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DIY Bronco Hard Top Removal System: Shopping List
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Christa Kruty
We built our own DIY hard top removal system — easy to use, budget-friendly, and garage-tested. This list includes everything we used in our setup, from lift hardware and straps to handy extras that protect your Bronco's paint. Whether you’re buildin...
 
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Here's my video overviewing our setup!
DIY Bronco Hard Top Lift System (Cheap + Easy Setup) #bronco #diy #garagehack
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2x of these for the vertical structure
Unbranded 4 in. x 4 in. x 8 ft. #2 Ground Contact Pressure-Treated Southern Yellow Pine Timber 194354
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1x of these for cross supports between the vertical 4x4's
Unbranded 2 in. x 4 in. x 96 in. #2 Premium Grade KD-HT Stud 058449
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2x of these for the top beams from wall to 4x4
Unbranded 2 in. x 6 in. x 10 ft. #2 Premium Grade SPF Dimensional Lumber 058444
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2x of these to go into the studs in your wall, they support the 4x6's
Simpson Strong-Tie LUS ZMAX Galvanized Face-Mount Joist Hanger for 2x6 Nominal Lumber LUS26Z
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2x of these for the top of the 4x4's
Simpson Strong-Tie RTC 18-Gauge Galvanized Rigid Tie Corner for 2x Nominal Joist, 4x4 Nominal Post RTC42
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2x of these for the lower support rail between the 4x4's
Simpson Strong-Tie LUS ZMAX Galvanized Face-Mount Joist Hanger for 2x4 Nominal Lumber LUS24Z
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4x of these to hang the ratchet straps off the top cross beams
CURT 1" x 1-1/4" Surface-Mounted Tie-Down D-Ring (1,200 lbs., Clear Zinc) 83730
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Set of 4 ratchet straps - get ones that work well, especially for when lowering
DEWALT 1.25 in. x 16 ft. Ratchet Tie-Down Straps 3000 lbs. Break Strength (4-Pack) DXBC30004
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D Pillar cover to protect the paint from scratching during removal
RT-TCZ Bronco Roll Bar Cover D Pillar 2pcs
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