Concealed Jeep hardtop lift with electric hoist

[@jasonmorrowsounddesign.3374]

Saw this about 5 years ago. By far the best lift I found. Nice and clean look. Thanks for putting a parts list on here. Starting mine once the rest of the parts show up.

[@mikeguitarification]

You win, hands down the coolest hoist I have seen on KZbin so far...

[@markbrown9838]

This has got to be one of, if not the best hardtop lifts ever!. Great job!

[@ajphillipsjeeps]

Probably the cleanest top storage lift i have ever seen. Great job designing and building and write up.

[@freddyflynn1848]

Of everything I have seen, you win. This is it. None better. You fucking win.

[@jefflop]

greg. I just bought my Jeep built a hoist very similar to yours. The one thing I did differently was made my vertical pullys perpendicular to the garage door. This was easier bc it allowed for less angled support builds. I simply used the horizontal pullys to angle enough so they allowed enough room to the hoist. Very nice job. Well done.

[@mohamedmagdi7515]

I don't even have a jeep,lol. But this's by far the cleanest and nicest way to lift the top compre to the other videos I've seen.

[@bobhall6404]

Been looking for ideas to lift my Wrangler hardtop. This is, by far, the best hoist solution I've seen! Hats off to Alan (panofish) for the original design, and to Greg Wessels for improving upon it. LOVE the PVC additions! This is my next project!!! Nice work, guys!

[@normjones]

This is the coolest thing ever. This is my summer DIY project for 2019.

[@chrisbevill4126]

It's April 2020 and that is still the best hardtop hoist I have seen!

[@iamking5103]

You don't have to be rich, you only have to have a crawl space above your garage. I did a very similar lift, except I don't have a crawl space. I purchased a house from Amazon/ harbor freight for $90 wood pulls for $15 (Lowes) and became a man for two hours. And it works greay. Just shows you don't have to empty every pocket. Will be making a video soon of another way without a crawl space. However Sir you did a good job. Love it.

[@vicdhillon7723]

Joel, I'd love to see your video since I don't have crawl space or attic above my garage. This design is awesome!

[@iamking5103]

@@vicdhillon7723 Watch "Jeep Hoist top removal lift" on KZbin kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaHOkppvet2ah7s

[@iamking5103]

Watch "Jeep Hoist top removal lift" on KZbin kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaHOkppvet2ah7s

[@LoneWolf-dn1kl]

You sir, are a real man of genius.

[@bobbyshah5743]

1. Great design, engineering, production and execution. 2. Overkill but love it....

[@davidl7672]

awesome job! thats all I needed to see. you definitely win. um bobby, there is no such thing as overkill! :) why use a 500 lb lift when you can use a 50,000 lb lift?

[@tplgolf]

Very cool, best lift I’ve seen. Going to look into doing this

[@yankee_911_guy]

Awesome attention to detail. You're the kind of person I buy used stuff from. No half assing on this project.

[@PaterNoster09]

By far the coolest hoist lift I’ve seen. Gonna do something similar one day.

[@davesusek3330]

Thank you for posting this and taking the time to do the photos on the web site. This is exactly what I was looking for low profile and even concealed. I am already sharing this video.

[@gregwessels4866]

Awesome! thanks for checking it out.

[@tyroncaldwell8923]

Where’s the web site?

[@davesusek3330]

@@tyroncaldwell8923Sorry I could not find the web site again> I did do my own design based off of Greg's design here. I will try to gather up photos and put something together to help.

[@jetfixrguy]

After all the vids I’ve watched, you sir just broke the internet! Best version hands down!

[@chrisgann99]

I pledge my allegiance your grace!!!! Well done sir

[@Vickiniii]

Can i hire you to make one for my garage? Really appreciate your time to write instructions for us but it’s too far from my DIY range 😅... Best hoist system i have seen so far.

[@Soulfanguh369]

Great job!!! Incredible post. I also visited your website and found the renderings relative to this project. You were quite generous! I plan on including this idea in my garage build to remove my hardtop...😊👍Thanks for sharing👍

[@slaaad]

I’d like to see up in the attic; specifically how you got 4 chains to the one hoist. Needing ideas/help with mine for my ice fishing hut.

[@gregwessels4866]

Pictures of the attic and details at www.gregwessels.com/2015/06/01

[@crashecobra]

That is the nicest setup I have seen, bravo!

[@rons5887]

I just bought a home and a Jeep JL (2dr) to go with it. I wasn't aware the previous owner had built your lift into the garage ceiling until he demonstrated it at the final inspection. Nice surprise. But he had a JLU (4dr). It looks like the top of the JLU is a little shorter where you sling the straps through on each side. I wonder if anyone has tried this with a 2Dr top? Or any idea if the slightly longer roof-line will be a problem? Note: I realize the full length of the top on the 4dr extends over the back seats but it looks like the distance between the rear hatch and the "pillar" & the side window is longer on the 2dr top.

[@mikeduffy7057]

That is awesome!!! Love the plans. Thank you for taking time to share.

[@kevingeorgen7363]

Best design I've ever seen. You could probably lift the whole Jeep.

[@mohamthegreatone]

Fastest most effective one I've seen, you're the man...

[@amycarlson2027]

Where do we find the specs to make this? Absolutely love this!

[@gregwessels4866]

There is a link in the description with more info, I guess that is the only specs I have www.gregwessels.com/2015/06/01/jeep-lift.html

[@amycarlson2027]

@@gregwessels4866 Thank You!

[@jaysuttle1269]

Never seen anything this clean !!

[@happyhaven03]

Can you post how you have the chains connected to the cable system to get the lift to operate

[@TManInTexas]

As slick as it gets...very impressive!!

[@tyroncaldwell8923]

Love this any way I can see how it’s set up in attic? Do the 4 points just connect to one single hoist hook?

[@gregwessels4866]

There is a link in the description to my website - with materials and pics. www.gregwessels.com/2015/06/01/jeep-lift.html

[@toddmcelroy5600]

Well that is just slicker than snot on a door knob! Great job

[@The_ClayDayz]

I love it. Very clean and professional look.

[@Haro75410]

Great design! The best I have seen yet. Do you have a video of the set up beyond the Sheetrock?

[@gregwessels4866]

+Hamilton Rodriguez I do not have video of the install in the attic. Just the pictures on the website.

[@km7079]

where are the loft pictures? that's what i'd like to see.

[@gregwessels4866]

There is a link above in the description. www.gregwessels.com/2015/06/01/jeep-lift.html

[@hlbatesjr]

That is 99.9% the best roof hoist ever. To make it 100% I would've mounted a switch on the wall so you wouldn't have the remote hanging there. But nonetheless. Great job.

[@vansayshi]

Dude that is badass! I love it!!!!

[@sangerstud06]

How did this hold up through the years? And how did the top hold up? Any warping?

[@Jetskijunk]

Yip that's awesome. I reckon if you left the top connected it would pick the jeep up so you could change the tires 😉 super clean install, I love it

[@ronquin5272]

That was gnarly. Great job man ! 😎👍

[@Thailerr]

Awesome work man this is great!

[@stevejones1432]

very cool and great plan. we are going to do it this weekend!!!

[@jessicastuart8959]

Steve Jones did you do this? Looking for a little heads up on issues you may have run into in the attic? Any info would be fabulous. Thanks! [e-mail]

[@jamesmartinez1513]

super sweet setup!!

[@estrellajacobsen3139]

Cool idea. To simplify, would this same idea work with one center lift instead of 4?

[@gregwessels4866]

Thanks, Yes - I think you could certainly make this work with 1 center point. I avoided the single point lift because of these reasons: You will not be able to get the jeep top as close to the ceiling (if you have a high ceiling this might not matter). Also, you will have to figure out a harness for the top to keep it balanced. I would definitely recommend secondary safety straps (in any scenario) - with a center point you will have all the weight on a single hook and also a single point of failure.

[@estrellajacobsen3139]

Thanks so much, getting to work on this today!

[@nickeuler9686]

The link for the pictures and details isn't working. REALLY want to do the same but the details would help sooo much!! Any help would be appreciated. GREAT JOB!!!!

[@gregwessels4866]

Nick, thanks for pointing that out. Should be corrected/working now. Sorry about that.

[@robertlawler8975]

That is just fantastic! Awesome job!

[@reginaldwalton]

Next time you're in Texas, swing by. :)

[@rcmike09]

Have you had any issues with the top breaking or anything like that from being lifted like this?

[@gregwessels4866]

No, I generally have the top lifted for 4-5 months out of the year with no issues.

[@alfredolopez714]

How much did you spend in this project??

[@kevinrmccoy7693]

Getting ready to do a little something with some pine trees in my backyard. I will let you know how it goes K From East Texas

[@gloucesterdavid]

Nice, clean installation.

[@scottkeeton3393]

Victory is yours!

[@Tdaddy4T]

What does it look like in the attic

[@gregwessels4866]

There is a link in the description with pictures in the attic www.gregwessels.com/2015/06/01/jeep-lift.html

[@TheChrismsanchez1]

Excellent job!

[@panofish]

Hey Greg, great job... clean execution. Thanks for crediting my original design on panofish.

[@Cruz474]

That was cool, awesome!

[@fadiskaf1736]

Awesome system

[@billtebbe5304]

Absolutely great job! This is by far the best system I have seen out there, as this set up does not allow for the top to move around that much compared to others I have seen posted. Currently working on my setup right now. 2 questions, how were you able to get all cable lift points the same length, and did you have to add additional wiring for the controller? Bought what looks like the same hoist from Harbor Freight, but the controller length is only 6'. Have my hoist mounted about 2'-3' above ceiling, which will leave me with about 3'-4' from a 12' ceiling. Cables and security eyelets are the only thing left. Taking a day off work today to get that done. Thanks in advance for your posting/video and help the same hoist from Harbor Freight, but the controller length is only 6'. Have my hoist mounted about 2'-3' above ceiling, which will leave me with about 3'-4' from a 12' ceiling. Cables and security eyelets are the only thing left. Taking a day off work today to get that done. Thanks in advance for your posting/video and help.

[@gregwessels4866]

Thanks Bill! For the wire lengths, I 'rough' installed them by cutting each wire longer than I needed (couple feet). I ran the hoist to its max position (the stopper should trip the motor). I put a thimble on one end of the wire, hooked it to hoist, ran through the pulleys and marked the exact length with black tape - then cut with a couple feet of slack. I marked the spot where when the wire was saddled, the cut end wrapped back could not extend past. I repeated for all four, then ran the hoist to drop the wires down into the garage. I put a thimble on one and then measured from the ceiling for the rest, ensuring the saddled end didn't extend past the tape. Pull the wire taught, when you measure...either by hand or with a weight. Fortunately, with my hoist the supplied cable length with the controller was sufficient... but another reader said he found replacement wire at Lowes and ran the controller into a cabinet so even that is concealed...pretty cool.

[@dmcreynolds72]

Where can I find the yellow straps?

[@gregwessels4866]

I think 5 foot lengths work the best...these should work great. www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00AITN3IE/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1494882289&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=5+strenflex&dpPl=1&dpID=412DAihbdoL&ref=plSrch

[@dmcreynolds72]

Thanks!

[@JAWSnAZ]

Great job. I looked at all the retail Jeep top lifts and didn't like any of them. I bought a hoist and was looking online for ideas and found your project. Excellent work. I like your straps that use to run through the top. What straps are they?. Looks like they have eyelets on both ends.

[@gregwessels4866]

+JAWSnAZ Thanks for checking it out. If you click on the link to the website there is a list of materials I used...the straps are Stren-Flex, 2-ply 1inch wide, 5 feet long. I had to look around quite a bit for the 5 footers - I originally had 4 foot (too short), and 6 foot (too long). Here are the equivalent straps on Amazon: www.amazon.com/EET2-901-5-Twisted-Vertical-Capacity-Length/dp/B00AIUVBHS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1447963512&sr=8-1&keywords=stren-flex+5+foot

[@JAWSnAZ]

+Greg Wessels Thanks. I have been searching for them. I found the 4' & 6' straps but not the 5'. I appreciate your help.

[@ramonzapata1384]

Hi Greg! What's the site address I can look for the plans of your design. It is awesome!! I have been looking for something like this for months!

[@gregwessels4866]

+Ramon Zapata Here's the link: www.gregwessels.com/2015/06/01/jeep-lift.html Thanks!

[@jayheffelfinger93]

Greg Wessels

[@duane3719]

Wonderful Can a guy get the plans? Thanks

[@Joshua79C]

Look at description for link

[@RocketBoxSEO]

Awesome job! Badass and effective. Thanks. Haha just saw bearded Archer profile pic...nice dude!

[@jamesoquin2417]

I know this is over a year old but it seems that the instruction page was taken down. Anyway I can get them?

[@gregwessels4866]

The website www.gregwessels.com/2015/06/01/jeep-lift.html should still be up?

[@d2mini]

The pics seem to be missing on that website.

[@gregwessels4866]

Try this link to the shared folder drive.google.com/open?id=0B-gNLYtLbOx9flR1dE9iZ211dWlEa0RnVm5FOFdhaTAwcjNyV3B4cGkyRDNxaGxBWGJSdlU

[@gregwessels4866]

Also, the pictures on the website should be fixed now (hopefully). Let me know if you still have an issue accessing them

[@d2mini]

Awesome, thanks!

[@mikeymike3194]

Wow, thats awesome!

[@Network-Mike]

Very slick!

[@scottfast03]

Sick!!!! Love this.

[@joehall9719]

GENIOUS!!!!

[@gordonxcase]

Totally awesome

[@biggiesmalls3083]

WINNER

[@503pv]

Awesome

[@ramonzapata1384]

Thank you!!!

[@lifeofajeeper5235]

What?! I want this!!!!

[@tgdtown]

NICE!!!

[@kevinrmccoy7693]

That's Bad Ass Man!!!!!!

[@The4slacks]

You spent all that time, running cables through ceiling but didn't spend 5 minutes wiring the controller in a better location?

[@jasonmorrowsounddesign.3374]

There is always that one guy that can’t just say nice work. Don’t be that guy.

[@mjc2010tube]

Too cool.

[@dennisxavier9513]

Genius 👍😃

[@TheLishmac]

cooooool!

[@OMPrograms]

genius!!!!

[@phinmac]

slick

[@wiley0714]

thats bad ass :)

[@yasminmitchell6363]

Yo, That's Magic! #macgyverdontgotnothingonyou

[@knuckles55790gmail]

Hahaha ! Wow ! And the winner is !!!

[@rockchalky26]

Ok dude, that's fucking cheating. lol awesome