Roof + pioneer backbone system weight

[NewTXJL]

Anyone know an estimated weight for the 4dr hardtop and pioneer backbone system combined? Ordered a Harken Hoist and hoping I can use it to take off the roof and rack as one unit. Anyone done something like this?? Any suggestions or recommendations??

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[RockinMarine]

Anyone know an estimated weight for the 4dr hardtop and pioneer backbone system combined? Ordered a Harken Hoist and hoping I can use it to take off the roof and rack as one unit. Anyone done something like this?? Any suggestions or recommendations??

The 4dr hardtop is around 100lbs. The backbone system with rack is about 75

 

[NewTXJL]

The 4dr hardtop is around 100lbs. The backbone system with rack is about 75

Thank you. I got the Harken Hoist installed and will be trying to take the roof off today. I will be over the weight limit for the hoist (145 lbs), but am going to try anyways..i'm hoping they underrate these hoists ..lol

 

[KCC_703]

Post the result. I'm interested in doing the same...

 

[NewTXJL]

Post the result. I'm interested in doing the same...

and it’s done. I plan to add some additional eye bolts + ratchet straps for some additional support since it’s so heavy.

 

[Cuyose]

I was wondering why this wasn't more prevalent. Does anyone make a purpose designed roof rail/hook setup specifically for hoists? I would think that would be a no brainer. It would be trivial for one person to attach 4 straps to the top hooks and hoist the top.

The only reason I can think of is that the roof may not be strong enough and will stress in the middle as it tries to fold itself. But a simple cross rail and hook system would solve this.

The fact everyone puts straps and other support boards etc under the windows makes me think there is more to this?

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