TJ Hardtop - best way to store

May 01, 2007 6 Replies
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'99 TJ Sport with the factory hardtop, thinking about taking it off for the summer and running the factory soft-top folded up in the back (which to my knowledge has never been put up).



But, being a Wrangler newb I don't have a good idea on how to store the HT after it's removed. I don't have enough garage floor space but I do have plenty of space near a high (12') ceiling. Is there risk of damage or can I use a home-made rig with ropes?



Does somebody make a sling or a hoist rig for doing a good job of this without having to take out a 2nd mortgage.



peace ...



reboot



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Check the

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catalog. The slings for hard tops work pretty well. The kit has a piece of pipe the right length, a hook in the right spot to put the rope, and nylon slings with hooks to grab the sides of the top. The cheap-ass rope and block and tackle can be replaced with good stuff, if you don't like it.

Earle

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How about this:

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Spdloader

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Definitely looks better than the rope type.

Earle

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I've been thinking about using the pics and making one myself, but it may cost nearly as much to make in the garage. Spdloader

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both of your messages lead to a Lange cable set-up, downloaded a PDF installation sheet from spdloader's link. Looks straight forward but I might have a problem, my ceiling is 12' and the working range for these is 7' - 10'.

I also don't like the idea of the cable running on the hypotenuse like they have in these designs.

but thanks for pointing the direction, i'll keep looking.

reboot

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