Alan

>>3500 pounds might sound like enough but that's
>>3500 pounds *on wheels*, not stuck in muck or even sand or snow.

Most "boat trailer winches" are very careful to say in some flavor of fine print
"3500 lb boat". Which means it will pull a 3500 lb boat up a 20 degree or so
ramp/trailer setup. It likely does NOT mean it can give a 3500 lb tug. I bet
it can't lift either end of your jeep into the air if you tested it (1000-2000
lbs), and if it could pull 3500 it should easily be able to lift one end.

Assuming you find a good place to hook it to that is!

But it might lift the hard top as others have suggested, but don't stand under it!

alan