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BobbyK · 02-10-2021, 09:28 PM

Here's the hoist in action.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4X-flPMbAxE

**DeadheadNM** · 07-31-2022, 10:35 AM

Bump. Here’s an idea borrowed from a 4Runner: https://www.toyota-4runner.org/class...tml#post889965

**truckster** · 07-31-2022, 11:14 AM

I'm not taking mine off and putting it back on anymore since I got a Softopper. I stored mine by putting heavy-duty anchor bolts in the roof trusses and winching it to the garage ceiling upside-down with cargo straps.

**DeadheadNM** · 07-31-2022, 12:28 PM

Sounds like a good plan. I want to devise a winch system in the new garage to hoist it off and up then would anchor in place with some cable wire or similar for long term ceiling storage.

I’ve been eyeing tall unistrut and trolleys as a consideration to allow some front to back motion. Figure I need some sort of rigid support side to side to mitigate and flex that might otherwise occur down midline.

**Blazerowner** · 08-03-2022, 11:24 PM

Does anyone worry about the stress on the trusses? I’ve read a few places they are not designed for this type of weight. I’ve seen heavier items stored though. Maybe I’m over thinking it? This is how I’ve stored mine.

**DeadheadNM** · 08-04-2022, 08:38 AM

I do and added some additional support to better distribute the weight

mister.freeze · 08-11-2022, 11:01 AM

I saw somewhere where a guy used am engine hoist/cherry picker to lift from the inside. I thought it was a great idea, but the rear hatch had to stay open. I use some masonry scaffolding.

02-10-2021, 09:28 PM	#26
BobbyK Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi. Posts: 1,772	Re: How are you storing your Blazer top? Here's the hoist in action. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4X-flPMbAxE __________________ 71 blazer,350SBC,approx.375HP,700R4,factory GM TPI.Dual electric fans,33x12.5x15 ATR on stock suspension. Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,MI. See ALL my Blazer pic's HERE

07-31-2022, 10:35 AM	#27
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,446	Re: How are you storing your Blazer top? Bump. Here’s an idea borrowed from a 4Runner: https://www.toyota-4runner.org/class...tml#post889965 __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

07-31-2022, 11:14 AM	#28
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,977	Re: How are you storing your Blazer top? I'm not taking mine off and putting it back on anymore since I got a Softopper. I stored mine by putting heavy-duty anchor bolts in the roof trusses and winching it to the garage ceiling upside-down with cargo straps. __________________ I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. - Thomas Jefferson

07-31-2022, 12:28 PM	#29
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,446	Re: How are you storing your Blazer top? Sounds like a good plan. I want to devise a winch system in the new garage to hoist it off and up then would anchor in place with some cable wire or similar for long term ceiling storage. I’ve been eyeing tall unistrut and trolleys as a consideration to allow some front to back motion. Figure I need some sort of rigid support side to side to mitigate and flex that might otherwise occur down midline. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

08-03-2022, 11:24 PM	#30
Blazerowner Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Yuba City, Ca Posts: 1,956	Re: How are you storing your Blazer top? Does anyone worry about the stress on the trusses? I’ve read a few places they are not designed for this type of weight. I’ve seen heavier items stored though. Maybe I’m over thinking it? This is how I’ve stored mine. Attached Images __________________ Kirk 72 Blazer CST 4wd highlander

08-04-2022, 08:38 AM	#31
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,446	Re: How are you storing your Blazer top? I do and added some additional support to better distribute the weight Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

08-11-2022, 11:01 AM	#32
mister.freeze Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 733	Re: How are you storing your Blazer top? I saw somewhere where a guy used am engine hoist/cherry picker to lift from the inside. I thought it was a great idea, but the rear hatch had to stay open. I use some masonry scaffolding. __________________ '72 K5, known as 'the Fox.'



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