My Homemade Hoist for 1 Person Top Removal

[BearFootSam]

With three pulleys, some static line and a few lag bolts I installed something like that in my prior garage rafters for storing my canoe and hoisting my RTT. Probably cost me $80 in materials and that's using rated climbing pulleys for strength.

The JT was too large to do it in that space but now that I've got a barn with a hoist beam at 13' I'm going to set it back up for the RTT.

The tent is the toughest lift. Flat lifting requires careful rigging, and it weighs a hazardous 165# because I got the expedition model with aluminum diamond plate decking and heavyweight canvas covering. I can't imagine the hard top is exceptionally heavy?

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[00Mutt]

Jesus, $900 for that? I agree, could maybe make a DIY version for cheaper lol probably need specific angles though that aren’t commonly available to us normies lmfao

Considering I made mine for $137, I agree whole heartedly with you.

With three pulleys, some static line and a few lag bolts I installed something like that in my prior garage rafters for storing my canoe and hoisting my RTT. Probably cost me $80 in materials and that's using rated climbing pulleys for strength.

The JT was too large to do it in that space but now that I've got a barn with a hoist beam at 13' I'm going to set it back up for the RTT.

The tent is the toughest lift. Flat lifting requires careful rigging, and it weighs a hazardous 165# because I got the expedition model with aluminum diamond plate decking and heavyweight canvas covering. I can't imagine the hard top is exceptionally heavy?

I was actually surprised how light it was, tbh. Before I got the itch to take it off, a co-worker told me they weigh about 300lbs, so... I over engineered my lift a little bit. I just looked it up. The site said less than 165lbs. I would guess less than 120lbs, unless at 44, I'm a hell of a lot stronger picking up awkward things than I was at 22.

 

[Artsifrtsi]

unless at 44, I'm a hell of a lot stronger picking up awkward things than I was at 22.

Old man strength... LOL

 

[00Mutt]

Old man strength... LOL

It is a real thing! Well, at least until the back says "no".

 

[cybercat]

This is what I was referring to as a DIY project.
https://www.jeepforum.com/threads/jeep-jku-rooftop-tent-diy-crane-hoist.4378479/

 

[00Mutt]

This is what I was referring to as a DIY project.
https://www.jeepforum.com/threads/jeep-jku-rooftop-tent-diy-crane-hoist.4378479/

I love how just owning a jeep inspires people to be inventive.

 

[DBravo]

Now that is awesome!

- How do you keep it from slamming the back of the vehicle when you hit the brakes..?

 

[00Mutt]

- How do you keep it from slamming the back of the vehicle when you hit the brakes..?

Brakes are for quitters!

 

[Tank43]

I'm a new convert to Jeep and just this past weekend I built a hoist so I can remove the rear top by myself. It just got me thinking that there has to be a better way. Oh, if anyone is interested, I can put together instructions for the hoist.

So my efforts this weekend got me wondering about a collapsible hard top. I really like the look and qualities of the hard top vs a soft top. I was just curious if there is such a thing. I wouldn't think making a hard top that could fold yet still resemble a solid hard top with the sound deadening qualities would be that difficult. Do you think there would be a market for such a thing?


Jeep already has a patent for one: https://www.motorauthority.com/news...-gladiator-roof-panels-on-a-bed-tonneau-cover

 

[00Mutt]

I would probably buy this...

 

[Signing Spock]

Yeah that tonneau cover patent one by Jeep is rad but that was two years ago and ain’t shit has come out about it since, not even on a EJS concept so idk if that’s coming for this version of Gladiator or will be a next gen thing 🫠

 

[00Mutt]

Yeah that tonneau cover patent one by Jeep is rad but that was two years ago and ain’t shit has come out about it since, not even on a EJS concept so idk if that’s coming for this version of Gladiator or will be a next gen thing 🫠

Looking at the design, I just see a lazy engineer. All they did was take an existing top and chop it up. That is not innovative, it's what a hunter does with a deer, butchery! (I support hunting).
After my current design work for my truck, I think I may tackle designing a better "storable" hard top.

 

[Signing Spock]

Looking at the design, I just see a lazy engineer. All they did was take an existing top and chop it up. That is not innovative, it's what a hunter does with a deer, butchery! (I support hunting).
After my current design work for my truck, I think I may tackle designing a better "storable" hard top.

Surely someone like gr8tops would be able to make something like that (but would likely get sued by Jeep due to that patent so probably won’t ). We’re awaiting our new Tuscadero JTW but I’d kill to have a hard top that just stores in the bed while toolin around town lol

That being said, I do have ambitions of building an over landing rig once we’re back in the states…so the top won’t come off much after that lol

 

[Blade1668]

When I had a backyard that I could drive between the two trees I just used them for hardtop hoist. Now I built a wood gantry crane with 4x4s few 2x8 and 2x4s with hand winch. Right now my R.T.T. is setting under it on concrete blocks. Luckily I built it before the wood shortage shenanigans. I need to take it down, paint and add a few more boards to it.

I'm using an old synthetic winch line for main line. The block in lower corner is under that leg to level it.

 

[raypla]

4 4” lag eyebolts couple of tie downs is all it takes

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