Hard Top Storage Cart?

[DallasCajun]

Thanks for the response.

So you just put this on a regular dolly and padded the bottom? Or did you modify the Extreme Terrain solution?

If you can please post a picture of the “dolly” without the Hardtop on it.

I'm putting the top back on the Bronco later today so will take a picture then. But all I did was take a top cart for my Jeep JLU and adjust the arms in to the most narrow placement possible and add some additional cushioning. Pics later...

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[CyberOrangeBadlands]

I'm putting the top back on the Bronco later today so will take a picture then. But all I did was take a top cart for my Jeep JLU and adjust the arms in to the most narrow placement possible and add some additional cushioning. Pics later...

Thank you - much appreciated.

 

[THE Buckeye Bronco]

I use my RollNJack to store the Hard Top. For the rest, I use Hooke Road's cart, which can hold the top as well. I placed just the middle cover on it:

RollNJack:

RollnJack Jeep Hardtop Removal

Hooke Road (looks sold out at the moment):

https://www.hookeroad.com/products/...6vAOE1zBLe_-AlWqAKL9WhWawpUuRF54aAvRZEALw_wcB

 

[CyberOrangeBadlands]

I use my RollNJack to store the Hard Top. For the rest, I use Hooke Road's cart, which can hold the top as well. I placed just the middle cover on it:

RollNJack:

RollnJack Jeep Hardtop Removal

Hooke Road (looks sold out at the moment):

https://www.hookeroad.com/products/doors-and-hardtops-storage-cart-jeep-wrangler-tj-jk-jl-hardtop-gladiator-jt-hardtop-ford-bronco-hardtop-b2076s?currency=USD&variant=44077090930910&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=Google Shopping&gclid=Cj0KCQjwxYOiBhC9ARIsANiEIfZOcLQVHKX4VqrwhUaV2Gq6vAOE1zBLe_-AlWqAKL9WhWawpUuRF54aAvRZEALw_wcB

Thanks for the info.

Looking to just store the 2 Door Bronco Hardtop vertically - I’m challenged for space in my garage.

I can hang the front 2 pieces of the Hardtop and 2 doors on my wall with the bags provided by Ford.

Surprised there is no vertical wheeled cart solution for the 2 door Bronco Hardtop.

 

[DallasCajun]

As promised, he’s a few pictures of my cart setup as well as the process I go through to install the top. Today was a little more challenging that others to put the top back on as I had installed some of those Cargo Side Shelf Protectors but realized when I was screwing in the bolts that the top was no longer aligned with the bolt holes. After reading up I found out that they are NOT compatible with the hard-top as they don’t have a hole for the forward locating pin AND they seem to throw off the alignment of the top enough to not reinstall the bolts.

I’ve also been highly curious of a TopLift/RollNJack solution to minimize the work involved but the TL Pro won’t work with my setup as I have the Tuffy Enclosure installed which blocks the TL Pro from rolling into place. The TL Venture Pro appears to be an option as its design uses arms that will fit in the 13” gap between the top of the enclosure and the top of the window line. I’d prefer the RollNJack but can’t get a response from them on the length of the arms on their design.

Anyway…as promised here’s some pictures of my cart setup.

 

[GloNDark]

As promised, he’s a few pictures of my cart setup as well as the process I go through to install the top. Today was a little more challenging that others to put the top back on as I had installed some of those Cargo Side Shelf Protectors but realized when I was screwing in the bolts that the top was no longer aligned with the bolt holes. After reading up I found out that they are NOT compatible with the hard-top as they don’t have a hole for the forward locating pin AND they seem to throw off the alignment of the top enough to not reinstall the bolts.

I’ve also been highly curious of a TopLift/RollNJack solution to minimize the work involved but the TL Pro won’t work with my setup as I have the Tuffy Enclosure installed which blocks the TL Pro from rolling into place. The TL Venture Pro appears to be an option as its design uses arms that will fit in the 13” gap between the top of the enclosure and the top of the window line. I’d prefer the RollNJack but can’t get a response from them on the length of the arms on their design.

Anyway…as promised here’s some pictures of my cart setup.

That's awesome. I do something very similar for my early Bronco hardtop when it comes off. Never thought to use it on the new one too.

 

[Bushwhacker]

Not a cart or a jack but I went went with the Garage Smart Top Lifter. It wasn't cheap, like $800 shipped but man, to me it's worth every penny. It's so well engineered I was very impressed. Instructions are very lacking but it's awesome. Can take it off and put on by myself. I can store front two rows with it but most importantly I can park under it and still utilize my whole garage and not worry about banging anything into it. I've even stored my tube doors with it when I have my regular doors on.

 

[HoosierDaddy]

LOL, here comes the hillbilly!!!
I already had this, so zero cost for me.

Pull behind yard cart for a garden tractor.
Works strictly as a top cart, but it gets it out of my garage when I want to leave the top off for days at a time and still let the Bronco sleep in the garage and keep the night critters at bay.

It has to go on with the glass towards the draw bar or it wants to "dump" itself off the back.

I might have paid $120 a few years back.

... and gratuitous topless shot!

 

[TxTrak]

Thanks for the info.

Looking to just store the 2 Door Bronco Hardtop vertically - I’m challenged for space in my garage.

I can hang the front 2 pieces of the Hardtop and 2 doors on my wall with the bags provided by Ford.

Surprised there is no vertical wheeled cart solution for the 2 door Bronco Hardtop.

I am looking for the same thing (storing vertically), but I was thinking to do it opposite where the rear glass hatch is pointed to the sky and store the front tops inside the rear top with the middle top just outside the rear top. I will probably just make something myself, but I have been a little on the fence due to Ford's limited info. They tell you to store it flat with the rear glass hatch open. Why would they specify this? Probably overthinking it, but I wonder if there is a good reason for specifying this specific storing config.

 

[CyberOrangeBadlands]

I am looking for the same thing (storing vertically), but I was thinking to do it opposite where the rear glass hatch is pointed to the sky and store the front tops inside the rear top with the middle top just outside the rear top. I will probably just make something myself, but I have been a little on the fence due to Ford's limited info. They tell you to store it flat with the rear glass hatch open. Why would they specify this? Probably overthinking it, but I wonder if there is a good reason for specifying this specific storing config.

I still haven’t found a solution to store the 2 door back half of the Hardtop vertically. Tons of options for Jeeps but have yet to see anything for the Bronco. Really surprising no one has made a wheeled storage cart.

For the time being - I have mine on a shelf high up in my garage. Not ideal but it’s working and out of the way for now. It’s not heavy (80lbs), just super awkward to lift and move around.

And this is the first time I’m hearing the rear glass needs to be stored in the open position.

 

[GreggL]

I made a cart for my JKU hardtop, which worked out great to store my top vertically during the summer. See the picture below for the dimensions. Has anyone modified this design for size changes of the Bronco's hardtop?

 

[Roofus]

I made a cart for my JKU hardtop, which worked out great to store my top vertically during the summer. See the picture below for the dimensions. Has anyone modified this design for size changes of the Bronco's hardtop?

Those specs have been floating around bronco world for a few years now, and I do recall someone somewhere saying they had already made one for their Jeep and modified it to work for the Bronco. But I’ve never seen anyone post specs or recommended adjustments for our roofs.

 

[Tazman66]

I made a cart for my JKU hardtop, which worked out great to store my top vertically during the summer. See the picture below for the dimensions. Has anyone modified this design for size changes of the Bronco's hardtop?

This is pretty much exactly what I'm looking for. Are you storing the top with the rear glass up or down? I think I would prefer the glass up and be able to store the front panels inside. I have a 2-door.

 

[GreggL]

The top is stored with the glass down with this cart. The 2 carpeted posts on one side of the cart prop the top at a slight angle. The top edge of the hardtop rests on the posts. It has worked out great for storing the hardtop from my 2016 JKU.

I am still waiting for the delivery of my Wildtrak--built on Sept 6, but will not ship until the UAW strike is over. From what I have found online, the Bronco's hardtop is about 5" shorter in height and slightly wider compared to my Jeep's hardtop. I should be able to move the 2 carpeted supports toward the back to compensate for the height difference, but I don't know if the placement and/or the height of the posts will work.

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