Removing Hard Top...
Senior User
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 144
Likes: 0
From: Baton Rouge
Inspect your rubber seals when you put it back on. I like to ut O-Ring grease on mine to moisten them up so they don't dry rot and crack. And obviously make sure they are seated correctly. Other than that, nope.
Senior User
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 318
Likes: 0
From: Wisconsin
For taking it off, you will probably need two people at least since it is fairly heavy. When taking it off and putting it back on, you have to watch the seals on the edges so you don't catch them on anything and rip them. Also, when storing while it is off, keep it on a flat surface so you don't wreck the seals.
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 20
Likes: 0
Thanks, sounds easy enough. Have any of you rigged up some kind of hoist system so it can be done single handedly?? I have some ideas but wondering if there is anything else out there (where to hook to, etc..)...
Senior User
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 318
Likes: 0
From: Wisconsin
I have heard of taking two 2X4s and putting them on each end of the top running across the width of the top. This way all you have to do is lift one end at a time and then slide the 2X4 through. Then you can take straps and attach them to the ends of the 2X4s and lift up.
Senior User
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 144
Likes: 0
From: Baton Rouge
I have been considering doing something like that but don't want 4 hooks on the corners of the top. Thats been the best idea I've had. Oh, plus leaving it off permanantly so I don't need a hoist system.
Sorry I thought you already had it off, so when taking it off other than what topfisherman said, alot of people say not to slide it, unbolt it and lift it straight up. I actually always slide it and have had no problems but according to some, thats the wrong way.
Another thing that I've done is not put all the bolts back in. Just put corners and maybe midway bolts. I haven't had any trouble doing that either.
Sorry I thought you already had it off, so when taking it off other than what topfisherman said, alot of people say not to slide it, unbolt it and lift it straight up. I actually always slide it and have had no problems but according to some, thats the wrong way.
Another thing that I've done is not put all the bolts back in. Just put corners and maybe midway bolts. I haven't had any trouble doing that either.
Elder User
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 656
Likes: 1
From: Houston
I tried doing a system and it failed. I bought to pullys only about 4" dia. and tied two ropes to each corner of the top. Then I tied a rope on each side of the two ropes to the corners and put the now single ropes on each side through the two pullys. I found out that I need bigger pullys. I was way to heavy for me to lift it.
Trending Topics
Senior User
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 228
Likes: 0
From: USA_NY
Primitive I know but works.....I have another full size Ford with no cap......So I just back up to it,,,.....And slide the cap off the Bronco and on to the F150.....Same width and takes no strength...I leave both tailgates up......Only like a 12" GAP......Just figured this one out today....
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026
Brett Foote
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time
Joe Kucinski
Ford Super Duty: 5 Things Owners LOVE, 5 Things They LOATHE!
Joe Kucinski
Every 2026 Ford Truck Engine RANKED from WORST to FIRST!
Michael S. Palmer
The Best F-150 Deal of Every Trim Level (XL through Raptor)
Joe Kucinski
Lead Driver
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 9,182
Likes: 12
From: Gateway to the West
The process is deliniated in the FAQ's. Also includes a few tips for those who may have 92 and later models which have different hardware securing the top but otherwise the removal process is the same.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
ogarcia434
1968-Present E-Series Van/Cutaway/Chassis
3
Aug 21, 2016 01:37 PM
rtbrew
1978 - 1996 Big Bronco
3
Feb 23, 2002 01:41 PM