how to lift topper

[jb1]

I have a 05 silverado with a Leer topper. My old topper had an aluminum rail and I suspended it from the ceiling by using aluminium hooks when not needed. This new one has a fiberglass lip that will break if I lift on it. I suspect I will fabricate a lift point of some nature but wondered if anyone has any good ideas on how it can best be done. Thanks for any thouggts.

[new_truck_guy]

I have a 05 silverado with a Leer topper. My old topper had an aluminum rail and I suspended it from the ceiling by using aluminium hooks when not needed. This new one has a fiberglass lip that will break if I lift on it. I suspect I will fabricate a lift point of some nature but wondered if anyone has any good ideas on how it can best be done. Thanks for any thouggts.

 

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I have an older fiberglass topper and when I'm not using it I just take two long ratchet straps and loop all the way under it then tie the ends to the ceiling joists in my barn and lift away..... It works like a charm as long as you dont try to rush.

[deadmeat]

I haven't had a reason to do it yet, but I planned on using a couple of 2X4's and I-bolts to along with some straps or rope going to a pulley to create a sling system.

 

I really like new_truck_guy's idea of using ratchet straps, but I have attic space over my garage, not exposed beams. Do you guys think ratchet straps would work if I put a couple of J hooks in the beams, or would they bind up?

[asilverblazer]

I think I would try running 2 2x4's under it, one at the front and one at the rear, (between the topper and bed rails) the 2x4 should extend about 1 foot beyond the topper with an eye-bolt at the end. Rope or cable up to the ceiling or hoist or whatever. The down side is the grunt work to get under it. But it would remain weather tight (No drilling required, which I would avoid at all costs).

[Draenor]

I think I would try running 2 2x4's under it, one at the front and one at the rear, (between the topper and bed rails) the 2x4 should extend about 1 foot beyond the topper with an eye-bolt at the end. Rope or cable up to the ceiling or hoist or whatever. The down side is the grunt work to get under it. But it would remain weather tight (No drilling required, which I would avoid at all costs).

 

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[mrfishaholic]

I think I would try running 2 2x4's under it, one at the front and one at the rear, (between the topper and bed rails) the 2x4 should extend about 1 foot beyond the topper with an eye-bolt at the end. Rope or cable up to the ceiling or hoist or whatever. The down side is the grunt work to get under it. But it would remain weather tight (No drilling required, which I would avoid at all costs).

 

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[Corky356]

I think I would try running 2 2x4's under it, one at the front and one at the rear, (between the topper and bed rails) the 2x4 should extend about 1 foot beyond the topper with an eye-bolt at the end. Rope or cable up to the ceiling or hoist or whatever. The down side is the grunt work to get under it. But it would remain weather tight (No drilling required, which I would avoid at all costs).

 

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I think I'll continue doing what I've been doing: Leaning it up against a tree behind the garage.

[HyperBuzzin]

I think I would try running 2 2x4's under it, one at the front and one at the rear, (between the topper and bed rails) the 2x4 should extend about 1 foot beyond the topper with an eye-bolt at the end. Rope or cable up to the ceiling or hoist or whatever. The down side is the grunt work to get under it. But it would remain weather tight (No drilling required, which I would avoid at all costs).

 

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Wouldn't hurt to add some carpet scraps or thick rubber to the 2x4's also.

(just where they touch the topper)