97 Wrangler Hardtop Storage Issues
 

I have some room in my backyard (with a tarp cover to protect it from
the weather) to store my hardtop with the topside against the ground
(essentially upside down). I have looked through forums and no one
seems to mention this option. Is it because people do not have the
room or is it because there is a possibility of damaging the top by
storing it this way?

I have looked through the options of the pulley systems, but this will
be absolutely free. Should I consider storing it in the backyard with
a cover?

Re: 97 Wrangler Hardtop Storage Issues
 

Right side up, on a wooden platform isn't so bad. You want to give the top
the proper support, which it won't get if stored upside down. The wooden
platform I use has a lip, which keeps the sides from ------ing. Unless a
cover is made to fit well, or it is tensioned with a couple dozen bungee
straps, the wind will eventually loosen it. Around here they store boats
for the winter in shrink wrap.

Earle

<jignesh.amin@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> I have some room in my backyard (with a tarp cover to protect it from
> the weather) to store my hardtop with the topside against the ground
> (essentially upside down). I have looked through forums and no one
> seems to mention this option. Is it because people do not have the
> room or is it because there is a possibility of damaging the top by
> storing it this way?
>
> I have looked through the options of the pulley systems, but this will
> be absolutely free. Should I consider storing it in the backyard with
> a cover?
>

Re: 97 Wrangler Hardtop Storage Issues
 

Right side up, on a wooden platform isn't so bad. You want to give the top
the proper support, which it won't get if stored upside down. The wooden
platform I use has a lip, which keeps the sides from ------ing. Unless a
cover is made to fit well, or it is tensioned with a couple dozen bungee
straps, the wind will eventually loosen it. Around here they store boats
for the winter in shrink wrap.

Earle

<jignesh.amin@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> I have some room in my backyard (with a tarp cover to protect it from
> the weather) to store my hardtop with the topside against the ground
> (essentially upside down). I have looked through forums and no one
> seems to mention this option. Is it because people do not have the
> room or is it because there is a possibility of damaging the top by
> storing it this way?
>
> I have looked through the options of the pulley systems, but this will
> be absolutely free. Should I consider storing it in the backyard with
> a cover?
>

Re: 97 Wrangler Hardtop Storage Issues
 

Right side up, on a wooden platform isn't so bad. You want to give the top
the proper support, which it won't get if stored upside down. The wooden
platform I use has a lip, which keeps the sides from ------ing. Unless a
cover is made to fit well, or it is tensioned with a couple dozen bungee
straps, the wind will eventually loosen it. Around here they store boats
for the winter in shrink wrap.

Earle

<jignesh.amin@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1178990422.908693.323310@l77g2000hsb.googlegr oups.com...
> I have some room in my backyard (with a tarp cover to protect it from
> the weather) to store my hardtop with the topside against the ground
> (essentially upside down). I have looked through forums and no one
> seems to mention this option. Is it because people do not have the
> room or is it because there is a possibility of damaging the top by
> storing it this way?
>
> I have looked through the options of the pulley systems, but this will
> be absolutely free. Should I consider storing it in the backyard with
> a cover?
>

Re: 97 Wrangler Hardtop Storage Issues
 

Right side up, on a wooden platform isn't so bad. You want to give the top
the proper support, which it won't get if stored upside down. The wooden
platform I use has a lip, which keeps the sides from ------ing. Unless a
cover is made to fit well, or it is tensioned with a couple dozen bungee
straps, the wind will eventually loosen it. Around here they store boats
for the winter in shrink wrap.

Earle

<jignesh.amin@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1178990422.908693.323310@l77g2000hsb.googlegr oups.com...
> I have some room in my backyard (with a tarp cover to protect it from
> the weather) to store my hardtop with the topside against the ground
> (essentially upside down). I have looked through forums and no one
> seems to mention this option. Is it because people do not have the
> room or is it because there is a possibility of damaging the top by
> storing it this way?
>
> I have looked through the options of the pulley systems, but this will
> be absolutely free. Should I consider storing it in the backyard with
> a cover?
>

Re: 97 Wrangler Hardtop Storage Issues
 

jignesh.amin@gmail.com wrote:
> I have some room in my backyard (with a tarp cover to protect it from
> the weather) to store my hardtop with the topside against the ground
> (essentially upside down). I have looked through forums and no one
> seems to mention this option. Is it because people do not have the
> room or is it because there is a possibility of damaging the top by
> storing it this way?
>
> I have looked through the options of the pulley systems, but this will
> be absolutely free. Should I consider storing it in the backyard with
> a cover?
>

Upside down storage will flatten the top, or worse, make it concave.
Store it upright.

tw

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Re: 97 Wrangler Hardtop Storage Issues
 

jignesh.amin@gmail.com wrote:
> I have some room in my backyard (with a tarp cover to protect it from
> the weather) to store my hardtop with the topside against the ground
> (essentially upside down). I have looked through forums and no one
> seems to mention this option. Is it because people do not have the
> room or is it because there is a possibility of damaging the top by
> storing it this way?
>
> I have looked through the options of the pulley systems, but this will
> be absolutely free. Should I consider storing it in the backyard with
> a cover?
>

Upside down storage will flatten the top, or worse, make it concave.
Store it upright.

tw

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PLEASE REMOVE THE "OBVIOUS" TO REPLY.

Re: 97 Wrangler Hardtop Storage Issues
 

jignesh.amin@gmail.com wrote:
> I have some room in my backyard (with a tarp cover to protect it from
> the weather) to store my hardtop with the topside against the ground
> (essentially upside down). I have looked through forums and no one
> seems to mention this option. Is it because people do not have the
> room or is it because there is a possibility of damaging the top by
> storing it this way?
>
> I have looked through the options of the pulley systems, but this will
> be absolutely free. Should I consider storing it in the backyard with
> a cover?
>

Upside down storage will flatten the top, or worse, make it concave.
Store it upright.

tw

--
PLEASE REMOVE THE "OBVIOUS" TO REPLY.

Re: 97 Wrangler Hardtop Storage Issues
 

jignesh.amin@gmail.com wrote:
> I have some room in my backyard (with a tarp cover to protect it from
> the weather) to store my hardtop with the topside against the ground
> (essentially upside down). I have looked through forums and no one
> seems to mention this option. Is it because people do not have the
> room or is it because there is a possibility of damaging the top by
> storing it this way?
>
> I have looked through the options of the pulley systems, but this will
> be absolutely free. Should I consider storing it in the backyard with
> a cover?
>

Upside down storage will flatten the top, or worse, make it concave.
Store it upright.

tw

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PLEASE REMOVE THE "OBVIOUS" TO REPLY.

Re: 97 Wrangler Hardtop Storage Issues
 

Sell the hard top buy a sun rider and some beer with the cash you won't have
to worry how to store it.

Coasty

<jignesh.amin@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1178990422.908693.323310@l77g2000hsb.googlegr oups.com...
>I have some room in my backyard (with a tarp cover to protect it from
> the weather) to store my hardtop with the topside against the ground
> (essentially upside down). I have looked through forums and no one
> seems to mention this option. Is it because people do not have the
> room or is it because there is a possibility of damaging the top by
> storing it this way?
>
> I have looked through the options of the pulley systems, but this will
> be absolutely free. Should I consider storing it in the backyard with
> a cover?
>