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Old 04-01-2013, 04:05 AM
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I'm looking for a hard top removal system to take it off and store up at the ceiling. I have a 14 foot ceiling and was looking at a couple of options. Does anyone know of a good one to get?
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Originally Posted by danh63
I'm looking for a hard top removal system to take it off and store up at the ceiling. I have a 14 foot ceiling and was looking at a couple of options. Does anyone know of a good one to get?
I just bought a hand-crank setup from www..hoistlifts.com for $211.71 delivered to Charleston, SC. I have not installed it yet, but the hardware looks stout and the directions seem straight forward. I will probably beef-up my attic framing members because I have open-web engineered trusses with only a 2"x4" bottom-chord.

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You can try my DIY solution...works great !!!
[h=3]Hardtop hoist/storage write-up[/h]
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That's a great idea!
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I purchased a Racor lift that is rated to handle up to 250 lbs. You can use a drill and the provided attachment to easily lift and lower the HardTop. I added pool noodles and straps that allows me to attach the HardTop to it....











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