Jeep JKU Hard Top Hoist - I need one

[Guest]

Morning all! Does anyone have a JKU Hard Top Hoist they really like and would suggest? Looking for something to mount in my garage for easy access. Power or Manual Hoist, I don't care. Also, if you have one, did you install it yourself or have someone do it? If so, who? Thanks a lot!

If one of my fellow forum Jeepers is confident on the install can happily compensate them.

[Weasel]

Didn't see any suggestions here...so did you get a hoist yet?

Either way, I'm new to the forum and Jeep world and looking for any advice here as well. :)

[rjh]

There are plenty of D-I-Y plans on the n'net. Google is your friend there. I had one for my LJ hard top that I installed. It came with a come-a-long to lift it, which I replaced with a 110v winch from Harbor Freight. I bolted the winch to the ceiling and left the controller hanging down and resting on the hard top. It made raising and lowering it a breeze....

[Weasel]

Good to hear, thanks. Figured having a powered winch/lift was worth the few extra bucks.

[Umbra Vipera]

I've seen several threads across the 'Net that reference the Racor Ceiling Rack (can be seen at Amazon http://amzn.com/B0009I8AO6). It's fairly inexpensive and appears to be a good solution.

Below is a link to one of many threads about it that has photos. (I hope links to other forums are ok.)

http://www.wranglerforum.com/f274/ra...st-692586.html

[Weasel]

Thanks Heath.

Seems pretty similar to what I've seen on some of the Jeep sites, like this hoist. http://www.quadratec.com/products/12020_1110_07.htm

I do want to make sure whatever is securing to the hard top isn't going to leave any marks obviously, and I like how this has a bracket to hold the front 2 pieces also.

Doesn't seem like a power winch is really necessary after looking a little closer. Or worst case should be able to add one later.

[Shawnee Jeep]

I did the Racor rack. Dual use for top storage and general storage. Couple of ratchet straps and you are good.