2 Door Hardtop Removal Solutions

[First BaseMan]

Possibly a very stupid question, but I'm comfortable with that. I have to replace some ceiling drywall panels at home and came across drywall lifts/hoists and was wondering if something like that could be repurposed for removing the 2 door hardtop? For context I do not have a garage so the ceiling hoists won't work for me, I know there are freestanding hoists specifically for removing Wrangler and Bronco hardtops, but they are pricey.

Like I said this could be a very stupid question, but I don't have much experience with this, but this could possibly be a two birds one stone solution.

For reference I have included a link and picture to the item I stumbled across below:

https://www.amazon.com/Red-Line-Pro...ocphy=9022874&hvtargid=pla-312532353541&psc=1

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[Blackcat]

Don't think that would work as the top drops down to meet the rear glass below the rear roll bar, so there's no space to go straight in and lift.

 

[FrankenRodz]

I own one of these, and I don’t think you’d get the bars under the roof enough especially with the spare tire in the way.

 

[First BaseMan]

I appreciate the feedback, and figured there was a reason nobody had given it a shot. Back to the drawing board.

 

[Blackcat]

I appreciate the feedback, and figured there was a reason nobody had given it a shot. Back to the drawing board.

Yeah, my plan was to use my forklift at work, but that's not an option either.....

 

[Rick Astley]

I used the forum search function including the words "ceiling" "roof" and "removal", this came back with a number of viable solutions others have used as well as conjecture and discussion about different strategies/products.

 

[First BaseMan]

I used the forum search function including the words "ceiling" "roof" and "removal", this came back with a number of viable solutions others have used as well as conjecture and discussion about different strategies/products.

All well and good, but I'm trying to workshop my dumb idea not somebody else's.

 

[Rick Astley]

Then go buy the drywall lift and try it out and report back with your findings.

Since your question post was less of a question as it's now limited to being a statement.

 

[Oldhippie]

Ya could sill use it to lift from the top (with some straps) but don’t know how ya would position it and lift without it tipping over...

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