How To Build A Jeep JK Hard Top Storage Cart

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In this video I show you how to build a very easy and inexpensive Jeep hard top storage cart.
Parts needed
2-59" 2x4's
2-30" 2x4's
1-59" 1x3
6-6" 2x4's
22-3" wood screws
2-1 1/2" wood screws
16-1/2" wood screws
4-2" casters
carpet/padding(optional)
spray adhesive(if carpeting)

[@RockyXTV]

Thank you to everyone that has watched this video. If you used this video to make your own cart, please feel free to email me a few pics of it at [e-mail] I would love to put together a video showing off all of your hard top carts!

[@robmii3747]

Rocky X TV This worked FANTASTIC...thanks for the upload sir!

[@ehand1015]

Just finished this for my CJ7 Hardtop. Dimensions worked out perfect. Great video, thank you.

[@robbarker6881]

Hi, summer has finally arrived in Seattle and I just followed your instructions and now have the best Jeep Wrangler Hardtop cart and the satisfaction that I built it myself. Thanks for the video and the easy way that you explain everything.

[@RockyXTV]

I'm glad the video could help, thank you for watching!

[@robmii3747]

Built this according to your specs last year for my wife’s Jeep. Worked fantastic to say the least. Well narrated, parts list and perfect video! Building another one this week for my Jeep...thanks for doing this sir!

[@RockyXTV]

Glad the video could help! Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@TrailRecon]

It looks great and much better than those carts in the catalogs. Nice how-to video man!

[@RockyXTV]

+TrailRecon Thanks man!

[@davidobszanski740]

Just finished building mine tonight for a 2013 JK. I have not put the top on it yet but it is really solid. The best thing overall is that it cost me about 1/3 the price of the one I was going to buy. Thanks for the video, specs, and parts list. Much appreciated!!!!

[@RockyXTV]

Glad to help, thank you for watching and enjoy your new cart!

[@bryanmeyers2868]

Thanks for posting this how to. Made mine a few weeks ago. The weather finally cooperated and the hard top is off and sitting comfortably in a very sturdy but budget friendly storage cart.

[@steveleonard4520]

just made this cart over the weekend. Looks great an sturdy. costs much less than a pre-made one. thanks for all the info. measurements were spot on.

[@RockyXTV]

Awesome! I'm really glad to hear that someone actually built something from one of my videos. Don't forget to subscribe to keep up on all my new videos, only if you want to that is. Thanks for watching and I hope you enjoy your new cart!

[@RockyXTV]

Hello,Thanks again for watching and using my hard top cart video! I was just wondering if you could send me a few pics of it. A few other people have built this cart as well and I'm thinking of putting together an update video showing everyones work. Thanks again![e-mail] X,

[@ffemt58]

Thank you for this!! I used this to build mine and it’s perfect!

[@RockyXTV]

Glad I could help!

[@rebeccarollins8327]

Thanks so much for posting this, I just made this in about 2 hours saving myself around 175$ the only difference I made was instead of carpet I used egg crate mattress (12$ at dollar general) to provide extra protection for the glass parts... Not bad for a girl !!!

[@RockyXTV]

Awesome! I never thought of the mattress pad thing, great idea! Don't forget to subscribe to keep up on all the new videos, only if you want to that is. Thanks for watching!

[@stevereisman6872]

Wish the top sitting on the cart would have been included....

[@missykoch2770]

Just saved your video so I can build this for my JKU as soon as the weather breaks again here in Western PA. Thanks for the great video!!!

[@RockyXTV]

Thank you for watching! I love when someone can use one of my videos to make or fix something. Best of luck with you cart!

[@hollywood191]

Thanks Rocky I finished mines today...I can't wait to take my top off. Your video was awesome and very helpful...I found this to be extremely easy. Thanks again.

[@RockyXTV]

Thank You for watching! I'm glad my video could help.

[@ericratliff353]

Followed your guide.. works like a charm! Took a bit to carpet but other than that it was a breeze!

[@RockyXTV]

Glad this worked out for you! Did you build this for a Wrangler JK or the new JL? I ask because people are asking me if this will work for the top on the new JL Wrangler. Thanks for watching!

[@flyla5117]

Built this today. Works great with my JKU. Thank you so much for this!

[@RockyXTV]

Glad it could help. Thank you for watching!

[@chaosncheckt9356]

GREAT DIY video. Going to Lowes to get my supplies today. I'm doing it for a Jeep TJ but all the plans I find on the Internet seem to be for JK's but seems pretty simple and straight forward.

[@RockyXTV]

It is really easy, the video actually makes it seem more complicated, I think it's the carpeting. Thanks for watching and let me know how your cart come out!

[@chaosncheckt9356]

Well, spent $25 at Lowes and had them cut everything for me. Got home and an hour later it's done. I picked up roll of cheap carpet while at Lowes and padded several portions of the cart - not the entire thing as you did. I have a ceiling hoist I'll use tomorrow to remove the top and store it on the cart. Sure beats spending several $100 buying one online. Question for you and it's a bit off topic, have you ever mounted ammo cans in the wheel wells as storage compartments? I just got my hands on two 40mm boxes and want to mount them this weekend.

[@RockyXTV]

That is awesome that you built the cart! As for the ammo cans, I have seen it on a few rigs but have never done it myself.

[@Teo91590]

Did the same dimensions provided on this video work for the TJ hard top or were your cuts different?

[@chaosncheckt9356]

I used the same dimensions and it worked perfectly.

[@michaelmitschsr.9412]

This is a great video! I need to make one for a TJ Wrangler and am not sure of the size differences but plan to try to follow your instructions. Thank you very much!

[@lorenstephenson2881]

Did it work for the TJ?

[@ascohen91]

Awesome video, great instructions, I did the whole thing for about $100 and it looks great. Thank you for the help.

[@RockyXTV]

Thanks for watching, and the comment! I love it when someone actually gets some good use of my videos! Make sure to subscribe so you can keep up on all the new videos I have coming out soon, only if you want to that is. Thanks again!

[@crechio]

Hey great video! Used your specifications and built mine today. Works great! I even leaned the two front roof sections inside the back section and it all nestles together on the cart nicely! Thank you!

[@RockyXTV]

Thank you for watching! I really enjoy knowing that people built something using my video. Make sure to subscribe to keep up on all the new videos, only if you want to that is. Thanks again!

[@crechio]

Rocky X TV subscribed!

[@elizabethetienne1595]

Agreed. Wish we could see how the top is removed and placed on the cart to show how it fits and works

[@jtommo71]

The video is great, used it and the plans to make the cart. Thank you for step by step instruction. i'm not super handy but can follow instructions. Great stuff,

[@RockyXTV]

I'm really glad my video could help you out! Thank you for watching, and if you haven't already make sure to subscribe to keep up on all the new videos! Thanks again.

[@bigjoeblanton]

Thanks for this very detailed video. It was very helpful in helping me to build my own. Just today in fact.

[@RockyXTV]

I'm glad the video could help. Thanks for watching!

[@pev4life]

Built this with your help and it came out great! THANKS!

[@RockyXTV]

Glad my video could help! Thank you for watching, and don't forget to subscribe to keep up on all the new videos! Thanks again!

[@hollywood191]

that was awesome...I really loved your video...thanks for posting and being very specific on the wood size. I'm super confident that I can do this so I can finally ride with my top off.

[@RockyXTV]

Thanks for watching! I'm sure you can build your own cart. Don't forget to subscribe to keep up on all the new videos! Thanks again!

[@jessegreenberg8042]

Great video! Thanks for the help.

[@robmckee3081]

this is great - suggest using a couple of tie down straps to hold the whole thing together

[@NomadicGearhead]

Dang looks good! Very professional looking result.

[@RockyXTV]

Thank you!

[@skiitt1988]

Great job. Looks awesome!

[@Bobbyboucher9814]

Thanks for a great video. The parts list made the shopping easy and it went together without any issues. I do have one problem though. How do you use this thing? We're new to the Jeep life and have no idea how to place the top on it. LOL. PLEASE HELP! 🙂

[@RockyXTV]

Not a problem, here is a video of us taking the top off and putting it on the cart. kzbin.info/www/bejne/anmup2ifndSef7s I hope this helps you out, don't forget to subscribe to keep up on all the new videos! Only if you want to that is, thanks for watching and commenting.

[@RockyXTV]

Also be very careful when lowering the top onto the cart because the back glass WILL try to fly open on you. Once you have it on the cart there is no issue with this because of the 1x3" strip towards the front of the cart. If you need any other help feel free to go into the about tab on my channel page to get my address and email me. Best of luck and welcome to the Jeep life!!!

[@Bobbyboucher9814]

Rocky X TV. Perfect, thanks. It all makes sense when you see it and I'm already subscribed. Here's to Just Emptying Every Pocket. Haha.

[@Julie-uo8wg]

Would this work with a TJ Hardtop?? Thanks!!

[@jasonharrison2497]

Do you think these dimensions would work for a yj hardtop also?

[@Ron2Fly]

Does this fit a JL hardtop?

[@maxhrebik7345]

Would this fit 2018 2 door jk?

[@mshams115]

Will this work for the 4 door JK top or does it need to be adjusted for the weight difference?

[@RockyXTV]

This should be just fine with the extra weight. This thing is pretty strong, I've stood on it and I'm over 200lbs! Thanks for watching, and don't forget to subscribe to keep up on all the new videos! Thanks again Mike!

[@mshams115]

Finished mine up last week and put the top on it today. Perfect fit, easy to roll around and takes up much less room using the stand! Thanks for the plans and video!

[@RockyXTV]

Thank you for watching! I'm glad my video could help you out!

[@hollywood191]

do you have a pic with the top on your carrier?

[@RockyXTV]

I don't think I do, but I do have a video where we put the top onto the cart. Here's a link, kzbin.info/www/bejne/anmup2ifndSef7s

[@hollywood191]

Rocky X TV thx

[@bcduckworth]

Can''t bring myself to give it a thumbs up without seeing if it works or not. Other than that great video.

[@velosovi]

Does the hardtop bottom rest on top of the 59" 2x4 or to the side of where the 59" and 30" 2x4 meets?

[@RockyXTV]

The top will rest on the 30" boards and kinda' push up against the front 59" board, I hope that makes sense. When putting the top on this cart make sure to have an extra hand to hold the window shut because it will try it hardest to fly open on you. Once it's in place the window is fine though, that's what the 1x3 is for. I hope this answers your question, if not just let me know. Don't forget to subscribe to keep up on all my new videos, I've got plenty more where this one came from. Only if you want to that is. Thanks for watching and the question, I'm always glad to help.

[@dumonr71]

But does it work? How does the top balance on it?

[@RockyXTV]

I've been using this cart for years now, so have others and it works great! The top balances really well as the weight naturally goes to the back of the cart and rests on the 2 "stand-offs". Thanks for watching!

[@benjennoah]

Will this work for a JLU hard top?

[@RockyXTV]

I honestly don't know. I'll ask around and see if I can get some measurement comparisons between the JL and JK and let you know if I find any for sure answer. Sorry I couldn't really give you a yes or no answer, thanks for watching though.

[@HelloxWorldxSmile]

where did you buy the carpet? is it any kind?

[@RockyXTV]

Its been so long ago I'm not 100% sure, I think I got it at Menards. Thanks for watching!

[@timmcnulty3795]

Awesome. Take my money :)

[@RockyXTV]

This is a very fun little project, you can customize it, make little changes and it's cheap to build! Don't forget to subscribe to keep up on all my new videos! Only if you want to that is. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@RockyXTV]

How many do you want? what colors do you like? pink? yellow? blue? I'll make you one of every color, just leave your credit card info below LOL!!!! Thanks again.

[@timmcnulty3795]

+Rocky X TV With free shipping to Ireland? Deal! :)

[@RockyXTV]

Tim McNulty I can only ship the pink fuzzy ones to Ireland LOL!!!

[@christopher106]

wondering if this will work for the 2018 JL?

[@RockyXTV]

I can't say for sure as I don't know how much Jeep changed the shape. I haven't gotten my Project JL yet to find out.

[@justjeepin5168]

No new content ,?

[@RockyXTV]

I keep hoping to get some new content out there, but life... I've got new vehicles now and I'm not sure people would be interested because it would be pretty far from my normal Jeep related content. Thanks for taking the time to comment though!

[@doritravel]

So..... all great! Really good video. Can you make one and sell it to me ? :)

[@RockyXTV]

Haha! If I only had the time... Thanks for watching, and if you haven't already don't forget to subscribe to keep up on all the new videos! Thanks again.

[@TeamFITBODY]

PDF from Wrangler forum for those trying to get the detailed prints that are no longer linked. It's a similar build. kzbin.info?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wranglerforum.com%2Fattachment.php%3Fattachmentid%3D1170866%26d%3D1401895369&v=9dmH8YpJ1ic&redir_token=9c9fM0XSvswvn1L5m0DSGgcY2ph8MTU4NTQwNzg0N0AxNTg1MzIxNDQ3&event=video_description

[@SamCarleton]

I never give thumbs down, but I did because you never showed how it worked :(

[@skully6965]

Put the top on it

[@antonshkabara3090]

I can make it myself. Just got instructions from woodprix website and I'm ready for do it :D

[@RockyXTV]

Awesome! Let us know how it turns out, thanks for watching!

[@antonshkabara3090]

Everything awesome Rocky. Thanks ! :)))

[@keshaborja8564]

Those plans are good. Thanks for this recommendation