Hardtop Removal System??? DIY--NEED PICS

[blankenship76]

I have seen a few pictures on here over the last few months(but can't find them now) where people have set-up of ropes, pulleys, and a winch to remove there hardtops.

I was wondering if anyone had a link or a picture of their set-up, I want to mount soemthing on my garage ceiling, so I can put on/remove the top by myself

 

[Steve83]

Try searching on FullSizeBronco.com; it's a popular subject there, and there are several writeups with pics.

But it boils down to some kind of winch, possibly with some pulleys, going to a spreader (rigid frame about the size of the top) with hooks hanging down to catch near the corners.

I just got a Weekly Special e-mail from Harbor Freight advertising an 880 lb 110V winch for $100 (item 44006) BEFORE July 4.

Of course, it's backordered... %) If you want to print the coupon, here it is:

 

[7elk]

I tried to send pics before and couldn't but I have mine set up in the garage with pulleys from Lowe's. One at each corner with hooks, works like a charm.

 

[Stock68]

I made custom forks that bolt to my tractor bucket. Go in through the liftgate. Works great.

 

[hammer]

Can't post pics cause I don't live in the house I had this set up in anymore. But basically I anchored a piece of 2x6 across three studs in my garage ceiling with a pulley attached into it with a nut and washer on the top side. then another pulley where the wall and ceiling meet, down to a hand winch mounted on the wall. I then took two straps down to the local shoe maker and had him cut and resew them to the lengths i needed in order to lift the top level. Grabbed it around the top rear of the door and just in front of the rear posts.

 

[Louie]

Here's the basic "1 person, 2x4 & eye bolt, ratchet strap system". I just park the Bronco underneath & ya just cinch it up 6" at a time on the corners until it's close to the ceiling. It's been working well for me for years

 

[Scoop]

Here's a pic of my system.

 

[Louie]

Here's a pic of my system.

Yeah, but after he rips off your hardtop & throws it in the driveway, he raids your fridge & drinks all your beer!

 

[65 mustang]

Mine is the same as Louie's except my straps are red. Scott

 

[blankenship76]

Does anyone have a picture of the Lange system in action for Broncos???

 

[sprdv1]

Used these on mine at the old house..

 

[KyleQ]

I grab a buddy and the two of us just lift it off and set it aside. It isn't heavy -

 

[rsharpnm]

Here's my system. I've had it for 17 years next month, and it gets better the longer I've had it. The maintenance is a bit costly, though.... ;D

 

[sprdv1]

Here's my system. I've had it for 17 years next month, and it gets better the longer I've had it. The maintenance is a bit costly, though.... ;D

LOL, don't it though.. ;D

 

[matt w]

Here's the basic "1 person, 2x4 & eye bolt, ratchet strap system". I just park the Bronco underneath & ya just cinch it up 6" at a time on the corners until it's close to the ceiling. It's been working well for me for years

..That my friend is a great idea!...& again I love this site for this kind of advice!;D Good Job!

 

[rmoore]

Here is mine

Pretty basic setup, eyebolts, some cable and an ATV winch from Target for about $75. Have less than $100 in it, works great! I hook the ATV winch to my battery and up it goes. Chain secures it for long-term storage and takes weight off the winch.

Hope this helps!

Ron

 

[Evian]

I am a little old fashion. I used these badboys to help me lift it up. Harnessing them is a little tricky.