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What do you use to take your Jeep hard top off

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Tried to use my wife to remove the hard top but it appears now that a TLP is likely in my future :facepalm: as i have no more room on the ceiling.

I tried the Harken Hoist and had my wife help, but it didn’t work out. I didn’t want go through that every time. I have the Top lLift Pro now and it couldn’t be easier. Even easier if I pull forward into the garage
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TLP still makes it easier to actually take it off (I can easily do it myself) and I can then lift the top up so I can park under it, but that's definitely more cost effective!!
it's a relative bargain, yeah! looks really sturdy too. I get a little nervous with my hard top sitting there on the topliftpro, just doesn't feel sturdy to me.

BTW, I do think you could take it off yourself with this - just get in the back of the jeep and lift the hard top (with your back) up about an inch, then walk it off the jeep and onto the rack.
 

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it's a relative bargain, yeah! looks really sturdy too. I get a little nervous with my hard top sitting there on the topliftpro, just doesn't feel sturdy to me.

BTW, I do think you could take it off yourself with this - just get in the back of the jeep and lift the hard top (with your back) up about an inch, then walk it off the jeep and onto the rack.
+1 on the questionable sturdiness of the TLP :like:

I don't worry too much about it since I've had my top on it for about 6 weeks now and haven't touched it, but I know what you mean!
 

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it's a relative bargain, yeah! looks really sturdy too. I get a little nervous with my hard top sitting there on the topliftpro, just doesn't feel sturdy to me.

BTW, I do think you could take it off yourself with this - just get in the back of the jeep and lift the hard top (with your back) up about an inch, then walk it off the jeep and onto the rack.
My TLP isn’t that sturdy (maybe I built it wrong) I am a little nervous while it’s sitting there on top of my father JK. I guess as long as no one touches it will be fine.
 

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Racor lift and Topsy connectors. I time myself removing the hard top and from start to finish (unscrewing and disconnecting to driving off)- 8 minutes. And that’s the careful version.

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My TLP isn’t that sturdy (maybe I built it wrong) I am a little nervous while it’s sitting there on top of my father JK. I guess as long as no one touches it will be fine.
Huh? Unless you built the TLP incorrectly it’s very sturdy. I wouldn’t store the JLUR top on it without the support polls but it ain’t tipping over even if bumped. The only down side I see is it’s cost.

It’s flexibility, ease of use and ability to park under it sold me. Very good product.
 

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Huh? Unless you built the TLP incorrectly it’s very sturdy. I wouldn’t store the JLUR top on it without the support polls but it ain’t tipping over even if bumped. The only down side I see is it’s cost.

It’s flexibility, ease of use and ability to park under it sold me. Very good product.
I have the support polls I just feel when I touch it it’s wobbly. I definitely won’t roll it down the block.
 

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It does wobble but I don’t get the feeling at all like it’s going to tip over.
I don’t think it will tip. I try to tip it ( not the smart thing to do) and it was pretty solid but damn I got nervous when I rolled it to the back of my farther garage
 

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I’ve had my Top Lift Pro for only a couple of weeks but have already used it to remove/install the top 4 or 5 times. On my first use I didn’t roll the TLP all the way against the bumper before lifting and the top did seem a little unstable while rolling into garage. Since then I position the unit right up against the bumper and lift. Very stable. Couldn’t be happier. Extremely well designed and quality manufacturing. It may be pricier than other methods but for the easy one-man operation and stability it was worth it to me.
 

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I’ve had my Top Lift Pro for only a couple of weeks but have already used it to remove/install the top 4 or 5 times. On my first use I didn’t roll the TLP all the way against the bumper before lifting and the top did seem a little unstable while rolling into garage. Since then I position the unit right up against the bumper and lift. Very stable. Couldn’t be happier. Extremely well designed and quality manufacturing. It may be pricier than other methods but for the easy one-man operation and stability it was worth it to me.
Yes the design and idea is amazing one person to do the whole job is great. I have only use it once I pop the top off and drop in the soft top I have rolled maybe 5 feet.
 

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Went to pay a visit to my top today. It’s looking good

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Went to pay a visit to my top today. It’s looking good

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Ah....I see where your significant other hangs your scrotum, too. LOL...
Just joking, but WTH is that hanging below the hard top window? looks like you man bag....
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