Hard Top Lifters (2-Door) -- Smarterhome versus Lange Originals?

[JackTripper]

I wasn’t able to find anything with the search tool.

Has anybody compared the lifter from Smarterhome versus the one from Lange Originals?

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[HeliPilot]

I have the Lange mounted to my ceiling. My top removal and install is less than 10 minutes. Super easy on and off. Plus, I park under the top when it’s off the bronco.

 

[jbacon47]

I don’t think any 2-door lifts exist yet. I built a garage hoist. Amazon sells an electric hoist for 70$. The balance point is not difficult to find and lifts off easy. Use foam pool noodles to protect hardtop.

 

[NeoS281]

I don’t think any 2-door lifts exist yet. I built a garage hoist. Amazon sells an electric hoist for 70$. The balance point is not difficult to find and lifts off easy. Use foam pool noodles to protect hardtop.

Check out this 2-door hoist from CJ Pony Parts. I'm leaning towards this option but haven't compared to others.

 

[HeliPilot]

Check out this 2-door hoist from CJ Pony Parts. I'm leaning towards this option but haven't compared to others.

That’s the Lange hoist. Works well.

 

[JackTripper]

Great. Thanks, guys. The Lange is much cheaper as well.

 

[JackTripper]

I have the Lange mounted to my ceiling. My top removal and install is less than 10 minutes. Super easy on and off. Plus, I park under the top when it’s off the bronco.

When you have time, would you mind taking pictures of it installed including the hoist?

 

[CarGuy]

Here's one. My brother-in-law has it for his 2-door and works well.

https://topliftpros.com/products/toplift-pro-bronco-2-door-hardtop-removal-tool-for-ford-bronco®

 

[JackTripper]

Here's one. My brother-in-law has it for his 2-door and works well.

https://topliftpros.com/products/toplift-pro-bronco-2-door-hardtop-removal-tool-for-ford-bronco®

Seems excessive for a manual one. The one that I’m looking at is under 600 bucks and it has a hoist.

 

[Hdscreens]

For those of us without a garage I wonder if a drywall lift with counter weight on one side might work? They’re about $110 on Amazon.

 

[ChrisB351]

Seems excessive for a manual one. The one that I’m looking at is under 600 bucks and it has a hoist.

This is great for people who dont have the ability to install an overhead lift. Ive had this lift for 2yrs now from my old Jeep and its worth every cent.

 

[HeliPilot]

When you have time, would you mind taking pictures of it installed including the hoist?

Here’s how I have it set up. The 2x4s run between my ceiling joists.

 

[JackTripper]

^ Thank you.

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