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Who makes a hardtop storage / lift / hoist?

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anyone pulled the trigger on the 'hard top lifter'?
With the help of my 15 year old son, we installed the SmarterHome Bronco Hard Top Lifter easily.

For me, I wanted a solution that would make it easier for me to take the top off by myself and also help with where to store the top. The hard top lifter is designed to store the hard top with the middle panel on top. It also has a net for storage of the front two panels if you want. I made a short, terrible quality video of myself using the lifter for the first time. I used a blanket at first to make sure the middle panel didn't rub against the hard top but have since been gifted the middle panel bag by my dealer.

I can now remove the top by myself and either back in or pull forwards with the hard top stored above the Bronco. I'm now just waiting for better weather so I can hopefully keep it off for longer.



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Ok.. looked fairly smooth. Would you recommend ... knowing you have very limited experience thus far?
 

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Ok.. looked fairly smooth. Would you recommend ... knowing you have very limited experience thus far?
I like mine. Install wasn't terribly difficult and I really like the fact that it's designed to store the middle part on top of the hard top. I also like how you can really dial in the speed with the controller on the app. I've seen some of the other electric hoist that seem to raise and lower faster than I'd probably like. Considering that the tops are almost impossible to replace at this point, I thought it seemed like a reasonable amount to spend. My plan is to get a better video up at some point but there are other videos out there as well.
 

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This may be an option, this system uses Ibeam approach but what's appealing is its uses for other lifting. in this description has a pic a dirt bike but says uses for Hard Tops. https://auxx-lift.com/pages/one-motor
I currently have a Elec Hoist installed up in the attic with cable coming though the ceiling to get max height for my Rubicon Top using the Lange Power Hoist Bar which is unique to jeep tops but I am going to see if I can modify it and get the balance fitted for my 2 Dr Bronco top, keep ya'll posted

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This may be an option, this system uses Ibeam approach but what's appealing is its uses for other lifting. in this description has a pic a dirt bike but says uses for Hard Tops. https://auxx-lift.com/pages/one-motor
I currently have a Elec Hoist installed up in the attic with cable coming though the ceiling to get max height for my Rubicon Top using the Lange Power Hoist Bar which is unique to jeep tops but I am going to see if I can modify it and get the balance fitted for my 2 Dr Bronco top, keep ya'll posted

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How did you make out?
 

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Sorry, life happened and I forgot last night. Making a note right now :)
I'd love to see a picture of this if you are able. I'm looking at options and like the idea of a traditional winch lift.
 

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I was gonna build one at home but then I thought to myself,"You have two 10 ton overheads and six 1 tons at the shop."

 

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I fashioned my own with an electric hoist from Harbor Freight. Still working out a couple of kinks, but works pretty well so far.
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How did you make out?
sorry was out of the picture for awhile but jeep bar i had works like crap. i made it work with straps and found the center of balance but not an ideal set up
 

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I fashioned my own with an electric hoist from Harbor Freight. Still working out a couple of kinks, but works pretty well so far.
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Old post I know but if you are still storing your top this way, are you having any issues?? right now i have mine kind of that way

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Old post I know but if you are still storing your top this way, are you having any issues?? right now i have mine kind of that way

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Well, I havenā€™t had it off in a while as we had a wet fall, long winter with a ton of snow, and we are just getting to decent top off weather. I think the longest Iā€™ve ever stored it hanging was about a week. Iā€™ve had no problems, but canā€™t say how it would be for longer term storage.
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