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**Tomo** · 02-05-2018, 08:21 AM

Has anyone made or used a hardtop lift similar to this on a k5?
https://www.topliftpros.com

Seems like a cool (high dollar) idea. I sent them an email to see if a k5 model is doable.

**GMC-YA68** · 02-05-2018, 01:01 PM

Our tops would probably break in half using that...

**Tomo** · 02-05-2018, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by GMC-YA68

Our tops would probably break in half using that...

Damn - I thought weight and the seam might be an issue...

I have a jku (soft top) - ran across this while looking at jeep parts and thought it would be nice if it would work for the k5.

I appreciate your input - I’ll let you all know how they reply.

Okie528 · 02-05-2018, 03:31 PM

I think our tailgates would keep you from getting far enough in, since Jeep tail gates open to the side and ours fold down.

I have seen some post where guys have fabricated an extension and platform to a cherry picker for a similar style lift. A one man lift for our blazers would be awesome!

**Tomo** · 02-05-2018, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Okie528

I think our tailgates would keep you from getting far enough in, since Jeep tail gates open to the side and ours fold down.

I have seen some post where guys have fabricated an extension and platform to a cherry picker for a similar style lift. A one man lift for our blazers would be awesome!

Didn’t even think about the tailgate - that alone will probably make this type of lift impossible.

Man I agree about the 1 man lift. My blazer is far from done but I know I’m not gonna want to be sliding 2xs on my bed rails when it is painted - for the typical hard top lifts I see for our trucks.

**Blazerowner** · 02-05-2018, 09:18 PM

I think the only way to do it is have a carport or garage with a hoist. I’ve seen a few guys on here go that route. Mine is up on the rafters in my shop but I just lifted it up on some 2x4s and chains. It’s heavy, but I did it my self.

PSYCHO_OUTLAW · 02-06-2018, 07:02 PM

My plan is to use a hoist from harbor freight https://www.harborfreight.com/12-ton...ane-60732.html and modify it to lift the top.

What do you guys think?

**richard2717** · 02-06-2018, 07:06 PM

My one man lift has 6' padded extensions for the forks.

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bobshotrodblazer · 02-07-2018, 09:24 AM

Same here

**A1971Blazer** · 02-07-2018, 09:48 AM

another vote for the Bobcat...(top already off in the backgroud) but handy for all lifting needs!
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**richard2717** · 02-07-2018, 09:55 AM

I lost the use of my bobcat for about a month while it was undergoing a rebuild on the axles. After having one since the early 90's I can't imagine my life without one, but I understand not everyone is in the right situation to have one.

02-05-2018, 08:21 AM	#1
Tomo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Indiana Posts: 213	Hard top lift Has anyone made or used a hardtop lift similar to this on a k5? https://www.topliftpros.com Seems like a cool (high dollar) idea. I sent them an email to see if a k5 model is doable.

02-05-2018, 01:01 PM	#2
GMC-YA68 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lee's Summit, MO (KC) Posts: 742	Re: Hard top lift Our tops would probably break in half using that... __________________ -Keegan- '72 Jimmy 4x4 - 5.3/4L65E/NP205 swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663780

02-05-2018, 03:31 PM	#4
Okie528 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 44	Re: Hard top lift I think our tailgates would keep you from getting far enough in, since Jeep tail gates open to the side and ours fold down. I have seen some post where guys have fabricated an extension and platform to a cherry picker for a similar style lift. A one man lift for our blazers would be awesome!

02-05-2018, 09:18 PM	#6
Blazerowner Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Yuba City, Ca Posts: 1,956	Re: Hard top lift I think the only way to do it is have a carport or garage with a hoist. I’ve seen a few guys on here go that route. Mine is up on the rafters in my shop but I just lifted it up on some 2x4s and chains. It’s heavy, but I did it my self. __________________ Kirk 72 Blazer CST 4wd highlander

02-06-2018, 07:02 PM	#7
PSYCHO_OUTLAW Registered User Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 57	Re: Hard top lift My plan is to use a hoist from harbor freight https://www.harborfreight.com/12-ton...ane-60732.html and modify it to lift the top. What do you guys think?

02-06-2018, 07:06 PM	#8
richard2717 Equal opportunity joke ofender Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Eastern Shore of MD Posts: 10,128	Re: Hard top lift My one man lift has 6' padded extensions for the forks. . Attached Images __________________ Members I have met. Dually Jams, OlBlue60, ScottH, Tommyboy24, Dujobo, Warbucket, 2003 Silverado, Notsolo, my90k5, 6t727t2, Special-K ,Jack_71C10, tabarcus,72blazer_mud_bogger,pwdcougar,RSavage,EricSean,1Rippen6,invicta455,tennaragtop71,arks, Kendal,Bennett68C10, Perpendicular, Chainsawman, McGeesCustomMinis,ShortbedClayton,longblue72,6768chevylover,Tim71,Travisarmenta,Ol' Drippy,fleetmitch,georgieb51,Dave,bcnya2,Dadsburb https://paypal.me/6772GMtruckparts Most women like the strong, silent type… Fortunately for me, my wife prefers the out-of-shape, mouthy type.

02-07-2018, 09:24 AM	#9
bobshotrodblazer BigBlockBobby Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lake Worth, Florida Posts: 740	Re: Hard top lift Same here Attached Images __________________ Bob

02-07-2018, 09:48 AM	#10
A1971Blazer Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 2,199	Re: Hard top lift another vote for the Bobcat...(top already off in the backgroud) but handy for all lifting needs! __________________ 1967 C10 Step side 1968 C10 Step side 1970 Chevrolet K/5 Blazer 1972 Chevrolet K/5 Blazer .............

02-07-2018, 09:55 AM	#11
richard2717 Equal opportunity joke ofender Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Eastern Shore of MD Posts: 10,128	Re: Hard top lift I lost the use of my bobcat for about a month while it was undergoing a rebuild on the axles. After having one since the early 90's I can't imagine my life without one, but I understand not everyone is in the right situation to have one. __________________ Members I have met. Dually Jams, OlBlue60, ScottH, Tommyboy24, Dujobo, Warbucket, 2003 Silverado, Notsolo, my90k5, 6t727t2, Special-K ,Jack_71C10, tabarcus,72blazer_mud_bogger,pwdcougar,RSavage,EricSean,1Rippen6,invicta455,tennaragtop71,arks, Kendal,Bennett68C10, Perpendicular, Chainsawman, McGeesCustomMinis,ShortbedClayton,longblue72,6768chevylover,Tim71,Travisarmenta,Ol' Drippy,fleetmitch,georgieb51,Dave,bcnya2,Dadsburb https://paypal.me/6772GMtruckparts Most women like the strong, silent type… Fortunately for me, my wife prefers the out-of-shape, mouthy type.



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