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

 

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
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> 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

 

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

 

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

 

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

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01 XJ Sport

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Function: noun
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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.

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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.

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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

 

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

 

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