Gladiator Hardtop Hoist Options

[Canuck33]

I just purchased a Jeep Gladiator with the body-colored hard top and wondering if there was a hoist system designed for the Gladiator yet that is available? Thanks!

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[RedTRex]

I just purchased a Jeep Gladiator with the body-colored hard top and wondering if there was a hoist system designed for the Gladiator yet that is available? Thanks!

Not specifically, there are a few examples of guys modifying some existing stuff

https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/search/9459072/?q=hoist&o=date

 

[WakesurfVT]

Yeah, check out this thread >>> https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/removal-of-the-hard-top.8506/page-3#post-251539

 

[DKW]

I just purchased a Jeep Gladiator with the body-colored hard top and wondering if there was a hoist system designed for the Gladiator yet that is available? Thanks!

https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/gladiator-hardtop-hoist.16878/

Here is my mod to a harken hoist that was used on my wrangler

 

[Canuck33]

Thanks everyone. Newbie to Jeeps...so lots to learn!!!

 

[Phljeeper]

Lets see some pictures of your hoist setup that works for your Gladiator. My current setup I used on my JKU won't work due to the hard top now being in the center of the Jeep instead of the rear. My hoist would need to be right where my garage door opener is. I guess I need a bigger garage?

 

[Troybilt]

Lets see some pictures of your hoist setup that works for your Gladiator. My current setup I used on my JKU won't work due to the hard top now being in the center of the Jeep instead of the rear. My hoist would need to be right where my garage door opener is. I guess I need a bigger garage?

I’m in the same boat. So far my wife and I just walk it off the back and lay it on a blanket in the yard. I have been looking at shaft drive door openers that go on the side of the door but they are costly.

 

[Phljeeper]

That would work but sounds expensive.

 

[SoGlad]

I just purchased a Jeep Gladiator with the body-colored hard top and wondering if there was a hoist system designed for the Gladiator yet that is available? Thanks!

Sorry for the long link. Hopefully it works. Mylifter is very cool but more expensive. I have two of them, you synchronize them and use your phone to lift the lid off the vehicle. You will have to work out how to attach them to your cap. Otherwise the mylifter is perfect for this application. They lift 50 pounds a piece.


https://www.amazon.com/Lifter-MyLif...ords=mylifter&qid=1566405523&s=gateway&sr=8-4

 

[primethios]

I am looking for options as well, going from a 2 door JK to the JT the top is right in the middle of the garage and without removing my built in workbench I can remove the top but then I cannot park underneath it like with the JK so I am trying to figure out either a way to slide the lift backwards after lifting or I am playing with an A-Frame made out of 2x4's on wheels that will lift the top and then roll toward the back of the garage. I just finished building it but am too tired to take the top off for a test but the rig is big and takes up allot of space but I can park underneath it at least. I guess I know now that my next house will have 10 foot ceilings in the garage and just lift it all the way up and out of the way.

 

[TxGladiator]

Ok looking for some help.
Installed a j-Barr hoist and when I lift up the hardtop,it’s not being raised level.
Any ideas?
Thanks

 

[jjmstang]

Move the attachment about 8" forward and it should be darn near level when lifting

 

[primethios]

Is that the new gladiator specific j-barr or are you re-using a wrangler j-barr? Been considering the order but not sure if I want to spend $500 so seeing someone with one for the gladiator give us a chance to know your thoughts overall

By the way I 100% agree with jjmstang that you just need to move the bar forward to center the weight.

 

[TxGladiator]

Move the attachment about 8" forward and it should be darn near level when lifting

Move the attachment about 8" forward and it should be darn near level when lifting

Are y’all talking about the bar itself or the bracket on the ceiling?
I definitely agree,something needs to be more centered.

 

[TxGladiator]

Is that the new gladiator specific j-barr or are you re-using a wrangler j-barr? Been considering the order but not sure if I want to spend $500 so seeing someone with one for the gladiator give us a chance to know your thoughts overall

By the way I 100% agree with jjmstang that you just need to move the bar forward to center the weight.

Yes that’s the Gladiator specific one.
I would just get the basic kit without the winch.
They just bought a winch from harbor freight and stuck a j-Barr sticker on it and charged quite a bit more for the whole kit.

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