, and with the reach of being 6'2 - if you've got other things blocking it, or don't have the reach then two people or a hoist would certainly make it...
...a garage and the space I highly recommend this.
I took the handle off and run it with a cordless drill and a 19 mm socket. Works great and it keeps the top of the way and safe when not in the truck.
https://langeoriginals.com/collections/the-lange-rack/products/hoist-a-top-crank-for-jt-gladiator
...pieces on the front weigh about 20 pounds each. I'm guessing, I haven't weighed them but they are easy to manipulate.
You don't need a hoist to remove the rear top. Me and my son removed it easily by standing on each side and lifting it up, after taking the bolts out. It weighs about 70...
The main section comes in at just under 60lbs. I used a Racor hoist for the hard top on my Wrangler JKU which weights about 140lbs. So it should be a breeze with the JT hard top with our without the hoist.
...hard top is in two separate pieces and the back is a single piece. I have seen some information online that mentioned to remove/replace the back piece you would need a hoist due to its weight. I am curious as to how much does each of the front pieces weigh and how much does the back piece...
I saw that but didn't think it would roll up under a garage door. I have a homemade gantry hoist that sits a 11.5 feet. It is very useful. If you have room to squeeze it under the door
...price matches what you can buy a new one for, then I think twice. Not to necessarily back away from a demo but it warrants a long test drive (maybe overnight if they allow) and a very close inspection on a hoist.
If it looks like a winner, your purchase price (not OTD) should not exceed 57-58K.
I used a Harbor Freight shop crane and added a 10 foot piece of unistrut to make a hoist for my RSI Smartcap. I use bags of water softener salt on the base to keep it from tipping over. It allows me to install and remove the cap without any assistance...
Just above that garage door is a header. You can drill two holes and install two bolts. Attach your home made "L" bracket with a hoist. When finished, remove the bracket and reinstall the bolts painted to match the brick.
Wall hoist, the bracket has 4 mount holes but you can drill 2 in the...
I have a full size ikamper 2.0 on my truck that extends over the cab so my truck doesn't fit in my garage. I've been searching for a hoist system that can go up high enough safely, where I can use it to install and remove 165 lbs tent by myself but having no luck so far. So, I would like to...
...also make a come-along that uses a chain - and with a long enough chain, there's no reason to take another bite. It works sort of like a chain hoist, but instead of a loop of chain, it's a long chain with a hook on one end.
6 tons is 12,000 pounds. Same as my winch...
...available, NO skid mods required with it either.
As for come alongs I at one time had a very expensive come along that was used to manually hoist tires off of heavy equipment underground. It worked incredibly well and didn't require significant effort, it had a 16000lb rating. On the...
...gorilla tape and sealed them into place.
Yesterday I added the LED lights on the corners and over the toolbox.
Last thing today was to move the hoist a top a little bit more to center, to make getting the top off and on easier.
This project has been in my head for years, and I'm very pleased...
What are the dimensions of the foot print of the system? More specifically, if I butt the rear wheels of the lift up against the garage rear wall,what is the distance from the rear wheels to the vertical pole? ( Thinking of parking the gladiator as close to it as I can so I can store the top in...
...is actually good and aired up, knowing that if you have a flat you'll be able to get the spare down - it won't be stuck up there by that spare hoist being rusted up or stuck.
I always hated using 4 and throwing away the 5th/spare. When I had my F250 I did only a 4 tire rotation and when...
...but I have to remind myself to use it.
One unexpected benefit that is really paying off
is that I use the pedal to oppose the grab handle
for leverage and hoist myself in and out of the truck.
That is when I feel spry enough
to not use the hide-a-step.
Anyway, I had to buy it.
It's Rubicon...