Jul 06, 2023
Just wanted to share my setup for a hardtop lifter / garage hoist. I have a Black Diamond 2-door and store the front panels separately, although I could probably put them on top of the main part and lift it all together. I can get the top off/on in under 30 minutes and (most importantly) I can do it by myself!
I created a Google Doc with some pictures and a full parts list along with links to all of the parts (all easily found at Harbor Freight, Home Depot and/or Lowe's). The doc can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EpXWp2S4B3YajOSO3-LsjXhtgHW67ZpQEv092YvI83w/edit?usp=sharing
The most important part of the lifter is a gambrel/pulley system from Harbor Freight. It's designed to lift deer or other game, but is more than adequate to lift the top. All in, I was right around $135 for all of the hardware, lumber, etc. (I did double up the straps for safety sake).
If anyone wants/need more detailed pics or instructions to build your own, just let me know!
I created a Google Doc with some pictures and a full parts list along with links to all of the parts (all easily found at Harbor Freight, Home Depot and/or Lowe's). The doc can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EpXWp2S4B3YajOSO3-LsjXhtgHW67ZpQEv092YvI83w/edit?usp=sharing
The most important part of the lifter is a gambrel/pulley system from Harbor Freight. It's designed to lift deer or other game, but is more than adequate to lift the top. All in, I was right around $135 for all of the hardware, lumber, etc. (I did double up the straps for safety sake).
If anyone wants/need more detailed pics or instructions to build your own, just let me know!
AngusMac13, Roughstock11
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