Hardtop hoist?
 

Anyone made their own hardtop hoist? If so share how you did it. Seems like it wouldn't be too difficult.

I used a kayak hoist which I got from Amazon.

Great idea! I'll check into that. Thanks

Test fit 😀
 

Got my kayak hoist and i think it's going to work just fine. Need to get another strap or longer straps but alls good. Thanks for the idea NewArt !http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02...1506183409.jpg
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How much does the top weigh?

You will need to support the back of the top. there is very little weight at the front.

About 65 lbs. I'm going to buy a couple more, probably longer straps. This was just a test.

My hardtop lift ( factory ? ) has a padded bar with hooks on the end . The bar goes through the window openings from side to side and a lift strap hooks to each end of the bar . Then there are two straps that hook to the back of the top under the window. More weight in the back section so it needs to be supported . Basically a boat winch and you just crank the handle and the top raises or lowers . Works great I can load/unload the top by myself .

Hoisted it off, drove out from under it, came back, put it back. Creepy as hell �� Going to get a better rope before I do it again. The rope that came with it is already fraying. Need to get some padding too.http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02...1506285789.jpg