🚙 Elevate Your Jeep Experience with Ease!
The Lange Originals Hoist-A-Top Simple JL is a user-friendly solution for removing and storing the hardtop of your 2018-Current Jeep Wrangler, designed for single-person operation with a self-braking worm gear for added safety. Weighing just 11.11 pounds and featuring compact dimensions, this hoist is both practical and stylish, making it an essential accessory for Jeep enthusiasts.
Manufacturer | Lange Originals |
Brand | Lange Originals |
Model | Hoist A Top Simple JL |
Item Weight | 11.11 pounds |
Package Dimensions | 9.37 x 8.07 x 5.83 inches |
Exterior | Painted |
Manufacturer Part Number | 014-SIMJL |
W**B
Nice unit that works well
Good instructions that are easy to follow. The 3 1/2” screws to attach wood to ceiling and wall not included but should be. Following install, lifted top with ease and required only minor adjustment to level. Well worth the investment of time and money for the enjoyment of riding in the Jeep open air.
D**O
Works really good
Good price, take your time installing. One person on of now.
S**I
2+ hours
Easy to follow, used many other reviews as reference as well. Worth taking your time!
A**R
Great product. Awful instructions
This was super easy to install, once I figured out what needed to happen. The instructions leave much to be desired but it’s very simple once you work through that. I actually hand hoisted it up and it took a lot of cranks but zero effort, the pulley system really does it’s job. I used extra screws and had more ceiling beams available so I did screw into every beam for extra support. It’s been hanging for over a month now without issue.My one complaint is that with the design of the front support I can’t get it as close to the ceiling as I’d like.
N**S
Works as promised - instructions somewhat confusing
Just installed today. The instructions were not the best for a JL, but a YouTube video & quick call to the company and everything was solved. Definitely call the company if you have questions! I did end up lowering the top to the floor to even the wire lengths better before raising back up and that helped with stabilization and ease of mind.
M**A
Wish I’d Known Before Buying—Save Yourself the Headache
1. Unboxing & First LookThe product itself seemed decent out of the box, but the written instructions were anything but clear. Every step felt like a puzzle missing half its pieces.2. Diving into the InstructionsI turned to the included booklet first—big mistake. Vague diagrams, minimal text, and no sense of sequence left me guessing what went where. After 30 minutes of rereading the same paragraph, I gave up and headed to YouTube.3. YouTube MarathonThe official videos were a slight improvement, yet still skipped critical details. I had to replay sections five or six times just to keep pace, pausing constantly to double‑check part orientation.4. The Five‑Hour “Quick Install”From opening the box to the “finished” lift‑top, I clocked five hours of careful, methodical work. Even then, the lid refused to rise evenly—one side sits a good inch higher than the other.5. Round Two on the HorizonTo straighten the top, I’ll need to loosen everything, nudge parts millimeter by millimeter, and tighten it all up again. Realistically, that’s another 90 minutes—if I’m lucky.6. Final TakeI went for the budget option and learned the hard way: you really do get what you pay for. If you value your time (and your sanity), look elsewhere. Spend a few extra dollars on a different model with clearer instructions.
J**.
It's ok
The product is easy to install and works for the most part. You do need to play with the length of the cables when you raise it otherwise the front end of the top will tip forward and not be level. Outside of that it works and love having the top out of the way.
B**B
2022 hard top it works
Watch the you tube video. This was so easy to install. Makes it easy to remove my top. Stores right in the roof. Comparative to other models this is a great value at this price point. All materials are good quality and rated for my JLU roof. Took the roof off by myself in 12 minutes
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