Originally Posted by Sarge559

Just finished this today. Used a chain hoist, covered cable, pulleys, etc. I made a platform from left over plywood strips. I have heard that with a topper you should not hook the sides as it could cause the shell to spread out over time. Not sure if thats true but whatever.

Chain hoist mounted to wall of garage.



Platform with cables.



Pulleys mounted to 2x4s on ceiling with a ton of lag screws into the joists.



Cables all coming together. I left this off and just went straight from the pulleys above the platform to the hook of the chain hoist. Then found out that geometry can bite you in the butt.



It works!