DIY Hardtop hoist ideas - brainstorming

[Fourthandlong5]

Can you show me a picture of what it looks like folded back

Trektop NX: Much flatter profile when closed or open than the factory soft top and many of the other aftermarket fully retractable tops. One handed opening of the sunrider from the driver seat, and no "awning" overhang over the cargo area like the factory soft top. I actually sold a factory twill soft top in favor of this option and i like this much better.

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[Jammer]

Trektop NX: Much flatter profile when closed or open than the factory soft top and many of the other aftermarket fully retractable tops. One handed opening of the sunrider from the driver seat, and no "awning" overhang over the cargo area like the factory soft top. I actually sold a factory twill soft top in favor of this option and i like this much better.

Looks good how long does it take to install and what does it round about $1000

 

[Fourthandlong5]

Looks good how long does it take to install and what does it round about $1000

The Black Diamond material is around $1000. Maybe 2+ hours to install the first time then subsequent seasons maybe just an hour.

 

[Jammer]

Cool

 

[Gimper]

I decided to build the 'Cheeper Jeeper' unit. I need to get the Top on and off by myself solo, did not want to hang anything from the ceiling. Building this was a WAY cheaper option compared to the Hard Top lifts for purchase.

 

[Htfan]

I decided to build the 'Cheeper Jeeper' unit. I need to get the Top on and off by myself solo, did not want to hang anything from the ceiling. Building this was a WAY cheaper option compared to the Hard Top lifts for purchase.

Very cool design! If you wanted, could also in corporate some locking wheels on the base if moving it around was needed in the future.

 

[Gimper]

Very cool design! If you wanted, could also in corporate some locking wheels on the base if moving it around was needed in the future.

Agreed, some Casters are on my upgrade to-do list.

 

[rcadden]

Finally had the time to get my system rigged up in the new house. Here's an overall picture - took @Bergerboy's design and tweaked it a little.

A few more pics and a full shopping list in my build thread.

 

[dadyer]

my setup.... put a hoist in the attic and used Topsy attachments / plans. super easy! then it's reenforced with fixed-length straps

 

[Fourthandlong5]

my setup.... put a hoist in the attic and used Topsy attachments / plans. super easy! then it's reenforced with fixed-length straps

nice job !

 

[Jammer]

I used to have mine hanging in my garage in my house but had to move to apt so i bought the top lift pro it was worth every penny

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