How Do you install a hard top by yourself?

[Roger]

With the cold mornings now it's just too cold to drive my Jeep to work with just the bikini top on it. Even though we'll still have quite a few warm afternoons.

So today, even though I didn't want to, I put the hard top back on my Jeep.

I decided not to bother anyone and just do it myself.

How did I do it by myself you ask?? Here's how:



Pretty cool eh?

[Double AA]

Good idea. Just remember to remove ALL the bolts before you start jacking the hoist up.

[OU812]

great idea Roger. Cost me a six pack to do mine.

[2blk2drs]

Good job roger! Ingenuity will prevail!

I think i still got you beat though (used a diesel engine)

[2blk2drs]

nice spreader bar BTW, what is it made of? Was it special just for this?

[alittleoff]

Nice

Thats how I do mine. Engine hoist, home made spreader bar and rope. Mine will go back on after PVD in November.


Steve

[Roger]

Good job roger! Ingenuity will prevail!

I think i still got you beat though (used a diesel engine)

Dang! I think you beat me!

A sixpack? That's all?? You got off cheap!

Alittle off - Great minds think alike!

Memo to self: Remove all bolts before lifting hard top from Jeep next Spring

Yes I custom built the spreader bar for the project: 36" scrap of 2x4 I had, eye bolt I had, two ratchet straps I had, & two towels from wife's stock (BTW it's easier to just take them and apologize to the wife later!)

[2blk2drs]

Memo to self: Remove all bolts before lifting hard top from Jeep next Spring

Cherry picker: A tool for testing the tensile strength of anything you forgot to disconnect. :beer:

The first time i pulled my engine on the jeep i disconnected the fuel line from the rail, but didnt see the little bracket that bolts to the intake manifold, that is one strong hose!

[Giffer]

i dont know how many times i broke my back over the roof of the YJ. thats why i sold her a bought a XJ. when i tear the roof off, it stays off. nothing like mud in your teeth and dust in your eyes.

[Jerry Bransford]

Hah, an engine hoist... very cool idea. I managed to get mine on by myself a few times but it was a PITA. Sliding it on from the rear was the only way I could get it back on without help or hoist.