Jun 06, 2023
Hey all, it's Dan from BroncoBikini.com (100-MPH, Waterproof, Canvas Bimini's with video proof!)
It's getting hot out there, y'all take your tops off the easy way!
Want to raise your hard top, and slide it out of the way?
And want to do it without breaking the bank and in only 2 minutes?
Pricing Update: March 14, 2024. I just clicked the links and added pricing it's $124.
Then add the lag screws you need ~ $10. And if you dont have a metal step bit to drill the trolley hold a bit bigger that's another $10. So still under $150, pre tax.
Here is how....
Feel free to reach out to me on BroncoBikini.com if you have any questions or want pointers.
-Dan
That "red bucket thing" is a chain bag. I stole his sand castle bucket from the beach :).
I use it as a chain catch, so the lifting chain never touches my bronco top :)
I drilled a hole using a step bit into my trolley so i can make sure my hoist is as high as possible.
(Also note the "stop bolt" I have at the end of the track, so my top doesnt go flying off the track !!)
I'm also using the red bucket as a "chain catch" so it doesnt droop on the top of my hard top.
The bottom of the top is about 46" from the ceiling.
(measuring from ceiling drywall to bottom of hanging top)
It's getting hot out there, y'all take your tops off the easy way!
Want to raise your hard top, and slide it out of the way?
And want to do it without breaking the bank and in only 2 minutes?
Pricing Update: March 14, 2024. I just clicked the links and added pricing it's $124.
Then add the lag screws you need ~ $10. And if you dont have a metal step bit to drill the trolley hold a bit bigger that's another $10. So still under $150, pre tax.
Here is how....
- [$36] 10' Unistrut - this is your track
- Link: Unistrut from Lowes
- Even if you dont have room for a 10' track, get the 3' track. That way you dont have to perfectly back up, it will give you 3-feet of wiggle room
- Take your trolley with you to lowes and run it in the track with some downward force. I noticed that one i grabbed the trolley got hung up on the track as it had some flaws. So pick a straight smooth one.
- Link: Unistrut from Lowes
- [$13] Strut Trolley - This trolley is mandatory, it has smaller wheels, if you plan on using lag bolts into studs through the Unistrut, you MUST get this trolley with the smaller wheels to bypass the bolt-heads. They claim it has 250-lb load rating.
- [$59] Chain hoist - i like this 1/4 inch one as it has a non-greased chain and is clean and simple
- [$15] 2" Tree Swing straps - (8-foot -- but I tied knot in mine so they are about 7' now)
- (optional) Also get yourself a little bucket or bag, this will serve as your chain catch bucket/bag, so the excess chain doesnt droop down and rest on your hardtop.
- Then some wood lag bolts and washers, make sure to lag screw into your studs
- My ceiling joists are 16" on center, so I have (7) total 3/16" x 1-3/4 lag screws into my studs/joists holding this up very strong!
- END STOP
- Drill through the each end of your strut and put a bolt through it with a locking nut.
- This will keep your trolley (and possibly top) from flying off the end and shattering :)
Feel free to reach out to me on BroncoBikini.com if you have any questions or want pointers.
-Dan
That "red bucket thing" is a chain bag. I stole his sand castle bucket from the beach :).
I use it as a chain catch, so the lifting chain never touches my bronco top :)
I drilled a hole using a step bit into my trolley so i can make sure my hoist is as high as possible.
(Also note the "stop bolt" I have at the end of the track, so my top doesnt go flying off the track !!)
I'm also using the red bucket as a "chain catch" so it doesnt droop on the top of my hard top.
The bottom of the top is about 46" from the ceiling.
(measuring from ceiling drywall to bottom of hanging top)
Chief Ron, Pygmy Warrior