That last one you're referring to is called a Lange Hoist-a-cart. They look great, but are about $600 now. They were on the top of my list before I saw this brilliant DIY scaffold option. I have a short garage with a peaked roof, and mounting any kind of hoist to the ceiling is tricky and clunky. The Lange hoist cart is taller than I'd like, so this scaffold is perfect!
Yeah but with the scaffold you still need to lift the top yourself.
Yep, and I'm fine with that for $200. I only need to lift it slightly and slide it back, you don't have to lift and carry the full weight of the top.
Yeah I did this before. If you always have a second person it is really easy. But alone, not so much. Youll need blankets or towels to not damage it, and youll need to be careful with the pins.
That's what I'm saying, the scaffold is perfect for me. I'm aware of that potential for damage - I've had wranglers for 20 years, taken the top off the JK and before that the TJ many times without any help from a hoist or a table/scaffold. The Lange hoist and the TopLift aren't the best option for my garage. Wish they were, and they're clearly well-made. But they're not ideal for me.
Just saw this after going back through the whole thread. I'm also interested in stable door storage to pair with the scaffolding. I don't see weight being an issue - the scaffolding itself is rated to 1000 lbs or something.Did the standard hangers mounted to the scaffolding but may end up just going back to traditional wall hanging the doors as it makes this storage option less stable and movable.
Anyone else have other suggestions for storing doors with scaffolding?
PSA/FYI - If you get the newer MetalTech SafeClimb model from Home Depot, it has non-slip, squared side rungs (with the little nubs on top to boot). Very cool/much safer than just round rungs.Kudos to the OP and everyone. that contributed. I recently sold my house and moved into an apartment with underground parking, but storing the hard top and other stuff was a chore last summer. I got the scaffold, added two shelves (around $75 for the pair at Home Depot), a couple of plant hooks for the doors, and I have a great storage area that I cover with a drop cloth to keep busybodies out. The parking garage is secure so I am not too worried about theft, but I keep the toolbox locked and tethered to the scaffold. No more running up and down the stairs to the apartment to get tools and other things I use regularly with the jeep, all in my "garage" along with beach items.
