Soft Top Hoist

[Kekov721]

I actually just ordered the roll bar protectors from stickerfab

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[Oneand0]

Can it be done? Yes. Honestly I dont think I will do it again without another person. The soft top is very tight to the roll bars coming off and its hard to manage solo. If i do this again Im definitely going to have to ppf the roll bars. My recommendation- grab a friend or someone who can at least help guide it off.

You did it!! Now for me without a garage, hmmmmm. Guess I could build some kind of structure I could back into? Doubt it.

 

[Essmith94]

Thanks… damn forum, damn Amazon same day delivery…

my wife walked out into the garage and I was lifting my 10yr old daughter off the ground… I think l may be sleeping on the couch… or in the Bronco!

 

[Kekov721]

Quick tip: Throw some cut pool noodles on the sides when you are dropping it back down. Way less stress!

 

[Essmith94]

So here was my first attempt. I did have to relocate the winch because I didn’t factor in the sag of the straps. Figuring out the CG took some trial and error but I think I got it. Wrapping the roll bars in towels is key to prevent scratches on the way up.

 

[Oneand0]

So here was my first attempt. I did have to relocate the winch because I didn’t factor in the sag of the straps. Figuring out the CG took some trial and error but I think I got it. Wrapping the roll bars in towels is key to prevent scratches on the way up.

Seeing this is one point of lift, I’ve decided to copy and modify a version of a wood support system that I have found on YouTube, where Jeep owners have used to back up under and hoist their hard top off with straps. I plan on mounting this hoist under the top support beam (simulating where the hoist is mounted on your ceiling) and trying the same thing. I have a long driveway with no garage and nobody at home that can help me lift off my soft top. My neighbors are elderly and cannot help me either. So this seems to be my only option and determined to make it work. I just have to wait for the foot of snow to melt and for warmer temperatures before I attempt to build this.

 

[Jelly81Raider]

Stopping by to say - I just took my soft top all the way off for the first time. Solo (haha). Utilized the standard back-squat on a step stool technique. Do not recommend. Will be buying one of these Amazon lifts and contacting a chiropractor. Thanks for the tips and links!

edit: wanted to also note - my 4’9 (unable to assist) wife said immediately following “wow, hope you’re leaving that off all summer.” We’re in Ohio where it’s 75 today and will be snowing by EOW

 

[cricex]

For the factory soft top, I'm failing to see the benefit of taking it off completely vs just rolling it all the way back.

 

[Jelly81Raider]

For the factory soft top, I'm failing to see the benefit of taking it off completely vs just rolling it all the way back.

My first inclination was to say “same”

Quieter ride, no doubt. The construction of the top lends itself to minor squeaks/rattles. One other small benefit is better visibility out of the rear view mirror which is normally blocked by the folded down top. Different / “cleaner” look, I guess? IMO, once I put mine back on, it probably won’t come back off again without a hoist.

 

[Jelly81Raider]

My first inclination was to say “same”

Quieter ride, no doubt. The construction of the top lends itself to minor squeaks/rattles. One other small benefit is better visibility out of the rear view mirror which is normally blocked by the folded down top. Different / “cleaner” look, I guess? IMO, once I put mine back on, it probably won’t come back off again without a hoist.

More hauling room as well - like if you needed to toss a washer/refrigerator back there, you could without the top on.

 

[cricex]

My first inclination was to say “same”

Quieter ride, no doubt. The construction of the top lends itself to minor squeaks/rattles. One other small benefit is better visibility out of the rear view mirror which is normally blocked by the folded down top. Different / “cleaner” look, I guess? IMO, once I put mine back on, it probably won’t come back off again without a hoist.

all good points!

 

[Oneand0]

Stopping by to say - I just took my soft top all the way off for the first time. Solo (haha). Utilized the standard back-squat on a step stool technique. Do not recommend. Will be buying one of these Amazon lifts and contacting a chiropractor. Thanks for the tips and links!

edit: wanted to also note - my 4’9 (unable to assist) wife said immediately following “wow, hope you’re leaving that off all summer.” We’re in Ohio where it’s 75 today and will be snowing by EOW

Damn!!!! Your wife could have at least videoed it for Instagram and YouTube. You would have been a hit. Once your Chiropractor fixes you up, do it again and post

I did buy that hoist and probably going to build my outside platform for the hoist this coming weekend. I’ll make a video.

Top of is so much cleaner! Better view. I will probably get those metal doors too!

 

[Jelly81Raider]

Damn!!!! Your wife could have at least videoed it for Instagram and YouTube. You would have been a hit. Once your Chiropractor fixes you up, do it again and post

I did buy that hoist and probably going to build my outside platform for the hoist this coming weekend. I’ll make a video.

Top of is so much cleaner! Better view. I will probably get those metal doors too!

Haha yeah buddy! Excited to see your exterior solution. And I have the @JcrOffroad tube doors on order as well!

 

[Essmith94]

For the factory soft top, I'm failing to see the benefit of taking it off completely vs just rolling it all the way back.

Truthfully… it’s just looks, especially with the doors off!

 

[Oneand0]

I built it and lifted the top off. I didn’t like how it lifted, so I put it back down and put the top back on. I’m going to play with it more. It’s about the strap placement, that will make it better. Barely had time for one lift before it got dark. Going to try again tomorrow.

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