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I was looking at a Top Lift Pro or and overhead lift, but neither of those really work in my garage due to space required (TopLift Pro) and the layout of the lighting overhead.

The summers here are pretty short and I looking to just store it for 3 months or so and swap tops in early fall.

With that said, I wanted to go with the smallest space possible and a 5'x10' unit would work if I can store it in the upright position resting on the back glass side--but not on the glass (using plenty of padding to prevent scratching).

Alternately, I could lay it on the long side.

Anyone think it will be a problem?

I can always move up to a 6'x8' and store it in the same position it rides on when mounted to the Jeep.
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I had a large piece of carpet remnant left over and built this same cart as Gregj did above a few years back. Placed huge casters on it, lots of staples and it works great. Probably more sturdy than a store bought one too.
 

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I built a stand for my TJ hard top with scrap plywood, casters and carpet for padding.
Nice to just roll it around in the shop out of the way.

jeep top stand.jpg
 

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I built a stand for my TJ hard top with scrap plywood, casters and carpet for padding.
Nice to just roll it around in the shop out of the way.

Jeep Wrangler JL Hardtop Stored On Back End? jeep top stand
Did the same for my JK hardtop. There was a similar diy thread about 10 years ago on the JK forum. 👍
 

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I have been storing both HT's on cart's like these for 6-7 years with no issues.

https://www.amazon.com/LONGSUN-Wrangler-1987-2021-52x27x14-LS-2020024/dp/B0992LNTBF/ref=sr_1_4_sspa?crid=ZR90I1KWY2AA&keywords=hard+top+cart+jeep&qid=1660577552&sprefix=hard+top+cart+jee,aps,92&sr=8-4-spons&ufe=app_do:amzn1.fos.f5122f16-c3e8-4386-bf32-63e904010ad0&psc=1

I run a ratchet strap around the cart and the top to keep the back window from popping up when I rotate them off the cart's for top swap day.
Thanks for this! I was about to start building one from wood, but this is perfect since I would have to buy some parts anyway and take the time to build it.
 

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Yeah, I built a HT cart for my TJ out of a pallet and when I posted it on the forums, people thought I had built a HT pit of a pallet....
 

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A 5x10 unit should be plenty! I currently store my hard top on a cart, back seat, and a set of 35’s I’m waiting to throw on sitting in my 5x10 unit and it fits great.

First picture I found only had the top on it, but you can see all the space.

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