Reviews for Lange Originals 014-SIM Hoist-A-Top Simple 76-18 Jeep CJ7 & Wrangler

This works great, and with some on-line video help, the installation wasn’t too bad, even for a novice. Big problem, though, is the strap WILL leave a permanent discoloration on a white top wherever it touches it. To avoid this you must put a cloth between the strap and the top. That’s the only reason for 4 instead of 5 stars.

This is a good product and installs pretty easy. The instructions provided are not the best. However, there are enough videos online that you can figure it out. It comes with everything you need except the lumber. The crank and gearing rotate smoothly and the top lifts easily. I could definitely recommend this product.

At first, I was highly disappointed with the install and the overall way the top hung on the hoist. It was not level and we had difficulty with the instructions as the suggested board size was not accurate with the standards for studs and joist. Just measure your stud and joist width to ensure proper sizes. Had I not done a test of strength with my own weight, I most likely would have woken up the next morning with my top laying on the hood of my Jeep! Luckily we were able to make the corrections and mount the boards securely to the studs and added a few extra screws for extra piece of mind. Now that I am comfortable that the top is securely fastened and the hoist is installed properly, I am very pleased with the way this hoist works. If you are looking to purchase, my suggestion would be to set the top on the ground and make adjustments to the height of the cables based on how you want the top to hang. I propped up the front of the top about 4 inches to ensure the front of the top was higher than the back. This will allow easier install and removal of the top as well as give more clearance when hanging in the garage! Not bad at all for $150. Side note, switch arms every now and then to ensure and even workout when cranking the top up and down.

This works great and only needs one person. Easy to install.

Fairly simple to install. Instructions specify board lengths but important to confirm stud width before making any cuts (assumes 18" on center).

Also, there will be a need for adjustments to the cable/clamps as the strap does stretch a bit the first few times.

I really liked this system. Made taking the Hard top a breeze. I will say making sure everything was lined up properly was a challenge but could be overcome. Also Trimming excess cable length is difficult but at least you know the cable is strong.

Nice product. Easy to use.

Serves it's purpose. The pulleys are held in place with 2" wood screws. I was not comfortable with leaving the top stored above my other vehicles in the garage with 8 screws (not lag bolts) holding the weight of the top. I used the hoist to remove the top and then used ratchet tie downs to secure the top to the ceiling of my garage for piece of mind.

Went up fairly simply. No real hassles.

Solid product. Very simple design. You might need to take the wheel off to attach the lag bolts to the back wall, but only design flaw I could find. Will take you a couples hours to install right, but all you need is called out in the specs.