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YOUR RESEARCHHome made electric top lift less then $150
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Use extra padding
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Note: I had some open cell roll bar foam that I used for extra padding under the top edges.
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I was able to adjust the straps, so now they are about 8-9 inches from the edge of the glass.
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the point where the pin fits and you tighten with the red allen key ?
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Using #8 hook the chains to the ring slide the 1/2" pipe foam over the chains put another #8 on the ends
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This is the top hoist that I made for less then $150 to allow me to mount\remove my top by myself.
1. 52" x 3/4 DIA steel pipe
2. Two 45 Deg fittings
3. Two 4" nipples
4. Two 3/4" caps
5. Two 1/4" eye bolts
6. 1 length ea of 3/4" and 1/2"pipe insulation
7. 10' of lightweight welded link chain
8. 6 pcs threaded chain joining links mine are ~5/16"dia (it was a 6 pack card)
9. Two 2 1/2" x 5/16 welded chrome rings
10. if you don't have any buy some 10-12" plastic wire ties while you are there
11. Two sets of bike rack straps - fabric straps with flat vinyl hooks for trunk lid(local bike store) $15
12. Harbor Freight 440 lb electric winch ($89 on sale in store)
1-10 Cost less then $35 total at Home Depot
1. Screw the pipe bits together to form a "\______/"
2. Drill holes in the pipe cap for the eye bolts. put them together and mount the caps.
3. Cover the pipe assy with the 3/4" foam pipe insulation all of the way to 1/2" past each end. Use wire ties to hold it together.
4. Figure the right length of chain to reach from the center of the top to the eye bolt on one side cut two pieces(leave it a couple links long (or buy another card of *8 above). there will be some left over
5. Using #8 hook the chains to the ring slide the 1/2" pipe foam over the chains put another #8 on the ends
6. Run the straps through one end of a 10" length of chain and tie them off. (Mine had adjustable buckles) put a #8 through the other end to tie to the 2nd ring, cover the chain with 1/2" foam
7. Hang your HF winch, I doubled the lift wire with the extra sheave to slow the lift speed
8. Hook your lifting rings with the straps, chain and padded pipe attached to the winch
9. Put the car under your lift unhook one end of the padded pipe, pass it through the car under the top hook it up and up up and away�.
Now you have an electric hoist that allows you to easily mount and remove your top by yourself for about $140
Note: I had some open cell roll bar foam that I used for extra padding under the top edges. Also this year I shortened my chain and added short �training� leashes for 200+ pound dogs. The hooks make it easier to attach to the eyebolts. That is why I have the nylon strap through as a back up.
Nice lift saves shoutin a second person to help remove hard top etc
have a question what is that black rubber with bellows on ? the point where the pin fits and you tighten with the red allen key ? On my hard top I dont have those black rubber boots ?
I paid a little more, but real happy with the results...did the install today...and it seems scary to have
that thing hanging there for long periods....but.....that's what insurance is for.........
CBR76
The black rubber bellows are bump stops from a rear set of Bilsteins that I had to cut off of my 72 911. They are there to keep me from puncturing my knuckle head on the pins when I walk under the top. This year I moved the hoist up into the ceiling and got about 14" more clearance so I don't really need them.
Marc
I plan to be there. I did the PSE mod so if you are there you can hear it.
2000996
You are braver then me. I couldn't bring myself to put the rear lift clips on the edge of the glass. I moved them to the solid part.
I went out to look it over; there's only that small strip mounted right on the glass itself, so not much support. there doesn't seem to be alot of weight carried by those two straps since they're at a 90 to the center brace, but over an extended period, I guess there would be a problem.
I was able to adjust the straps, so now they are about 8-9 inches from the edge of the glass.
I also ran a cable around the ceiling beam and the motor braces last night to strap the motor securely to the beam that's on the other side of the drywall. I can see it now.... the motor ripping all screws right off and landing on the top...
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...ml#post2151938
Looks like official weight is 33kg or ~73lbs. If you have two people lifting it on it really does not feel that heavy. It is an awkward position to hold when lifting\walking it from the rear to mounting position, especially when one of the lifters is a "Craftsman of small stature" old Bell Labs euphemism for female.
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