Author Topic: Hoist-a-top (Read 1836 times)

m0th · « **on:** March 12, 2007, 09:45:00 PM »

Anyone have experience with storing their hardtops with a hoist-a-top? Any issues? I'm thinking about getting one, but I'm nervous about leaving all that weight hanging on one eyebolt over the hoods of my Jeeps. :shock:

Plus I have this really annoying beam with different ceiling heights either side, right in the way of the perfect location for it:

FiEND · « **Reply #1 on:** March 12, 2007, 10:14:32 PM »

I got one but cant really use it, no way or room in my garage. i doubt weight would be an issue. besides, once you hoist it up you could support the bar on each end which would keep it stable as well.

it's yours if you want to try it, i'll send it to the next cja meeting.

RckyMtnTJ · « **Reply #2 on:** March 12, 2007, 10:16:18 PM »

Go to Princess Auto and make yourself one. If you are worried about the weight hanging from an eyehole, I would highly recommend going into your rafters and putting a 2x4 across your beams and bolt it to that.

m0th · « **Reply #3 on:** March 12, 2007, 10:37:07 PM »

Quote from: "RckyMtnTJ"

Go to Princess Auto and make yourself one.

There's no way in hell I'd trust something I made to hang over my Jeeps. :lol:

I'd appreciate a trial Al, if it works I'll definately buy it off you if really don't need it. I'd hate to order one and then find that beam prevents an install.

RckyMtnTJ · « **Reply #4 on:** March 13, 2007, 01:39:54 AM »

Its not that hard of a build. I got a writeup on how to do this puppy. I should mention this is not mine... I used 2x4's for both front and back lifts. I also used a 40:1 hoist with a wormgear.

fony3 · « **Reply #5 on:** March 13, 2007, 02:58:47 PM »

This is the one i am thinking of doing! Easy...and i see RckyMtnTJ stole the first pic :lol:

http://www.stu-offroad.com/body/hardtopstor/hardtopstorage.htm

FiEND · « **Reply #6 on:** March 13, 2007, 05:37:00 PM »

Quote from: "m0th"

I'd appreciate a trial Al, if it works I'll definately buy it off you if really don't need it. I'd hate to order one and then find that beam prevents an install.

ok, I will send it express to the next meeting.

RckyMtnTJ · « **Reply #7 on:** March 13, 2007, 11:56:11 PM »

Quote from: "fony3"

This is the one i am thinking of doing! Easy...and i see RckyMtnTJ stole the first pic :lol:

http://www.stu-offroad.com/body/hardtopstor/hardtopstorage.htm

I stole all the pictures. I got the writeup from the internet. It works really slick!!

m0th · « **Reply #8 on:** March 22, 2007, 05:41:50 PM »

Got the stuff Al, thanks. I'll take a look at the weekend and see if I can get it to work in my garage. From the quick look I did last night I think I may be able to squeeze it in.