Smittybilt 510001 Hard Top Hoist for Jeep CJ/YJ/TJ/JK,Black

Used to lift top off my Wrangler. Installed easily Worked great with my 9 foot ceiling

Works great, just watch how the cable winds.The pins to put it together are terrible. Go buy nuts, bolts, and washers instead.The wheels work but I don’t really use them.

Easy installation, works perfectly..

The winch itself works great!! It is easy to install and easy to operate. The frame that goes over your hardtop on the other hand could be a lot better!! I have the two door wrangler and the hooks that go up underneath in the front aren’t terrible idea ended up modifying and using straps with carabiners instead!! Took lots of modifications to get it working ideally to wear the top was lifted level and to where I didn’t have to worry about it being damaged. The overall concept of their design is good but nothing is plug-and-play!! I would consider this nothing more than parts for you to use but with the content that your name to invest more time and money to make it better!

Warning! Don't be fooled, the lifting frame does not fit my 2017 Wrangler JK two-door, and there's no way to adjust it to fit. Plus the lifting hook in the rear between the glass and the top doesn't fit either and scratched my top. Of course, you'll discover this only after you install the winch, assemble the frame and try to lift the top. Sent a message to the seller, but never got a reply, so I had to buy a lifting frame from Lange Originals, which fit like it was made for it. Oh wait, it was.

Makes life easy

Very important - if you have 4 door the J-hooks fit to the side; just where the rear windows begin to curve.Putting together the frame is not very Difficult, however instructions seem to complicate it. The entire frame is assembled with roll-pins in a slide-in type design. You slip pads over the frame supports to protect the top and freedom panels. (Bungees included)I did install legs and wheels as my top was on the floor of my garage. I was able to easily hook it to the hoists and it rolled right into a plumb positio. Then I simply hoisted straight up.I saw a lot of negative comments regarding the speed and jerkyness of the winch operation. I tried it first directly to the cable terminal hook - and it was really fast and jerky. However, a pull is included. Simply remove the main bolt and side fasteners and thread the cable through. Then reassemble the pulley and hook the terminal hook to the hole in the side of the hoist. In this configuration, it was smooth as butter.In all, I’m very satisfied. The instructions suck, but if you have a modicum of technical skills you’ll be fine.Unlike the instructions suggested. I test fitted the mounting support and marked and drilled holes. Then assembled the hoist to the mounting support and bolted in using an impact driver. To simply this entire process I rented an indoor scaffolding from Home Depot for $32

Works good