I'm impressed with your garage. My garage has a lawn mower, John Deere Tractor and trailer, pressure washer, snow blower, several ladders, kayak, garbage bin, recycle bin, two chairs saws, various motor oils, & bar chain oils, garden hoses, additional FEMA firefighter gear (yes, I am a firefighter/EMT) , car wash buckets, rakes, shovels, jumper cables, plus two cars!!

@4XTRAIL

Жыл бұрын

Most of that was behind my camera 😅

Love the idea of mounting the hoist inside the attic. Provides an additional foot of lift. 😎

Great video. I used your system and ordered the same lift and straps you recommended. Just tried it out for the first time tonight, have a couple minor tweaks to make to mine but works excellent. Thanks.

@4XTRAIL

4 жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

This. THIS! This was exactly what I was looking for! Great content. Looking forward to more soon, and checking out all your other stuff too. Thank you!!!

@4XTRAIL

2 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome Brian! Glad to hear it. Two years on and I’m still loving this system to remove my top. Hope the install goes well for you!

Great job. Perfect solution for me I have lights and cabinets running where the other cable based set ups would run. Thank you !

@4XTRAIL

4 жыл бұрын

All the best with the project!

Thank you so much for your video! I showed my husband and we ended up doing your method.. we did not go into the attic but everything else we did just like you did! Thanks again! When I try it out when it gets warmer I'll let you know how it all works out......

@4XTRAIL

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it! Thanks for the comment.

Awesome best setup i've seen Thanks.

I just used your plan to build mine and I love it. I did use roofing flanges to dress up the holes in the ceiling but man what a cool system. Thanks!!!

@4XTRAIL

Жыл бұрын

Love it!

this is perfect... the most ingenious and effective way to remove and store the hardtop.. nice work dude

@4XTRAIL

Жыл бұрын

Appreciate it Joey! Glad it was helpful.

Works great, man. You’ve inspired me to do this for my hard top. 👍🏻

@4XTRAIL

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear! Hope the project goes well, I think you’ll enjoy the end result. Here’s the link to my actual install video if it’s helpful for you: kzread.info/dash/bejne/pJ5mzMpvf6bLo6g.html

Just what I was looking for. Big thanks. Awesome Jeep.

@4XTRAIL

9 ай бұрын

Hey! I’m glad it was helpful! Thanks

Used your setup with the wireless remote. Haven’t used it for my top removal yet but pretty sure it’s going to be perfect for me. Thanks for the video and the links!

@4XTRAIL

Жыл бұрын

Awesome!

I did very much the same thing and with the same equipment, only I used a slide rail so that I could slide the lift and the roof into a storage space in the apex of the loft space. The hoist is also used for lifting boxes and other items into storage, it really works very well.

@4XTRAIL

Жыл бұрын

Love it! Thanks for sharing 👊🏼

super clean...need to do something similar for my JT top

Thanks man, great video. I had a similar idea but definitely putting the winch in the attic now.

@4XTRAIL

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the comment.

I wanted to thank you so much for this video. I made something very similar and it was heavily based on your designs. Cheers!

@4XTRAIL

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, glad to hear! Thanks for the comment!

Great solution! I’m setting this up for sure.

@4XTRAIL

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment! Glad it was helpful.

I appreciate you creating this video AND linking those straps (I used your link to buy). Great idea putting it in the attic. I just did this in my garage/attic this weekend and it was pretty easy. I bought my motor at harbor freight and I think it may be the same as yours; Pittsburg. I plan on removing the Jeep top tomorrow and testing it out!

@4XTRAIL

2 жыл бұрын

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 that’s awesome!

Thanks so much for this video...I got mine all set up

@4XTRAIL

2 жыл бұрын

Love hearing that! Hope it works well for you.

Great system. Video was well done and suited my learning perfectly. Ordered the parts, few tweaks on my end (nothing major) and when parts were in, had this installed in about 2 hours. Cable for safety is a great tip, and one that all should follow for a few extra bucks. Thank you!

@4XTRAIL

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome to hear Dave!

Did this same set up over the weekend except I did the hoist w wireless remote- WORKS GREAT! THANK YOU FOR SHARING! And for making a video with no cheesiness- just straight up here’s what you need and how to make it work. GOOD STUFF! 👍🏻👍🏻

@4XTRAIL

3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear! Thanks for the comment

@JWard2

10 ай бұрын

How has yours held up now that it's been two and a half years?

Looks like a great setup. I will be doing it. Thanks

@4XTRAIL

3 жыл бұрын

Right on! 👊🏼💯

Dope setup. Thanks for the breakdown ...Now, I just need a garage 🙃

@4XTRAIL

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! And the garage is an important part of this set up for sure LOL

Nice job. I watched a few similar vids and they were pretty crude efforts. Yours looks great and bolting the hoist above the attic floor floor is definitely a much safer way to do it. I don't think you need the safety strap, but if it makes you feel safer, and I see you have kids so I get it.

@4XTRAIL

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment! Glad it was helpful. If you’re interested in a full install video for this setup here’s a link: kzread.info/dash/bejne/pJ5mzMpvf6bLo6g.html

Nice! I have been looking for a long time to find a great setup like yours!. I have always wanted to do a hoist setup but struggled with cabling or a pulley. The straps you used were genius. I just finished installing a hoist to my garage ceiling using a unistrut. Thanks for your video!!!!

@4XTRAIL

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome Ray! Using unistrut is a great idea!

Great looking and cleanest set up !!! I'm ready to do it. Thanks for the video

@4XTRAIL

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome Alfredo, links for hoist and straps are in the description if you're interested. All the best with the project!

@alfredolopez714

4 жыл бұрын

@@4XTRAIL Thanks , I really would like to see your attic set up.

@4XTRAIL

4 жыл бұрын

@@alfredolopez714 Will send you an email!

@alfredolopez714

4 жыл бұрын

Cool thanks again

Thanks for sharing this great video. I just ordered via your link.

@4XTRAIL

3 жыл бұрын

Have been off grid so I’m late in replying but glad this was helpful! Thanks

Great setup and you’ve got a tough looking Wrangler. Nice work. I made a ratchet set up but plan to modify since it’s harder to lower with the ratchets.

@4XTRAIL

3 жыл бұрын

Rich Hoffman Thank you bro 👊🏼

Great DIY! Thank you!

@4XTRAIL

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the comment.

this is absolutely brilliant

@4XTRAIL

2 жыл бұрын

👊🏼💥

Super helpful!! Thank you.

@4XTRAIL

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear!

Great idea and video. I would love to see the set up above the ceiling as well but maybe I can figure that out myself. Thanks!

@4XTRAIL

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Brice! Glad it was helpful. Here’s a link to the full install video! kzread.info/dash/bejne/pJ5mzMpvf6bLo6g.html

Great system! and thanks for no music in background

@4XTRAIL

3 жыл бұрын

Right on! 👊🏼

Brilliant! Thanks man, gonna do this soon.

@4XTRAIL

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome 🤙🏼

AWESOME video!! Will be utilizing the affiliated links to purchase items. Thank you!!

@4XTRAIL

Жыл бұрын

Appreciate it! Glad to hear 🙌🏼

Awesome! I am doing that to my "She Shed Garage" Great Advice!

Great video brother!

@4XTRAIL

2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the comment!

He did that like a BOSS

@4XTRAIL

Жыл бұрын

Practice 😅😅😅

What a great system and video. This is what I have been looking for! I like your idea of running the line through PVC while the hoist is secured above the ceiling with multiple joists.

@4XTRAIL

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Arthur, I'm glad it was helpful!

cool.... just went and got a 2000lb Badland wench from Harbor Freight $54 and cheap 12v lawn and garden battery from Walmart $24 and did this....works great!!

@4XTRAIL

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

Great video, thanks for taking the time to make it. Quick question, what is on your cable to close off the PVC pipe?

@4XTRAIL

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Kevin, glad this was helpful! That’s just a rubber disc that trips the hoist shutoff lever when fully raised. It came on the hoist cable.

Thanks for the video. I replicated the set up and its great! Just need to figure a way to lift the hoist higher off my beams so I could have another foot or 2 of height. Have you noticed any issue with the straps putting pressure on the rear window weather stripping (leaving indents, messing up the original shape etc)? I have dual tops and plan to leave the hard top hanging during the summer and use the soft top (I live in Maine so that only actually about 12 weeks) but want to make sure it doesn't mess up the rear window top seal.

@4XTRAIL

3 жыл бұрын

That’s great! Here’s a video I just did that shows more of the install process. Might give you some ideas on how to get some extra height: kzread.info/dash/bejne/pJ5mzMpvf6bLo6g.html No, I haven’t haven’t had any issues at all with the weather stripping. I think the lip of the fiberglass around the rear window takes the majority of the lifting weight which helps.

Thanks for this, I wanted to make a cheap pulley system but it wouldn't work in my garage so I think I'm going to go with pretty much this same thing. I want to get a secondary strap or something like that too but my ceiling is like 12 feet up so I wont be able to access it easily

@4XTRAIL

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! With 12’ ceilings the extra clearance underneath will be great too. Thanks for the comment! 👊🏼

Awesome Thank you for sharing Cheers 🍻

@4XTRAIL

3 жыл бұрын

Right on! 👊🏼

This is really clean!

@4XTRAIL

3 жыл бұрын

My Road Tours 👊🏼

@myroadtours6147

3 жыл бұрын

@@4XTRAIL I just bought a new home and the garage is unfinished. So I'm working on finishing it and wanted something cleaner than the typical cable/pulley system running along the walls for removing the top. This fits the bill perfectly!

@4XTRAIL

3 жыл бұрын

My Road Tours that’s awesome! All the best with the new home and garage project!

Awesome video! I essentially have the set up the same and was curious where you got the metal ring? I wanted to find one rated for the rig you have but, wasn’t sure what you were using.

@4XTRAIL

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment! I believe I found the ring at Home Depot in the chain isle.

Best setup I've seen! One question, can you close the rear window with the yellow straps between the window or are the straps too thick to close the rear window? I'm only asking because I have limited space behind the Jeep to keep the window open.

@4XTRAIL

3 жыл бұрын

zippy zoo Thank you, glad it helped! Yes, I can close the glass on mine w/straps in place.

Works great!

@4XTRAIL

Жыл бұрын

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Awesome!!! Going to definitely do this. Do the straps warp or damage the rubber gasket linings on the hard top?

@4XTRAIL

2 жыл бұрын

Haven’t had any issues with the weather stripping!

Thanks for the great idea, I've made the same lift according to your video. But how did your hardtop sit so level when lifted? My tilts to the back as it's heavier on the back side.

@4XTRAIL

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Michael, it takes a little tweaking of the straps to get the weight bias right. Since these hardtops are heavier in the rear you have to slide the straps so that the hoist is lifting more toward the rear of the top. If you keep the straps perfectly centered it won't lift level. Hope that helps!

Excellent video. I'm going with this design except my kids bedroom is above the garage so I have to mount using a square tube attached to ceiling. Way cheaper than going with the kits deigned for Jeeps by $100s. I have question about the hoists - do they have a manual crank of some sort in case the motor goes belly up? Concerned my top will get stuck hanging there.

@4XTRAIL

3 жыл бұрын

That’s great, I’m glad this helped! That’s a good question, I don’t think mine has a manual crank option but there might be a free-spool adjustment on the hoist housing to where you could let out cable in the case of a seized motor. Not sure though.

Great clean setup. You should put an eyebolt on both sides of the freedom panels so you can just hook a bungee across them. That way they can't fall if you bump them. Just an idea.

@4XTRAIL

2 жыл бұрын

Great idea - thanks for the comment!

Absolutely awesome. I copied exactly!!! Next, I am gonna copy the tires and wheels

@4XTRAIL

3 жыл бұрын

I love it! Glad it was helpful 👊🏼

Just an absolute brilliant idea. due to my lights and attic door on ceiling the typical pullies style hoists will not work. I'll be going with your idea. I see you've sent a few folks additional photos of what you did in attic, you mind sending those this way for reference?

@4XTRAIL

3 жыл бұрын

Have been off grid so I’m late in replying but I’m glad this was helpful! All the best with the project! 👊🏼

Love your setup for the hoist. My question... have you noticed any negative side effects with using the straps? Warping of the top? Weather strip damage? Thanks

Nice! That's the same idea I was having. It would be nice (especially for the price of the vehicle) if they provided a hook or something that you could hook onto to use the electric hoist to make it simpler, especially for HC and/or weaker people.

@4XTRAIL

Жыл бұрын

For sure!

Great video! Thank you! What did you attach your straps to? Just the hook of the electric hoist? If you attached it to something else can you include a link on where to purchase it? Also, did you say you attached caribiners to the straps? If so can you link to the ones you use? Thanks again!

@4XTRAIL

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Tim! Sorry for the delay we’ve been moving 😅 yes, carabiners to the ends of the straps and clipped them to a metal ring on the hoist hook. I purchased both the carabiners and the ring at Home Depot (largest ones they carry). Hope that helps!

Very nice. Thank you.

@4XTRAIL

9 ай бұрын

👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

I used to have a manual system to store my canoe in the garage similar to this. My system involved nylon rope and pulleys. I like yours much better, because, if I dropped my canoe, no big deal. I'd hate to drop the top of my wife's Wrangler. Thanks for the video. I'll buy through your link.

@4XTRAIL

2 жыл бұрын

That’s great, yeah the wrangler top can be an awkward thing to hoist but this system works well. Here’s a how-to install video that might be helpful: kzread.info/dash/bejne/pJ5mzMpvf6bLo6g.html

@Threedog1963

2 жыл бұрын

Jeep is being built... still. Ordered the hoist and straps through your link. I can put this in before Jeep is delivered.

Sweet rig!

@4XTRAIL

Жыл бұрын

Appreciate it!

Great video, this is exactly what I was planning to do; great safety tips. Could you tell me the distance off the back wall to the center of where the hoist comes out of your ceiling , it will help take the guesswork out of my build. Thank you.

@4XTRAIL

3 жыл бұрын

Demetrios I just measured from back wall to hoist is 6’ 4” which leaves about a 3’ gap from the raised glass hatch to the wall. Just enough clearance for the rear gate to swing open without hitting the wall too. All the best with the project!

@demetrios5608

3 жыл бұрын

@@4XTRAIL I am impressed that you reply to every question , right on.

Awesome job! Definitely noting this for a quick weekend job. Do you have any DIY recommendations for the door hangars, or just something similar to the freedom panels?

@4XTRAIL

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! My dad does some welding and actually welded some door hangers (you can see them in the background on the back wall of the garage). They look like an “E” that’s missing the middle line and they have holes the same diameter as the Jeep door mounting posts. A simple solution is to hang them by the upper window frame (with window rolled down) using a 2x4 bracket or lean them against the wall and use heavy duty ladder hooks underneath like I have for my freedom panels. Just some ideas!

@protocols8015

3 жыл бұрын

@@4XTRAIL gotcha, I was thinking thats what those were for. Appreciate the quick reply!

@kalebkruegerunlisted717

3 жыл бұрын

@@protocols8015 Sure thing! Thanks for the comment.

Really clean install! Are the winches rated for being under load for extended periods?

@4XTRAIL

3 жыл бұрын

yeld I haven’t stored it longer than two months at a time but it’s held up great for the past 18 months. I don’t recall it stating anything about storing under load but here are two factors to consider: since the hoist is rated for nearly 4X the weight of the hardtop it’s not under very much stress. Also the safety cable I demonstrate in this video would protect you from any potential failure. Hope this helps!

Got it installed and working today! Have the top level, but when hanging it rotates about 45 degrees, i.e., so its not perfectly lined up with the jeep. This shouldn't be a major problem as I can align it as I lower. Was wondering though if you had to deal with this and might have some advice.

@4XTRAIL

3 жыл бұрын

Congrats! Mine did the same thing today actually lol. I was in a hurry and my straps weren’t symmetrical. I think for mine at least, that’s when it tends to rotate. 90% of the time mine stays straight ahead.

Awesome work ....I'm doing the same thing for my wifes jeep...I have a question the ring that you have connected to the hook what size is it or can you post a link?...thankyou in advance

The black painted underside of the top is so clean! Did you paint this? If so, what type of paint did you use?

@4XTRAIL

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jon! I highlight that project in a different video here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/jJyZkranaJWaocY.html

Watched the video and replicated the system. Very easy to do. I purchased the 880lbs with wireless remote. I have a Smittybilt Roof Rack and the system works perfectly! Thanks for the video and idea!

@4XTRAIL

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad to hear it 👊🏼

Do you by chance have a link for the hoist and straps that you purchased? Great setup, thanks!

@4XTRAIL

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Gregg, yes the links are in the video description! I should have mentioned that in the video.

This is the best setup we've seen! Thanks for sharing! We will be doing this very setup tomorrow morning.

@4XTRAIL

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome Lia, all the best with the project!

Amazinggg set up 🔥🔥🔥. Can you explain a little bit more about the safety around the hoist do you have to unbolt one of the eyelids everytime when lowering the hoist or is it only a safety feature just in case your leaving the top hoisted for a long period of time for a double layer of safety “just in case” ?

@4XTRAIL

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment! Correct - the safety cable is something I typically use each time I raise the top. I use carabiners to make it easier but it does add a step in the process.

@brianmdzzz

3 жыл бұрын

@@4XTRAIL perfect understood so the caribiners are ONLY SET if the Top is Hoisted for a long period of time for that extra protection? Hell of a set up man 💪🏼

Great video! And Thank You! I purchased the straps that you suggested from Amazon. I have not been able to find any large carabiners that are strong enough, so I used short lengths of chain. Could you tell me where to get the large carabiners? Thank again.

@4XTRAIL

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Home Depot here in the states is where I found the large carabiners.

Sure beats the manual ratchet straps I used. Thanks!

@4XTRAIL

2 жыл бұрын

For sure! 🙌🏼

Great Idea! How did you get the underside of your hard top in black?

@4XTRAIL

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Here’s the how-to video link for the inside of the hardtop: kzread.info/dash/bejne/lXqA0Jebj9mvoNo.html

That is one clean garage!!

@4XTRAIL

4 жыл бұрын

Behind the camera is less clean! Lol

@Captain-Awesome

4 жыл бұрын

4XTRAIL mine use to be pretty clean but as of today looks like a junk drawer 🙄

@Captain-Awesome

4 жыл бұрын

4XTRAIL I am working on this to help my 17yr old son take the top off his Jeep without any help. Something like this seems to be “mostly” fool proof. If you have a minute I have a few questions. I did look it up via the link, thank you! How tall is your garage ceiling? Does the unit make much noise or vibrate? I would have to mount the unit from the ceiling which might make it to low. I was thinking maybe it could be mounted on the wall and use a pulley on the ceiling to get the top higher once removed. Last question how do you feel about the rubber seal on your top being affected by the strap. Thanks again for your help!

@4XTRAIL

4 жыл бұрын

@@Captain-Awesome Good questions. My garage is 10' but this can be used on a lower ceiling as well, the only benefit to higher ceiling is you can pull in forward underneath the raised top. If you are fine with backing in each time (when the top is raised) then all you need is to raise it a few inches or enough to clear the spare tire/rear of the vehicle. No vibrations and minimal noise. The wall mount/pulley option is a great idea! Someone else on here did that same approach I believe. No negative affects to the weather stripping seal!

@Captain-Awesome

3 жыл бұрын

@@4XTRAIL Your like made me realize I hasn’t responded back. We got it up and running but he hasn’t gotten much use out of it just yet. As summer approaches I am sure he will be using a lot. We used the harbor freight winch and the pulleys just like yours, it works great!! Thank you for the suggestion and responses.

Set mine up this weekend. Mostly awesome but how do you keep your top from leaning forward? Mine is not level like yours.

Can you attach a picture of how the setup looks from inside your attic? I want to install something like this, but am looking for a little guidance as to how to attach the lift to the rafters.

@camhilliard4429

8 ай бұрын

I see the attached video now. thanks!

This is great

@4XTRAIL

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment! 👊🏼

@thetruthduribidodibo9351

3 жыл бұрын

I’m actually buying a 440lb hoist from harbor freights to build this as soon as the hoist arrives. Thanks once again for the great video beats spending $600 on a manual hoist

@4XTRAIL

3 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome, glad it was helpful!

I really like the way you have your system set up. Only question I have is with the way you're running the straps and how they sit (pull) on the rear window rubber seal. Have you had any issues with water leaking in from the corners of windows where the straps sit on the rubber seal? Thanks

@4XTRAIL

5 ай бұрын

Hey Michael, sorry for the delayed reply on this! No issues with the weather stripping whatsoever. The seals didn’t seem to mind the straps.

Nice!!

@4XTRAIL

Жыл бұрын

🙌🏼

Great Job!!! Quick Question. I see another viewer asked about the height. You stated you Have 10ft ceilings. Can you tell me the distance between ceiling and top of the roof fully lifted? How close can you get the hardtop to the ceiling understanding that you have to account for the straps? Adding that distance with the height of the hardtop will give me an ideal of headroom. I have 12ft ceilings. I hope that with your awesome rig idea, I can walk underneath without hitting my head (and I'm 6'2"). Also, I have no attic space as there is a Bedroom overtop. I would have to mount to the ceiling joist or I am thinking of a sidewall mount with pulleys. Thanks in advance.

@4XTRAIL

Жыл бұрын

Hey Jim! We have since moved and haven’t reinstalled the hoist yet so I can’t measure exactly. I’d say you can get it to be around 2-3’ of distance between the ceiling and top of your hardtop. I’m 6’ and I could almost walk under it with 10’ ceilings so I’d imagine you will be good! Also wall mount w/a pulley overhead is a great idea. That’s probably what I’d have to do at my new place as well. Cheers 🤙🏼

Great video, can you show how you mounted the hoist in the attic?

@4XTRAIL

3 жыл бұрын

Yep! Email sent 🤙🏼

@cheval4401

3 жыл бұрын

@@4XTRAIL I'd like that too! Doing similar but debating going with metal strut inside the garage.

Great info bud… but question here… why the O ring ?? Can the large carabiners be connected straight to the hoist hook??? Having a hard time finding an O ring for overhead load. ( all I find are not recommended for that).

@4XTRAIL

2 жыл бұрын

Hey good Q - yeah you can definitely clip the carabiners directly to the hoist hook if there’s enough room. In my case, to get carabiners that were rated for a high enough weight I didn’t have clearance to connect them directly to the hook.

I like this idea, and just set up exactly like yours. I’m having an issue though…. In angles to the rear due to the weight, as in it’s not level. Any thoughts?

@4XTRAIL

Жыл бұрын

Yes, strap bias front / rear has to be adjusted to offset the weight. So length of straps coming out of the front of the top should be different than rear (longer in front if memory serves but you’ll have to play around with it).

Good job I likey

@4XTRAIL

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment!

Been reading a lot about long-term storage. Any warping issues? What’s the longest you’ve had it hung up for? Typical weather where you’re at? Sick system.

@4XTRAIL

2 жыл бұрын

Nope! No issues at all. We are in AZ now but back when we were in MO where this video was filmed the longest I stored it was about two months. I did the same set up in our new garage and still love it. Hope that helps! Thanks for watching.

Nice setup. I’m looking to do the same for my mother in law. Do you have any images of the work done in the attic? Also how did you figure out where to mount the hoist in the attic in order to have the cable centered over the roof? Thanks for all the help.

@4XTRAIL

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment! Send me your email and I’ll forward a video I took of the attic view. As far as centering the hoist, I just took some rough measurements and marked the location on the ceiling. Hope that helps!

@1forlexus27

3 жыл бұрын

I sent my info through Instagram. Couldn’t find out how to message through here.

@4XTRAIL

3 жыл бұрын

Cool, will get that over to you in a bit!

slick. I suspect you considered running your straps ACROSS (underneath) the front and back of the top, rather than FROM front to back. Of course, that would give you straps of different lengths. But it seems that configuration would put less stress on the window seals (like no stress at all!). I would imagine running the "back" strap UNDER the entire top, completely away from the rear window (so no issues there). And then you could add some cushioning under the straps to prevent any kind of marring or damage whatsoever. Did you think about that? If so, what made you do it the way you chose, rather than "my" way? I like what you did; just wondering about the alternative...

@4XTRAIL

2 жыл бұрын

Good question! I would be concerned about the top slipping out of a “sling” type strap setup. The way I’ve run the straps keeps the top very secure while hoisted. Also the only seal is around the back window (door seals are built into the doors themselves) and the back window seal is inset into the fiberglass top on the inside lip - so there’s really very little stress on the rear window seal. I’ve had no noticeable issues with the rear window seal!

Bought my hoist today installing in the spring, what is the length of your straps? Nevermind haha 10 feet 2", Got my Hoist on sale 89 buck was using a boat trailer crack before

@4XTRAIL

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Any chance you can share what the hanger looks like that you built to connect to the floor joists?

@4XTRAIL

4 жыл бұрын

For sure, I'll do my best to explain: so these electric hoists hang via two "U" clamps. So You'll need a rod or in my case I used a small piece of square tubing-something strong enough to support the weight of the hoist and whatever you're lifting obviously. So in my case I have the floor joists/rafters running this way | | so I could have just run a rod across them, through the hoist "U" clamps, secured the rod to the rafters and been done but I wanted the hoist itself to be higher than my rafters (not sitting between them) so I built up two stacks of 2x4s running this way = (hopefully my use of dashes is making sense lol) across the joists in the attic. I laid the 2x4s flat and screwed them together as I went so that it was very secure. Once high enough, I ran two 2x6s parallel to my rafters this way | | on top of the stack of 2x4s. Then ran my square tubing across the top this way - then through the hoist "U" clamps and anchored the square tubing to the two 2x6s. The easiest is just to run a rod or square tubing across your rafters (or you can even hang the hoist inside the garage, below the ceiling). I just needed the extra height because of the spacing of my joists and some other factors. Hope that helps!

@brentonmaddox6981

4 жыл бұрын

@@4XTRAIL This is perfect. Thank you! Great Video and great install

Hey.. How long are the bands? When it lifts, doesn't it tend to turn around? Link bands? Thank you

I now have to do the same thing. The straps you have int he description is unavailable. Do you have a comparable suggestion for them from Amazon, Home Depot, and/or Lowes that you could provide? Any chance of seeing how it was installed in your attic and if you used any additional materials?

@4XTRAIL

3 жыл бұрын

Updated the link in description for straps! Thanks for letting me know about that. Send your email and I can forward the attic view video. Thanks! UPDATE: just saw your email - replying now w/answers to your Qs and the attic video.

Can you please post a video of what it looks like on the inside of the attic? Great setup man.

@4XTRAIL

3 жыл бұрын

Send me your email and I’ll forward you an attic view vid. Thanks for the comment!

@mclaughlin138

3 жыл бұрын

@@4XTRAIL can you send the pics my way as well? Mclaughlin138@yahoo.com

@timothymattingly7511

3 жыл бұрын

Could you please send me the attic view also? Thank you! tmattingly33@gmail.com

@crow11ad

3 жыл бұрын

@4XTRAIL Can I please have one as well? sweeny.todd.74@gmail.com

Hi Kaleb - can you please post the link to the security cable that attaches to the two eye hooks? Thanks

@4XTRAIL

Жыл бұрын

Apologies for the delay! I don’t have a link for that one but you can find ones at Home Depot - both pre made and materials to make a custom length one! Hope that helps.

I got this set up but how do you keep the top level when you raise it up? Any help on this would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!!

@4XTRAIL

3 жыл бұрын

It’s all about getting the front to rear bias right with the straps. I had to shift my straps toward the rear a little since the top is heavier in the back.

Have you had any issues with the straps damaging the weatherstripping on the back at all?

Brilliant solution. Should have gotten the wireless. Other than that, outstanding execution production well done!

@4XTRAIL

Жыл бұрын

Appreciate it!

I gotta do this for my new Bronco

@4XTRAIL

3 жыл бұрын

1. Yes! 2. Congrats on the new bronco! 💥

@MrNiceGuy500

3 жыл бұрын

@@4XTRAIL it’s not here yet! But will make a hoist like this one for the hardtop

Great hoist! How long are those straps?

@4XTRAIL

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! They are 10’ straps.

What kind of front bumper are you running on your rig? Looks awesome.

@4XTRAIL

4 жыл бұрын

Teddy Toms Hey thanks, I’m running the Rugged Ridge HD stubby winch bumper. I like it pretty well so far, planning on doing a proper review of it on the channel soon!

@teddytoms6539

4 жыл бұрын

@@4XTRAIL Well it looks great. Also thanks for taking the time to reply. Really appreciate it.