HARKEN - Hardtop Overhead Garage Storage Hoist for Jeep Wrangler and Ford Bronco, Self-Leveling, Safe Anti-Drop System, Easy One-Person Operation, Garage Organization

I didn't have room in my low and tight garage for a winch hoist so I opted for Harken. Install took some time due to me be anal on measuring precisely but the install is pretty straight forward. It takes some muscle to get all of the hardware in but the instructions are thorough and easy to follow. Amazing for the money and does the job safely. Great product!

I purchased the Harken Hoister 7803B.12 4 Point System for my 2017 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 2-Door (hard top w/ "Freedom Panels"). I installed the system in my garage myself, which took most of the day (my rafters were hard to locate with a stud finder, and they weren't all exactly 16" on-center). The system works well; I was able to lift the hard top off of my Jeep with very little effort. Putting the top back on was just as simple. We've had several unseasonably warm days here in central Illinois; it was a perfect chance to get out and try my new Jeep with the top (and doors) off. I would have given five stars, but the instruction manual that was included was a generic manual for all of their lifts (the images showed it lifting a canoe). I went on their website and found the proper manual for a Wrangler hard top - I shouldn't have to do this when I'm purchasing a kit made specifically for a Jeep.

I ordered this to use on my 1970 Jeepster Commando top. After reading the details i guessed it would work for this like any other hard top for newer models. it did a good job and with the adjustable straps the fit overall was easy, even though my top is much different style then newer versions. The only thing i would suggest is adding a safety cleat to attach to the wall as added security when the top is fully lifted. I am near max weight with my top so the hoist line diameter is a little tough on my hands but i will not be lifting it an a regular basis so not a huge issue. install was straightforward and easily done on in a 1/2day

I think it's a good product. It works well. But it took a lot of trial and error to get there. It was not easy to follow the directions. The directions included were for a generic hoist--not Jeep specific. Google for 4907Jeep.PDF and you'll find the jeep directions (i dont think you can include non Amazon links in reviews). Super easy to hoist the top up and down by yourself. If the jeep is not located exactly below the pulleys you will need helpers to help guide it up or down. Make sure a few things: *The 2x6 to the ceiling to vary based on install. Easy to do, but time consuming to mark all the joists/rafters and lay it out. I highly recommend some SPAX or similar screws that do not require pre-drilling. And use an impact driver with the right head driver nut, or Torx bit. Doing this with a ratchet would be a complete pain. * Lay out the board on the ground and measure the rafter's center from the wall. Mark the board, and start the screws into the board. Then turn it up and climb the ladder and land one screw into the rafter and you should be ok. Then drive the remaining screws. * Directions call for 2x6. I used 2x6. But i don't see why it cant be done with 2x4. * The 2x6 and SPAX screws cost about $25 from Menards/Home Depot. Not a big deal, but factor that into the cost compared to other units. I did 2 screws into 4 rafters, so 8 per board, 16 total. At $0.50 each, that's $8 right there. Plus 2x 2x6x102" (stud) @ $9.50 each. (i needed to buy a $3 T40 bit to drive the SPAX lag screws as well). I would've rather used Unistrut, but the pig tail eye hook required for the pulley is a wood screw. * The distance from top of roof to ceiling must be *at most* the same as from roof to back wall (distance between block and tackle). For every inch the roof goes up, the block and tackle cinches up 1 inch. You are at max height when the knot hits the pulley, or the block meets the tackle. * You can move the block and tackle offset from center if you need to increase the distance from wall to pulleys. * Make sure to tie the knot evenly at the same height across all black ropes. Once installed and on the ceiling, make sure to mark them at even points. Measure the same distance from the ceiling down, or from the floor up and mark the black rope and make the knots. (bonus points for using a laser level to make them even). I had the knots a few inches different and the roof was uneven--the one side maxed out (knot hit the pulley) before the other side. I had to take it all down and move the knot. There is no easy way to "move" the knot--you have to undo the first knot and re-tie a new knot. * Make sure to be patient with the knots. They take 2-3 minutes each to tie. Longer if you have a very long "tail" of black rope. It's not hard--the graphic is good in the manual, but unless you own a sailboat or are a boy scout who just got his knot badge, it takes a few min to learn it. And everything times 4 since you have to do it for all the black ropes. I had mine uneven and had to retie all 4 of them multiple times. * Make sure the knot is below the roof line of the jeep cover so you can get the roof tight to the ceiling. * Instead of cutting the end of the ropes, i just coiled them up and velcro'ed them to the strap. * Cinch up the internal strap to "lower" the knots. * I don't like how the metal clip that connects the straps is so close to the end--it can rub against the top. Might make sense to shove a rag in between so it doesn't scratch the finish of top. * If you want to lower it to the floor, you will need to make sure you have the appropriate distance between block and tackle for the black ropes to go all the way to the floor. * Line up the jeep in the garage where you want it and mark the floor with duct tape or similar so you know where to pull in. * When you lower the roof, make sure the jeep is directly below or have a few helpers to guide the top down so the pins lock in directly. * OPEN THE REAR DOORS (or take them off). The top will bump into them on the way up and down and could scratch the doors. * DO NOT FORGET THE WIPER CONNECTION! I did that once already and it got hung up. * The straps need to go front to back and run the sides the top. This is opposite of the canoe example in the manual. All in all, a good product. A bit over priced for just ropes, pulleys and a block and tackle. I think more like $99 would be fair. It isn't a hard install, but it takes time. Having a helper at times is very helpful too.

This thing works!! Not only does it work it works fantastic and is so easy to use. Word to the wise, if you don’t have any carpentry experience you should probably ask for help from someone who does.

This is a great system! I was able to put a 16' canoe up in an unused space in the ceiling of my garage. Installation took about 3 hours and you want to be sure to do it right so leave the beers for afterwards. I have a slanted garage ceiling and this hoister works great for it. I installed everything parallel to the slanted ceiling except for the pigtails, which hang vertical (so they are going into the mounting boards at an angle. The hoisting angle of the rope is a little different and the release angle is higher than it normally would be, but there are no issues getting the boat up or down. A great solution for storing my boat!

This is one of those jobs that will test your patience. Certainly not something you want to rush. Installing the support beams took me an hour alone. Be sure you watch the youtube videos out there before you decide where to install your unit. The instructions are 7/10 and you have to be prepared to tie several figure-8 knots (instructions included) and you may need to adjust them several times or re-do them (this is where my patience was tested). It took my wife and I about 3 hours from start to finish after I had the support beams installed. Overall, it looks great and seems to be secure. My only concern would be that the total weight is relying on a small clip to snap. Regardless, if it falls, my hardtop won't land on the floor but it will continue to hang but could really do some damage to a person or anything under it. I also don't understand how it costs what it does; There are minimal pieces in the package and I'm sure it doesn't cost that much to make. In my opinion, it's a fair product but should cost $99. Be sure to watch the youtube videos before install, have a couple ladders ready and someone to help.

Instructions were hard to manage.. but there are plenty of YouTube videos for this exact product. Works exactly as expected!