Garage Hardtop Lift & Storage Installed (Bluetooth App Operated)

[DennerJohn]

Anyone tried to use the hardtop lifter to remove the soft top assembly? That would be great as a one person job and to store it out of the way. Seems it could be easily adapted with the proper straps.

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[geoking]

I’m not going to lie for one second, this job was a pain in the ass! Of course I picked the two hottest days to work in the peak of a garage. I did have to add structure and additional framing to support the static & dynamic loads.



Extremely well done! It makes me want to do it as well. smile.

Do you know if there is a different part number for the Bronco vs the Jeep
thanks, George

edit: I contacted the manufacturer and it is the same identical part number but comes with different instructions. Here's the link:

https://mysmarterhome.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/4565551020443-Installation-Manual

 

[VGK_Fan]

Do you know the discount code you used? They have 5% off until 6/7 on the site now, not 8%.

Pretty sure it was "CART8". I saw the 5% off on the site then a window popped up with the 8% offer. Said to order within the next 8 hours so that one may not work any longer. Worth a shot though.

 

[SIXMIL]

I have the same setup. Excellent product!

 

[NJRoadkill]

I’ll sit down and write out some of my thoughts on how the system operates, what I like and don’t, and what I will be changing to make this not only function better, but more geared toward how I’m going to use it.

I had a lot of people dm me for some measurements. Keep in mind I have a 2 door, and that I’m not completely happy w/ parts of the system and will be modifying.
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[dominicenoa]

Harken Hoister, easy one person operation.
front panels are in their storage bag on top of the roof.

Takes about 10 minutes to take off or put on by myself.

How far down from the ceiling does the top hang when fully lifted?

 

[Djstang2011]

How far down from the ceiling does the top hang when fully lifted?

I'll have to measure when I take the top off again.
I'm 6'3" and have to duck under it, but its not bad.
My ceiling is about 8.5'.

 

[dominicenoa]

I'll have to measure when I take the top off again.
I'm 6'3" and have to duck under it, but its not bad.
My ceiling is about 8.5'.

Alright well my ceiling is 9' and I'm only 5'6" so I don't think I'll have a problem

 

[Djstang2011]

Alright well my ceiling is 9' and I'm only 5'6" so I don't think I'll have a problem

my ceiling is only 8’2” and with the top all the way up, the lowest part (the back glass seal) is 66”. 9’ ceiling you should be golden.

 

[dominicenoa]

my ceiling is only 8’2” and with the top all the way up, the lowest part (the back glass seal) is 66”. 9’ ceiling you should be golden.

I just installed my harken hoister today, but the top keeps tipping backward while lifting it up (I have 4-door so balance might be different). It’s sliding along the straps that are going front-to-back and I’m not sure how to prevent that. How are you keeping yours level?

 

[Djstang2011]

I just installed my harken hoister today, but the top keeps tipping backward while lifting it up (I have 4-door so balance might be different). It’s sliding along the straps that are going front-to-back and I’m not sure how to prevent that. How are you keeping yours level?

Mine sits about 1 inch lower in the back. 2 door so the clamshell is longer. I just messed with mine pretty violently and don’t see how it can slip on the straps. I have the straps in the front going inside the the two screw down brackets, not sure if the 4 door top is the same.

Silly question: did you space the lifting screw/anchors out from the top? They shouldn’t be directly above the top, they should be spaced out 2”.

 

[dominicenoa]

Mine sits about 1 inch lower in the back. 2 door so the clamshell is longer. I just messed with mine pretty violently and don’t see how it can slip on the straps. I have the straps in the front going inside the the two screw down brackets, not sure if the 4 door top is the same.

Silly question: did you space the lifting screw/anchors out from the top? They shouldn’t be directly above the top, they should be spaced out 2”.

I did space them out the 2” per the instructions. It seems that because the back of the clamshell is heavier, it tends to “bottom out” at the rear and that is causing it to tip and slide along the strap underneath. I’ve pulled the hoister just tight enough to engage and checked that tension was (roughly) equal on all 4 straps

 

[Djstang2011]

I did space them out the 2” per the instructions. It seems that because the back of the clamshell is heavier, it tends to “bottom out” at the rear and that is causing it to tip and slide along the strap underneath. I’ve pulled the hoister just tight enough to engage and checked that tension was (roughly) equal on all 4 straps

I guess the balance point is just too far back. Can you put the front sections of the roof on the front of the clamshell to add forward weight? I store my front sections at the front of the clamshell, but I put them on the clamshell after I remove it from the bronco. I just lower the clamshell a couple feet and put the panels (in the bag) on top and then lift it back up to the ceiling. Even with no additional weight on the clamshell it’s really solid sitting on the straps.

 

[dominicenoa]

I guess the balance point is just too far back. Can you put the front sections of the roof on the front of the clamshell to add forward weight? I store my front sections at the front of the clamshell, but I put them on the clamshell after I remove it from the bronco. I just lower the clamshell a couple feet and put the panels (in the bag) on top and then lift it back up to the ceiling. Even with no additional weight on the clamshell it’s really solid sitting on the straps.

That’s not a bad idea, I was actually thinking of putting the middle section on top of it anyway. I’ll give that a shot!

 

[KidBroSweets]

I just found these on Amazon. 9 bucks and they are rated for 1,600lb. Straps

dude please share pics of this, did it work?

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