This video will teach you how to build your own Jeep Wrangler Hardtop Lift (or Hoist) for your garage. I built this lift so my wife could take on and off the hardtop by herself. This lift could also be used for Kayaks or anything you want to strap underneath and lift to the ceiling.

Chapters:
0:00 Intro & Benefits
2:18 Demo: Lifting
4:49 Demo: Lowering
6:43 Operating Tips
9:08 Design Overview
14:03 Ceiling Mounting
15:14 Bowline Knot
16:15 Square Knot
16:56 Carabiner Tips
17:30 Pully Tips
18:14 Pully Forces Overview
21:42 Design Details
27:40 Closing


Parts List:
Harbor Freight:
Winch - 1500 lb. Capacity 120V AC Electric Winch $169 (25% off) = $127
https://www.harborfreight.com/1500-lb...
*Look for coupon, Harbor Fright usually has discounts!

Home Depot:
Surface Pully - 1-1/2 in. Zinc-Plated Wall/Ceiling Mount Pulley
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-...
Hanging Pully - 1-1/4 in. Nickel-Plated Fixed Pulley
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-...
Eye Hook - 5/16 in. x 3-1/4 in. Stainless Steel Screw Eye
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-...
Quick Links - 3/16 in. Zinc-Plated Quick Link
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-...
Carabiners - 1/4 in. Black Spring Link
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-...
3/8 In. Rope - 1/2 in. x 100 ft. Assorted Colors Polypropylene Diamond Braid Rope (100', but only need ~50ft)
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-...
1" Straps – Old and repurposed rachet straps

Optional:
Winch Loop - 3/16 in. Stainless Steel Clamp Set (3-Pack)
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-...
Safety - Eyehook - 1/4 in. x 3-3/4 in. Stainless Steel Screw Eye (2-Pack)
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-...
Safety - Quick links - 1/8 in. Zinc-Plated Quick Link (3-Pack)
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-...
Safety – Rings - 1/4 in. x 2.39 in. Nickel-Plated Ring (2-Pack)
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-...

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