Hard Top Lift / Storage

gtabert

I like this lift, but I have no idea how to take the hardtop off my 2 door? I see the larger bolts along the back of the cap, thinking you remove those. I did a search and nothing came up, can someone point me in the right direction.

Thanks

This video really helped me. It also helped me realize I need my wife or son to come help me with the final step of removal :)

magicrobots

This video really helped me. It also helped me realize I need my wife or son to come help me with the final step of removal :)

Thank You

gtabert

Thank You

I haven’t take the back section off yet, but have removed the front two a few times. Couple of things to be mindful of is the edges can be very sharp so handle carefully, and getting them in the bag is definitely a skill that takes practice.

dover157

I haven’t take the back section off yet, but have removed the front two a few times. Couple of things to be mindful of is the edges can be very sharp so handle carefully, and getting them in the bag is definitely a skill that takes practice.

Word - one thing I did learn about removing the doors is you can put the bags mostly onto the doors before taking them off. This saved me a ton of time and awkwardness! They are totally designed directionally so this works.

dover157

I haven’t take the back section off yet, but have removed the front two a few times. Couple of things to be mindful of is the edges can be very sharp so handle carefully, and getting them in the bag is definitely a skill that takes practice.

I found this video super helpful for how to put the tops in the bag. There's a few things that make a HUGE difference to make it work correctly.


I had my T-Tops off for most of the summer last year, but haven't taken the whole top off yet.

Top Lift has other lifts for the wrangler that have storage on the carts for the doors, i'm wondering if the frameless window part of the bronco doors is making it harder to design because you can't hang them or have a high tie down point like on the wrangler doors?

**** UPDATE ****
I did pre-order the 2-door lift from Top Lift.
I'll try to keep you guys updated once it comes in.
I'm intrigued by their claim of being "portable" so I'm wondering if it comes apart easily. Would be nice for going to events.

gtabert

I like this lift, but I have no idea how to take the hardtop off my 2 door? I see the larger bolts along the back of the cap, thinking you remove those. I did a search and nothing came up, can someone point me in the right direction.

Thanks

I can only assume you are missing those front two bolts that mount the front edge of the top to the frame. It's really pretty easy - leave the smaller bolts - they're alignment pins. Remove the large bronco bolts at the back and the 2 at the front and it should just lift up. Lift a couple of inches to clear the alignment pins and then you can remove backwards. If the tailgate is open, it should clear the spare tire.

The TopLift and Bunker 4X4 units look almost identical but the TopLift unit is almost twice as much. I wonder why? I was looking at the Lange Originals lift and mounting the winch in the attic so it can pull it up against the ceiling as I only have an 8' ceiling. I like the lift/racks but I don't have a lot of floor space.

I went this direction

JOND

I went this direction

Be sure and check your crimp connections where teh cable eyelet loops back to the cable. I just installed this same model in my shop for my platform elevator, the cable started to frey, I contacted VEVOR and they gave me a $20 refund, I bought cable clamps to repair, but before I did, the cable actually slipped out of the crimp and the platform fell 2 feet. Not that I admit to this, but I also understand a person was on it when it fell the 2 feet (😳 ) and "said person" was happy it wasnt the 10 foot. I further understand "said person" has ordered a fall arrest system for the platform elevator in case "said person" wanted to ride it again.

I built my own hoist system with some help from my brother. HF 880lb hoist (10' ceiling) Made a cage out of unistrut with 2 pick points (full/empty) for balance. 8" straps with flat hooks from customtiedowns.com and had hooks opened up to 60* or so. Then added a fall arrest system by using threaded rod and creating a floating shelf from the ceiling with 1x2 aluminum rectangular tube (rounded corners) with pipe wrap foam on both sides. (so you can make remove 1 rod and rest on vehicle to allow room for lifting or lowering top) Used plastidip to spray the cage black. Also extended the remote cable on the hoist.

Really happy with it overall.

Lots of build pics in the link:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/Eerm1DfNpW1yvwyw7