How heavy is an Unlimited hardtop??
Does anybody have any experience with an Unlimited's hardtop?? Can it be
lifted by two guys without serious injury? ;-) Seems like it would be considerably heavier than a regular TJ hardtop Regards, Jim |
Re: How heavy is an Unlimited hardtop??
I lifted the top on my 1980 Ramcharger by myself. It was a metal top. I
would think that the top on the unlimited wouldn't be bad. Maybe you can try it out at the dealer? Carl "JimT" <shortyharris_199@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:I7lKd.8129$r27.5996@newsread1.news.pas.earthl ink.net... > Does anybody have any experience with an Unlimited's hardtop?? Can it be > lifted by two guys without serious injury? ;-) Seems like it would be > considerably heavier than a regular TJ hardtop > > Regards, Jim |
Re: How heavy is an Unlimited hardtop??
I lifted the top on my 1980 Ramcharger by myself. It was a metal top. I
would think that the top on the unlimited wouldn't be bad. Maybe you can try it out at the dealer? Carl "JimT" <shortyharris_199@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:I7lKd.8129$r27.5996@newsread1.news.pas.earthl ink.net... > Does anybody have any experience with an Unlimited's hardtop?? Can it be > lifted by two guys without serious injury? ;-) Seems like it would be > considerably heavier than a regular TJ hardtop > > Regards, Jim |
Re: How heavy is an Unlimited hardtop??
I lifted the top on my 1980 Ramcharger by myself. It was a metal top. I
would think that the top on the unlimited wouldn't be bad. Maybe you can try it out at the dealer? Carl "JimT" <shortyharris_199@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:I7lKd.8129$r27.5996@newsread1.news.pas.earthl ink.net... > Does anybody have any experience with an Unlimited's hardtop?? Can it be > lifted by two guys without serious injury? ;-) Seems like it would be > considerably heavier than a regular TJ hardtop > > Regards, Jim |
Re: How heavy is an Unlimited hardtop??
I used to take my CJ7 HT off/on by myself when the need arose, but that
was about 15 yrs. ago. :) I think the reg. TJ top is 150#s and I like to have a buddy there for stability and pure grunt. I would think the Unltd. would be that much more unwieldy, but I would think two guys should be able to do it without injury. My brother has one of those Lange hoists and does his by himself all the time, might think about that. Once I get my garage in order, I'm going to make/buy one. JimT wrote: > Does anybody have any experience with an Unlimited's hardtop?? Can it be > lifted by two guys without serious injury? ;-) Seems like it would be > considerably heavier than a regular TJ hardtop > > Regards, Jim -- __________________________________________________ _________ tw 71 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco 03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5" 01 XJ Sport There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness." -- Dave Barry Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940 Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase') A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase, 1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II. (Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email) __________________________________________________ _________ |
Re: How heavy is an Unlimited hardtop??
I used to take my CJ7 HT off/on by myself when the need arose, but that
was about 15 yrs. ago. :) I think the reg. TJ top is 150#s and I like to have a buddy there for stability and pure grunt. I would think the Unltd. would be that much more unwieldy, but I would think two guys should be able to do it without injury. My brother has one of those Lange hoists and does his by himself all the time, might think about that. Once I get my garage in order, I'm going to make/buy one. JimT wrote: > Does anybody have any experience with an Unlimited's hardtop?? Can it be > lifted by two guys without serious injury? ;-) Seems like it would be > considerably heavier than a regular TJ hardtop > > Regards, Jim -- __________________________________________________ _________ tw 71 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco 03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5" 01 XJ Sport There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness." -- Dave Barry Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940 Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase') A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase, 1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II. (Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email) __________________________________________________ _________ |
Re: How heavy is an Unlimited hardtop??
I used to take my CJ7 HT off/on by myself when the need arose, but that
was about 15 yrs. ago. :) I think the reg. TJ top is 150#s and I like to have a buddy there for stability and pure grunt. I would think the Unltd. would be that much more unwieldy, but I would think two guys should be able to do it without injury. My brother has one of those Lange hoists and does his by himself all the time, might think about that. Once I get my garage in order, I'm going to make/buy one. JimT wrote: > Does anybody have any experience with an Unlimited's hardtop?? Can it be > lifted by two guys without serious injury? ;-) Seems like it would be > considerably heavier than a regular TJ hardtop > > Regards, Jim -- __________________________________________________ _________ tw 71 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco 03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5" 01 XJ Sport There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness." -- Dave Barry Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940 Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase') A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase, 1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II. (Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email) __________________________________________________ _________ |
Re: How heavy is an Unlimited hardtop??
Jim,
Check the video tape what came in the glove box of your Unlimited, "Operating Tips, Jeep Wrangler...." These instructions recommend 4 people remove the top from Jeep Wrangler Unlimited because it is heavier than the regular Wrangler hard top. Storage of the top once it is removed is also an issue, Jeep recommends you store it in the normal horizontal position, and not upside down or on the end. The video shows 4 guys removing top and placing it on a couple of two by sixes, 2X6 placed next to the jeep on the floor. Moving very slowly not sure because it is heavy or for impact to the video production. Also discussed, and a reminder is to open the back hatch window, and leave it up for the removal operation. You will have 8 torx bolts to remove, etc. etc. Check owner's manual for details. Good Luck with you Unlimited Gus Hrncir 281.498.5740 "JimT" <shortyharris_199@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:I7lKd.8129$r27.5996@newsread1.news.pas.earthl ink.net... > Does anybody have any experience with an Unlimited's hardtop?? Can it be > lifted by two guys without serious injury? ;-) Seems like it would be > considerably heavier than a regular TJ hardtop > > Regards, Jim |
Re: How heavy is an Unlimited hardtop??
Jim,
Check the video tape what came in the glove box of your Unlimited, "Operating Tips, Jeep Wrangler...." These instructions recommend 4 people remove the top from Jeep Wrangler Unlimited because it is heavier than the regular Wrangler hard top. Storage of the top once it is removed is also an issue, Jeep recommends you store it in the normal horizontal position, and not upside down or on the end. The video shows 4 guys removing top and placing it on a couple of two by sixes, 2X6 placed next to the jeep on the floor. Moving very slowly not sure because it is heavy or for impact to the video production. Also discussed, and a reminder is to open the back hatch window, and leave it up for the removal operation. You will have 8 torx bolts to remove, etc. etc. Check owner's manual for details. Good Luck with you Unlimited Gus Hrncir 281.498.5740 "JimT" <shortyharris_199@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:I7lKd.8129$r27.5996@newsread1.news.pas.earthl ink.net... > Does anybody have any experience with an Unlimited's hardtop?? Can it be > lifted by two guys without serious injury? ;-) Seems like it would be > considerably heavier than a regular TJ hardtop > > Regards, Jim |
Re: How heavy is an Unlimited hardtop??
Jim,
Check the video tape what came in the glove box of your Unlimited, "Operating Tips, Jeep Wrangler...." These instructions recommend 4 people remove the top from Jeep Wrangler Unlimited because it is heavier than the regular Wrangler hard top. Storage of the top once it is removed is also an issue, Jeep recommends you store it in the normal horizontal position, and not upside down or on the end. The video shows 4 guys removing top and placing it on a couple of two by sixes, 2X6 placed next to the jeep on the floor. Moving very slowly not sure because it is heavy or for impact to the video production. Also discussed, and a reminder is to open the back hatch window, and leave it up for the removal operation. You will have 8 torx bolts to remove, etc. etc. Check owner's manual for details. Good Luck with you Unlimited Gus Hrncir 281.498.5740 "JimT" <shortyharris_199@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:I7lKd.8129$r27.5996@newsread1.news.pas.earthl ink.net... > Does anybody have any experience with an Unlimited's hardtop?? Can it be > lifted by two guys without serious injury? ;-) Seems like it would be > considerably heavier than a regular TJ hardtop > > Regards, Jim |
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