until i can build a hardtop hoist (hopefully in the next few weeks) ill be
leaving the hardtop on my jeep. in the meantime im trying to figure out
what you guys do with a tj soft top when its off the jeep. it doesnt fold
up due to the frame, its to big to lay flat, and it wont stand up because of
the bends in the frame. any tips would be appreciated.

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Nathan W. Collier
http://7SlotGrille.com

 

"Earle Horton" <enfermero_diabolico@registerednurses.com> wrote in message
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> I put my YJ soft top in the box it came in. I have to take the bows in
half
> to do that, so if I am lazy I just hang them from a bike hook. Can't you
> take the canvas off the frame and fold it?

it doesnt appear to be totally removeable from the frame......unless im
missing something. i was going to put some large hooks on my garage wall
for my hard doors anyway, i suppose i could use them for the soft top for
now. i was just wondering if there were any better ideas floating around
before i start drilling for hooks.

> My "hardtop hoist" looks a lot like two long saw horses.

im in the process of designing one out of light gauge tubing that folds up
when the top is on the jeep. more on that later. :-)


--
Nathan W. Collier
http://7SlotGrille.com

 

Nathan:

I fold down my '02 TJ soft top every fall and wrap it up in a large
painter's drop cloth. I fold it up as tightly as possible then wrap the drop
cloth around it, then use packing tape around the drop cloth, then I hang
it on two large hooks (from Home Depot) high up on the garage wall.

The frame sticks out a little but it stays that way all winter and the drop
cloth protects it from dust, dirt, etc.

I leave the hardtop on from about November till March (Cleveland winters
stink), then the soft top goes back on for the spring and summer.

Tom

"Nathan W. Collier" <abuse@aol.com> wrote in message
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> until i can build a hardtop hoist (hopefully in the next few weeks) ill be
> leaving the hardtop on my jeep. in the meantime im trying to figure out
> what you guys do with a tj soft top when its off the jeep. it doesnt fold
> up due to the frame, its to big to lay flat, and it wont stand up because
of
> the bends in the frame. any tips would be appreciated.
>
> --
> Nathan W. Collier
> http://7SlotGrille.com
>
>