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Get plenty of help and follow @PDM 's guidance. As long as no stress is put on the top, but that's the big worry, right?

The 2-door top (back) is bigger than the 4-door. I've seen people rig up a furniture dolly with a larger platform to accommodate moving...

Two people, one on either side holding it by these points and you will not have a problem. when you put it back down you can slide your...

Let me ask another question. Can these two plates serve as resting points safely when setting it down vertically? I REALLY don’t want...

Long term solutions I have covered. Right now I’m terrified of just getting it out of this sun room safely and trying only to figure...

This is super helpful. Thank you. On that photo, can the top rest for a bit or be moved safely on that “front lip” (IE can the weight...

Can you elaborate a little on what you mean by securing the side flaps(legs)? This might help me…

We don't get any crime scene photos or videos, so I'm not sure how this turned into a fiasco. I would guess securing the...

I am doing a hoist because this is scary stuff trying to maneuver through these doors. My dad and I really struggled with it so we...

You and your dad both know how it went in there, and the result was good. While your memories are fresh, talk at length about how it...

That’s the problem. I already have forgotten how it got through which is why I’m seeking alternatives and maybe a dolly or that cart...

When I take off my rampage in the fall and attempt to get the hard top on (2-door) back on - I didn’t take notice of the orientation of...

Would it be possible to try to Transport the top to the garage on something like this work? Meaning can the top be resting like this?

I’ve got myself a bit of a dilemma that I’ll never do again and could use advice. I’m sort of freaking out. Without going into too...

Wonder if I can locate the part number of that script..

Thanks Brian. Love the sound.

Plastic is very thin and strips out easily with low torque. You could use speed clips, but it takes some dremeling to get them in...

This is normal. “As built” you have to use the hex codes and manually key in values. The just plain regular named ones are the “easy...

These got changed out I think mid-2023 to the single piece clip as part of a anti-rattle TSB

I managed to get it back together without casualties. Took me 4 hours but nothing broke. Had one blue clip that got bent but I had...

Well, after watching tons of videos on YouTube and reading tons of posts, I thought this was going to be pretty straightforward. Remove...

Well shoot….on the 2-door I have to remove the seat it looks like to remove this panel.

Surprised no one has replied to this. It looks like a great option! Anyone tried it?

I have 2 door and would lift without the front panels. Only the back shell…

I’m interested in this one. Looks like it uses flat hooks which I like. Anyone used it? Thoughts...

I use the Harken on an 8' ceiling. Looks like this:

Where did you get the flat hooks?

Can someone post a link or pictures of these flat clamps/grips they got to grip the top of the hard top? Looks like they slide into the...

That’s a possibility

I really love the frame made of struts. I want to make one like that for my hoist. Is there any way you can post the dimensions and more...

Looks great!!

I have low ceilings like yourself and went with a simple setup 4 ratchet straps at each corner and screw eye into the ceiling at these...

That's a 10' ceiling and a surface mounted harbor freight 800lb hoist. Using the stock pulley/snatch hook. The cradle I made from...

Do you know if the smarter home hoist comes with those flat clips you mention?

That’s what I’m thinking I’ll try. Use the smarter home one - back in - raise a few inches - pull forward - be careful not to bump top...

Another option is mount on the wall and use a pulley on the ceiling. If you mount on the wall, remember that studs are not built for...

I saw this smarter home option and thought it looked pretty cool. Do you have any photos? You can show of the top up against your...

I have the SmarterHome setup. Not cheap > but can bring the rig up tight against the ceiling. I back in for placement, but just depends...

On the hoist that was mentioned earlier, do the clips to attach to the top clip into the existing “gaps” in the hard top?

I only have 8 foot ceilings

That's exactly what I do. Well, sort of ... Ican lift ALMOST clear of the roll bars. The roll bars taper, so the more you lift, the...

Thank you. I’d prefer an electric option if possible but that looks nice. I just know the top will NOT raise above the car. Is it...

I have a bronco 2-door hardtop, and I’m in desperate need of some way to store the hardtop. Right now, it is looking like a hoist is...

I think you should be fine with those. Look really similar to what i bought.

Yes and no. I bought these 3 clip types. Do I need to order others?

24 wildtrak. Lux. No issues with anything after installing. This one is plug and play without removal of any panels. Installs in drivers...

One of those is the 4-door and 1 is the 2 door. There are no differences other than the riv vs well nuts. I used well nuts. Bought...

Going to attempt this this week and think I have all the pieces and replacement clips needed but have one question: Do any of the clips...

Did you break any clips in the process?

Also can you please tell us how the panel. Is put back on? I’ve not seen this in any video or thread. Only the hassle of taking off.