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  1. Back to the drawing board - can’t use ceiling for top hoist system?

    Not really. From link below, provides a good explanation: Truss capacity is listed by pounds per square foot based on the following load rating criteria: Top chord live load (snow and other temporary loads), top chord dead load (roofing materials, weight of the truss itself & other permanent...
  2. Back to the drawing board - can’t use ceiling for top hoist system?

    Doesn't seem like a nonsense question, actually, seeing as how several folks have commented that it could have potential to be an issue, and suggested ways to try and mitigate the risk, but maybe... LOL I spoke with a few structural engineers, just curious on the topic - not necessarily for...
  3. Back to the drawing board - can’t use ceiling for top hoist system?

    Thanks everyone. I felt comfortable enough to tell him I’m going to give it a shot. šŸ˜… I’ll follow up with the final product. But in advance, if this turns into a disaster, can someone point me to the Bronco Singles group? I got 2x6 to use for all ceiling attachments and 4ā€ TimberLOKs - so I...
  4. Back to the drawing board - can’t use ceiling for top hoist system?

    Thanks so much, everyone! I thought I had a good game plan and then was quite discouraged. This is one of a few articles BF pointed to, FYI: Link So, this is helpful to hear everyone’s actual experience. I should have mentioned I have a 2 door, but yeah, it’s really not that much weight. And...
  5. Back to the drawing board - can’t use ceiling for top hoist system?

    Well, I’m pretty bummed and stumped at what I should do. I bought the ā€œHoist a Topā€ roof removal system to install in my new house’s garage, but my boyfriend says that he doesn’t think the ceiling will support any additional weight because there are only roof trusses and not proper support for...
  6. 2024 Bronco and Raptor Order Guide Released!

    Was going to post with the same call out - I have a '23 Outer Banks 2-Door - weird move to eliminate it from this trim specifically, isn't it? Wonder the rationale for that.


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