Jeep Hard Top Removal
2011 ж. 7 Там.
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My boyfriend rigged this up for me last summer. 4 Ratchet straps, (700lbs each strap) secured from my ceiling joist by galvanized metal T-type "T & L Strap Ties". The top part of the T was attached to the joist above the drywall and then a thin slit cut in through the ceiling for the bottom of T part to slide neatly through which holds the hook of the strap. All for an extremely low price of $35.00 canadian. Once I shut off the camera I neatly wrapped up the hanging cords and zap strapped them up.
The clanking sound you hear when I drove in is the aerial hitting the top. I have since raised the roof a tad higher to compensate.
That's got to be the cutest how-to video I have ever seen. You running around with your little stool is terrific!
Ive been looking online for some type of hoist for about 2 months. Seeing the price range is about $129-$300. I watched your video this morning, went to lowes and spent $17 on a 4 pack of straps & 4 eyelet screws, came home and installed it in about 15 mins. Top is off!! Thanks for the idea!!
Simple yet effective. I have been reviewing various lifts all morning when I came across your video. Seems like the easiest and cheapest way to go. Thanks for sharing!
very simple and it works. I did something similar, but used an old wide tow strap (cut into two pieces). I looped them under the top on each side from door to rear and attached them all at a central point above the top. I connected a cable through a pulley attached at the ceiling. The cable runs to one "come a long" ratchet (that I attached to a floor plate-stud). The only benefit over your system is that only one ratchet is involved, and it lifts all the way to the ceiling.
My 6 year old daughter saw me watching your video and she said "wooooow, she is sooooo pretty" I went to walmart and grabbed a portable 2000lb winch for around $60. I added some cable pulley's and came across a guy who didn't want his hoist anymore because it came as a manual. I lucked out. So far, I only got about $90 in the entire set up. It's more than your strap idea, which is great, but I had to go for electric. I will have to post a video of mine here soon so other people can get an idea
Great video! Simple and easy. It's always a pain rounding up a few people to take the top off. Thanks
Great video. Thanks for posting!
Love the setup! Nice, simple and in-expensive. Smart Girl!
Thank you Roberto
I just wanted to thank you :) I used your idea and it works so good. No more struggling with the top when im alone.
Awesome! Glad to hear that you have more time for other things now.
thanks, I am borrowing from you and others and doing the same Hard Top Hoist. Thank you for the information and demonstration.
This is really an ingenious idea. I'm definitely going to consider rigging something like this in my garage as I'm looking to get a Jeep with a hard top in a few years.
just a helpful idea. IN MY JEEP (some don't have them), under the hard top there is black metal loop. I use this same system but I hook the straps to those metal loops. The loops are right above where the passenger door is, kinda where a seatbelt would go.
I use these if I drown my dirtbike. Lift front wheel and drain water from pipe. Great idea. And cute video. I'm a foot person so liked watching you climb the stool..! Very nice jeep...
Nice rig, really like the simplicity of it all. Just ordered one of these and was concerned about storing the hard top but this looks like an excellent solution! Thanks for the idea :P
Great idea! Just took of top of my 2011 Rubicon and needed the neighbor to help me. Figured there had to be a better way - too bad I didn't look here first! Going to install eyes and ratchets net weekend.
I also use the tiedown strap system for hanging my 06 Unl Rubicon from the ceiling. I live in Vegas and run the soft top fall, winter and spring (weather is pretty mild then). Due to summer heat the hard top goes back on. I've had the top hanging for up to 8 months without any issues. One thing I do different, I have a 2x4 board that runs under the front of the top, left to right, which the top sits on. Eye bolts are used to hook the tiedowns into. Stops the sides of the top from flexing.
Excellent demo , thank you !
Great job Anne!
Great idea, it's my next project. simple but effective. Thanks for sharing.
that was AWESOME!!!!!!!! Cant wait to do this!! Thanks for Sharing!!
Very cool! Just got a '12 Rubicon....I will build this! Thanks for posting!
That is the neatest idea! That was sweet of your boyfriend to do that for you. Wish I had one who made one for me. I also wish I had a Jeep. LOL!
Looks great; nice and simple!!
Very nice invention!!! I hope u enjoyed your day and plenty more with the top off!!!
Thanks so much. The idea to hang it in the first place was mine. I was originally looking at hoists and then found out they were too expensive, Then was thinking of some type of pulley system and together we came up with this version.
Great job for getting the hardtop off by yourself. Use a small step ladder for safer ratcheting. I think they sell small rubber mats with parking blocks that can be glued to the floor to help people park in their garage without crashing into the wall. Those same mats could help you place your Jeep in the exact spot you need in order to put the hardtop back on. Find a better ratcheting system or hoist that makes softer lowering/landing of the hardtop.
@MarineAgainstTerror How do I like the jeep or hardtop? I love the jeep (wish it was easier on gas though) and the hardtop I love because it is the 3 way top. I can take the 2 panels out and make it like an open t-roof. Great for when it may rain in a few hours and you dont want to have to take off the whole thing
How did it do that? As you can see by my video, the way that I lifted mine, it is impossible to flip. If little ole 5'3" me can do it. Not sure how a top can flip over using this process nor how it can jump out of your garage and onto the driveway stones.
This is awesome! Thanks so much for sharing.
Very creative, nice job!
I am about to get my Jeep 🚙 and this is an awesome idea!!!! Thanks for posting this
You are so very welcome. Enjoy your jeep.
absolutely perfect. AND it doesnt spin out of control like the hoists do!
Great idea, thank you for the video
@MrBeechwood911 Are you referring to the ceiling points or the roof top?
Great to see, I have just been looking at a Hoist, as I live in Australia, the price starts at $475 for a manual to $600 for a elect one. I am now heading to the hardware store to buy some good ratchet straps & give this a try. I'll tell you how I go.
Nice Jeep !
pretty awesome idea lady, Simple and very effective two thumbs up !!!!!!!
So I attempted your way but on my JL there’s no where safe to grab the S hooks?? So decided to actually only use two ratchets in the front but run them through the Jeep to the back. Then attach rear hooks to ceiling & ratchet up.
I was wondering the same for my JL
Great solution !! thanks for sharing
How do you get it down? I've seen these videos before but no one shows how to get it down. Ratchets don't ratchet down.
Its not hard..as long as you have the good type of ratchet straps its easy to just use one hand and release the one side at a time
@@spaz0303 Ratchet straps DONT "ratchet down" !!!!!!
Truth - that was my exact thought and why I watched this video hoping they would show that. I’d like to get the roof a bit higher like maybe about 10”-12” so its not right in the way in the middle of my garage!
The top is NOT heavy...just cumbersome because it is big...but letting one side down at a time is not difficult.
I can't tell where you hooked it in the back? I don't see where to on mine? Hmmmm?
Great Job!
thank you so much for this video,.,.,. I have been thinking and thinking of the easiest way to do this by myself ,.,.,. super smart ,.,. god bless,.,.,. your friend from Baja
Where do you attach the hooks by the rear window? Thanks!
This is so cool, I want one!!
@MarineAgainstTerror I love the older jeeps as well. My jeep came with both tops but I only have used the hard one.
awesome idea. Good job.
This is my 2nd season of using this method, no warping issues at all. I do not constantly leave it hanging for months at a time. The roof goes back on when raining out. To lower the roof I place the fronts first and them with a rolled up towel to protect the edge of vehicle I slowyl lower the back. It comes down fast at times and that is why the rolled towel is there. So that it does not damage the roof or edge of jeep. You really have to be alert and ready on the downing of the back.
Very good design on your own, I too will use that. I like creative mods... thanks for sharing..
@conrman Do you have a video of your process?
Great idea thanks for posting. Going to Home Depot tomorrow to get the eye bolts and straps. Your attitude totally matches your vehicle.
thank you Stephen. Good luck with your set up
How did you hook the hard top to the end of the strap?
Awesome 👏 job 😄🙌🏼
LOL...you are all suppose to be focusing on my jeep..not me. Wish I had edited shorter. Tis a bit long in time.
Not sure how you lowered the top. I was about to do the same as you, but the ratchet straps will not reverse. Had to take the pressure off and undo manually. Seems that would be a pain.
Nice work, btw your jeep looks like a brand new one, very well maintained.
Great job on the video SG, I'll be using your design to base mine off of once I get my JKU.
Where are you connecting the hooks on each corner? Is there a safe slot to fasten them too without scratching the surface?
So, the two front hooks connect good? They look like they would just slide off. I'll have to check my top. I'm also planning on doing the same setup. Thanks.
Thank you for sharing this.... the T-type "T & L Strap Ties" are a much better design than the other solutions/designs (lag bolts, 2x4s, etc.) I have seen elsewhere on KZhead. BTW: Nice Jeep --- almost as nice as mine (just kidding LOL). Thank you again and best wishes.
Once again I can not thank you enough for taking the time to make your video.
sweet! What kind of hooks are at the end of the straps?!
Where did you attach rear hooks? Just in the gap created by the open window? Thanks.
WHERE DO YOU HOOK UP RATCHET STRAPS AT THE REAR OF HARD TOP
What are the measurements between the eyebolts?
How easy is it to lower back on?
Good Set-up. I would go get a small folding step stool.
Bravo!!Good job!
Thank you for your video. I've ordered my Jeep wrangler unlimited and it's going to have a hard top. I'm so excited i could burst. It's gonna be 6 weeks till it comes in. In the meantime for the last several months i've been watching every thing i can on Hard Top Removal. (for inexpensive) and your video is awesome. I know it's 2016 but my only question is "where" are you hooking the front strap hook? Is there an indention or hole to hook it into for a safer hold? Thank you so much. Can't wait to be Topless too!!! :)
Did you say there was a jeep in there somewhere?
Hello...I really like your system...especially the cost :) Anyway, I wanted to see if you could tell me the width that you used as well as the distance from front to back of the eye hooks? This could save me a lot of time measuring! Thank you in advance for your time and possibly help.....thanks. Tom
👌😎👍that is awesome! That's exactly what I want to do in my garage! And for me it should be a lot easier because mine is two doors! Great job 👏 👍 👌
Did he have to find the wooden beams to attach the hooks to the ceiling?
Cool... it lifts real well but have you ever released a racthet strap ??????
Great idea
thank you for the video. i just made one today for my tj wrangler. best idea ever! i am not sure how to get it down. haha, can you make a video on how to get it down with the ratchets> thanks. and i am problably gonna keep it there untill winter time. do you think it should be okay hanging from the studs?
Nice, thanks for sharing, stilettogrrrl. Sorry the sons are a might caught up with their lives, but nice to have a man as handy as you do to do your set up. I had a '90 Wrangler, soft top--looking at used Wrangler Sports for my next ride, the 4.0L with that inline 6. Been thinking I would prefer a hard top this time--I know they are built better as far as ride goes now, and did enjoy going topless in so brief a time, but those plastic windows--and the noise. Garage makes all the difference now
how hard is it to put back on by yourself
what year is this jeep?
Would be good if I could get a closer look at where you are hooking the straps too.
Cute! That worked well! Still a lot of work through... Putting it back on I guess would be a bit more tricky to back up perfectly...
What year is your Jeep? It looks like the Canyon Red color on my 2010 Wrangler but much brighter and nicer.
I,m sorry, I was asking about where you hook on the the roof of the Jeep, I have a 2009 4 door.
I built one just like this for my 2 DR. For 30 bucks in parts, you can't beat it.
please show where the hooks go in
That's great; looks tiring to do one corner at a time; I think it's a bit shaky when releasing them tie-downs to lower the roof back in place... I al suggest the use of pulley, rope/cable and 2x4 or steel rods to lift/lower the roof evenly and under controlled. What you have is a nice way to go; much better than having 3-4 people to do the work and risk of dropping the roof.
Still loving the topless freedom?
How much is the weight of that top?
What year is that jeep?
Nice Jeep!!! Any issues with the lift setup after a few years of use?
Awesome idea! Thank you!!!!! :)
i love the color
Nice vid! You should make another video to accompany this one with you putting the top back on!
I liked the Jeep, work, and I really liked you.
@donnalynnk38 It is the 08 Sahara Unlimited. River Rock Red, I believe is what it is called. Enjoy your new ride, they are so much fun.
@BobzartG Each corner wants to drop quickly so be careful to open the strap hardware slowly, keeping it ready to close. I place a rolled up towel where the hit point will be so I do not damage anything. Works great for me. good luck.
Thank you for the post. I have 3 small girls and no good way to get the top off til now:))
I borrowed your idea. Works great!
Excellent answer to an annoying problem! Any concerns with warping the top at the front lip? Maybe two more straps mid-way after its raised a bit would distribute the weight more evenly.
Very creative