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I just saw that extremeterrain.com website, the harken hoister is being advertised as working with the JL as well as the JK...can anyone confirm if it actually works?
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I just saw that extremeterrain.com website, the harken hoister is being advertised as working with the JL as well as the JK...can anyone confirm if it actually works?
Be careful, their site seems to claim a lot of JL compatibility on items that are NOT compatible.
 

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Be careful, their site seems to claim a lot of JL compatibility on items that are NOT compatible.
You are 100% correct!
 

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I just bought one of these yesterday. The reviews from people that I know with them are fantastic. Yes they are expensive, so you have to weigh that against out simple this is.
This may be the route for me..is expensive...but seems to be hassle free and makes storage look easy
 

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Lange lifts are coming out for the JL April 10 according to an email I got today.
 

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I also purchased a Toplift pro recently, currently sitting in the box in my garage waiting for a nice day. Of course, as soon as it comes in the NE weather gets cold again. I will definitely weigh in after my first use.

As an aside question - Do most people stick with the original bolts to secure the top? I've seen a few different versions of bolts that instead have a hand-twist top for easier removal.
 

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Do most people stick with the original bolts to secure the top? I've seen a few different versions of bolts that instead have a hand-twist top for easier removal.


I am using D-rings with the torx bolts.... as they are great for attaching cargo netting to.


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Racor Lift from Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/Racor-PHL-1R-HeavyLift-4-Foot-Cable-Lifted/dp/B0009I8AO6

It looks like the price went up since I bought mine, but it works great for both the hard and soft tops. Freedom panels sit on top of the hard top. Soft side and rear windows lay flat on a piece of cardboard sitting on the soft top. It's just the Racor lift, some straps, some foam zip tied to it, and a few pieces of cardboard to prevent rubbing.

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