Lange Jeep Wrangler Crank Hoist-a-Top 014-220 (07-18 Jeep Wrangler JK)

Lange Crank Hoist-a-Top (07-18 Jeep Wrangler JK)

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Features, Video & Details

One Person Hardtop Removal and Storage
Hand Crank Operation
Powder Coated Steel Frame
Patented Smart Hook Device
Straight Forward Installation
Fits Garages with Ceiling Heights of 7 to 20 Feet
1 Year Limited Warranty
Fits all 2007-2018 Jeep Wrangler JK Models

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Easy Hardtop Removal and Storage. Now you can easily remove and store your Wrangler's hardtop all by yourself in just minutes with Lange's Crank Hoist-A-Top. This Hoist-A-Top is a must have for any Jeep owner who wants to lift off and store their hard top at ceiling level in their own garage or carport. You won't have to worry about pulled muscles, strained backs, or dropped tops when you use this complete system.

Patented Smart Hook. Featuring their patented rear Smart Hook Device, this Lange Manual Crank Hoist-A-Top allows you to lift and store your hardtop with the rear window in the closed position. This patented design helps to improve balance and takes up less storage space.

High-Quality Construction. The Hoist-A-Top is well-built and features an incredibly strong steel frame. The frame is completed in a black powder coated finish for good looks and to prevent the formation of rust. The rubber coated hooks and foam-covered hardware are designed to protect your top's finish during storage.

Straight Forward Installation. Lange’s Crank Hoist-A-Top was engineered to be a straight forward install. Complete with easy to read installation instructions, this Hoist-A-Top will take approximately 2-3 hours to install in your garage. A minimum ceiling height of 7 to 20 feet is required for installation.

1 Year Limited Warranty. To ensure the highest quality of their materials and craftsmanship, Lange backs their products with a 1 Year Limited Warranty. Some exclusions may apply, please see manufacturer's warranty for details.

Application. This Lange Crank Hoist-A-Top is specifically made to be used with all 2007-2018 Jeep Wrangler JK models.

Fitment: 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Details

MPN# 014-220

CA Residents: WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

What's in the Box

(1) Front Cross Bar
(1) Rear "T"
(1) Long Bar
(2) Short Bars
(1) Cable Crank System
(3) Hooks
(2) Eye Screws
(2) Bungee Cords
(2) Foam Blocks
(12) Foam Rings
Hardware

Installation Info

Installation Time: (approx) 3 Hours

Difficulty Level:Light to Moderate mechanical skill required.

Installation Guides:

Customer Submitted:
How to Install Lange Crank Hoist-a-Top (07-18 Wrangler JK) on your Jeep Wrangler

Tech Specs

Tech Guides:

Will it fit my Wrangler?

JK Rubicon 2 Door - 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
JK Rubicon 4 Door - 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
JK Wrangler 2 Door - 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
JK Wrangler 4 Door - 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18

Questions & Answers (15)

5 Top Rated Questions

do you have any way of mounting the crank on a side wall?

The Lange Crank Hoist-a-Top can be mounted with the crank on the side wall. The package will come with the optional sidewall mount instructions.

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Will this mount to a slanted ceiling by self adjusting the cables to be shorter in the back and longer up front..thanks

This could mount to a ceiling with a slant however, the mounting would be slightly different since the weight distribution will change. This kit however there will not be 2 cables, there is only 1 which make it easier to have the weight distributed.

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Can I get just the bars with hooks?

At this time, we only offer the Lange Crank Hoist-a-Top as a complete kit.

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Would this not work for a JL? Seems pretty straightforward and the tops are very similar...

This Lange Crank Hoist-a-Top is specifically intended for the JK Wrangler hard tops. This will not properly support the JL hardtops and will require the Lange Hoist-a-Top for the JL Wrangler to properly work.

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I have a 16' garage ceiling. Will this kit work with my ceiling height, or will it need to be modified?

This kit will work with your 16 foot ceiling. It is made to be compatible with ceiling heights ranging between 7 and 20 feet high.

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Will mounting the wrench on the celing of a steel building be ok. 1 answer

You may find you need to modify how the winch mounts, but it can be installed in a steel building.

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Repeating an unanswered question. Is there a recommended maximum duration for storage on the hoist? or is it not recommended to leave it? 1 answer

There is no maximum period or duration for storing a hard top with this hoist. The hoist features extremely strong steel frame that will hold up for many seasons of use and storage.

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Does this include all three pulleys as shown in the video? Second, is there a recommendation as to how long you can keep the hard top suspended so it does not harm the top or molding? 1 answer

This top hoist will come with all pulleys shown in the installation video. As to the time frame can hang lange does not have a recommended time frame. Some people will keep this suspended through an entire season or when using a soft top or other set up.

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Can the ceiling mount be turned 90 degrees and the crank be installed on a side wall? 1 answer

The ceiling mount does not have the ability to be turned 90 degrees. The crank can be installed on a side wall. It will come with optional side wall mount instructions.

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My garage ceiling joists are perpendicular to the wall studs. Is there an installation video or instructions for this setup? 1 answer

We do not have an installation video from our product team, or a supplied install guide from Lange. We recommend reaching out to Lange directly for install instructions or peruse the internet for DIY install videos.

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Was just wondering if you guys changed the product a bit to fit the new JL. I have a 2017 JK. Haven't installed it yet. Just don't have that back bar and different hook for the back from the pictures you guys have on here. If so you should update it. Did you guys just replace that back bar with the foam ? 1 answer

No, this Lange Crank Hoist-a-Top is specifically for the 07-18 Wrangler JK models.

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Lange told me in an email just a day ago that they will not release a JL compatible Hoist-a-Top until April 9. They said they have a modification to be compatible with the rear of the JL top, which is different from the JK. How does Extreme Terrain have this in stock before Lange has released it? 1 answer

This Lange Crank Hoist-a-Top (Item J20514) is not compatible with the JL models.

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You list this as fitting the new 2018 Wrangler JL. Lange's website says they don't have a hoist for the new model yet. Can you confirm this would fit a 2018 Wrangler JL Sahara Unlimited? 1 answer

The Lange Crank Hoist-a-Top is compatible with the new Wrangler JL hard top.

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does the back window have to open or "up". 1 answer

The Lange Crank Hoist-a-Top will not require the rear window to be open in order to lift the top off or store it.

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I have an 7'1" ceiling in my garage. I realize the min height says 7' but is that a "real" 7'? Any caveats with such short clearance? 1 answer

Hello! The reason that the minimum height is set at 7' is because anything less than that, you would not have enough clearance to get your top off of your jeep. That height is truly 7', so with your 7'1" ceiling you will have enough clearance to get your top off without any issues at all.

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Fit 4.414286 4.4
Bang For Your Buck 4.5 4.5

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5/5
November 19, 2018

Strong and easy to install. The best I think

This was very easy to install and I think the best on its class because the hard top is not quite light weight and this hoist hold it very easy and I feel confident leaving the top hanging from the ceiling. I recommend this one above others.

Cristobal

Year: 2013Submodel: Wrangler

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- Fit 5
  5
- Bang for your Buck 5
  5
1/5
November 16, 2018

Review from Lange Crank Hoist-a-Top (87-06 Jeep Wrangler YJ & TJ)

Missing pieces and parts

I can not use this product as it is incomplete and missing pieces and parts. I now have to figure out what else to do. The instructions show parts that weren't included in the box and mounting hardware that was also missing. It would not fit my 2005 2 door Unlimited Rubicon. By the time I went to use it, cause my top was already off, to put my top back on, it was past the return deadline.

AndrewB

Year: 2005Submodel: Rubicon Unlimited

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- Fit 5
  5
- Bang for your Buck 5
  5
4/5
November 09, 2018

Crank hoist

Does job. Cranking is easy, but slow. Low gear ratio. Not a big deal, have soft top too and only lift / lower hard top 2x a year. Have 2dr Jeep. Most of the weight is held by rear pulley cable. May not rest at a level position to ceiling, tilted a bit like installation video. Relatively simple install.

DavidL

Year: 2011Submodel: Rubicon

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- Fit 5
  5
- Bang for your Buck 5
  5
4/5
October 19, 2018

Does the job pretty good

Not hard at all to install. My garage ceiling is sheet rocked and my electric stud finder crapped on me, this my only issue. As far as cranking it up, it us going to take some time. I use my drill with socket to get most of it up then manual turn it. Seems pretty solid. Only regret is now I am thinking of upgrading to electronic crank.

Mike

Year: 2015Submodel: Wrangler

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- Fit 5
  5
- Bang for your Buck 4
  4
5/5
October 06, 2018

Great Product and Easy Install

This product makes it easy and quick for one person to take their hard top off and store it above their Jeep in the garage.

RobM

Year: 2017Submodel: Rubicon

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- Fit 5
  5
- Bang for your Buck 5
  5
4/5
October 02, 2018

Hand crank is a lot of work

So first off I love the hoist it works as described. Installation was easy with no surprises(watch the YouTube video. But I Hate the hand crank.... it’s loud(squeals) and takes way longer than I had expected. I WILL be upgrading to an automatic crank.

MarcelloJ

Year: 2015Submodel: Wrangler

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- Fit 5
  5
- Bang for your Buck 4
  4
3/5
September 04, 2018

The foam is flimsy..

The foam holders for the t tops is very flimsy...they need to be made out of a stronger material. Had to put duct tape all over it to make it look and work

DavidB

Year: 2012Submodel: Wrangler

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- Fit 3
  3
- Bang for your Buck 3
  3
4/5
August 27, 2018

Great, but....Instruction Revisions Required

The Good - The hoist and lifting frame work great! The Must - Watch Lange's instructional video. Use a battery operated drill/driver and a 19mm socket instead of the provided crank. The Bad - The instructions need some revisions. There are a couple of pages that show erroneous dimensions or use of screw types. For instance, when mounting the crank support board (2x6) it shows using lag bolts(4), but only 2 lags are provided. The 2 lag bolts are for mounting the crank to the support board(2x6). Next, Lange only provides 13 (12 1) 3in. screws for mounting the support boards (2x6's), but 4 support boards are required, 4 screws per board plus and extra should be 17 (4x4=16 1=17). Lastly, the directions show the rear pulley placement equal to the back of the top's location. This is erroneous as the rear frame lifting location = the rear pulley location does not correspond to the rear of the top.

TheodoreM

Year: 2015Submodel: Rubicon

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- Fit 5
  5
- Bang for your Buck 5
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5/5
August 23, 2018

Great!

Had to make some minor changes, but works great. Excellent to get the top up and off the ground. Great space saver

JP

Year: 2018Submodel: Wrangler

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- Fit 4
  4
- Bang for your Buck 5
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4/5
August 11, 2018

Review from Lange Crank Hoist-a-Top (87-06 Jeep Wrangler YJ & TJ)

Nice system

The item works however the fact that the rear window must stay open when lifted was not obvious when i ordered it. As a result this means it takes up extra space and can not be hung to close the rear wall in my garage. However it still works very well and over all I am pleased.

ChristopherA

Year: 2000Submodel: Wrangler

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- Fit 3
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- Bang for your Buck 5
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3/5
July 25, 2018

Works as advertised

Installation was pretty easy. I couldn't get it to balance so had to drill a new hole to lift back of the top. The worm gear cranks slowly but works much better with a electric drill and a socket on the nut that holds on the crank

DavidS

Year: 2014Submodel: Wrangler

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- Fit 3
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- Bang for your Buck 3
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3/5
July 18, 2018

crank hoist-a-top

i have a 15 ft high ceiling in my garage run into problem the cable is short ,have to purchase longer cable.

AbdulB

Year: 2018Submodel: Wrangler

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- Fit 5
  5
- Bang for your Buck 5
  5
4/5
July 10, 2018

Works as advertised

This thing works well. It was pictured in a video or pic with the winch mounted to the side but instructions are for front or back only. I couldn’t do this. I fudged with bought swivel pulleys to mount the system sideways. Used all the same front/back measurements. Works Great! I think the provided pulleys are the weak link in the system.

DrewP

Year: 2015Submodel: Wrangler

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- Fit 3
  3
- Bang for your Buck 5
  5
2/5
July 06, 2018

Lange Crank Hoist-a-Top Installation

The directions for the installation were good and we had it put together and installed in about 3 hours. My problem with the setup is that does not raise the top level. We tried adjusting the length of the wires several times. The back side with the window is heavier than the front. So the pulley winds tighter causing the back to be lower than the front. Also the gear ratio on the crank is awful. It takes a lot of cranking to move this from the floor.

JeffreyW

Year: 2014Submodel: Wrangler

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- Fit 5
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- Bang for your Buck 5
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3/5
July 03, 2018

not quite right

Really not sure if I was sent the wrong item. It was not long enough front to back to fit my 4 door top. It works, BUT not quite right. The instructions could definitely be better for install. OK but not great.

GregoryC

Year: 2013Submodel: Wrangler

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- Fit 2
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- Bang for your Buck 4
  4
5/5
July 02, 2018

Lange Crank Hoist-a-Top

Great product. Top on and off in Minutes with no help.

Front

Year: 2017Submodel: Wrangler

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- Fit 5
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- Bang for your Buck 5
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3/5
June 27, 2018

It’s just okay...

It does the job... but for some reason the hardtop weight distribution is uneven... both front to rear and side to side... instructions aren’t the best (the video on your site and the Lange site are not exactly the same). I actually thought yours was better... Hand crank sucks... tried using my impact gun, now I need a new one... I would suggest the power model if your garage height is tall enough. Solved all my problems by attaching two ratchet straps to four eye hooks and leveled it off that way... $20 fix... and piece of mind...

TowTruck

Year: 2018Submodel: Rubicon

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- Fit 3
  3
- Bang for your Buck 3
  3
3/5
June 27, 2018

Great concept

Not bad for the price but I thought it would be more sturdy. Hanging was a challenge on 12’ ceilings but finally completed. Added extra everything to keep sturdy and braced straight.

CarrieA

Year: 2016Submodel: Rubicon

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- Fit 4
  4
- Bang for your Buck 3
  3
5/5
June 26, 2018

Good buy

Online video from XT and from Lange not the best, but eventually got it all figured out and working well. About 4 hours, most of the time is getting the studs set correctly.

GregB

Year: 2017Submodel: Rubicon

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- Fit 5
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- Bang for your Buck 5
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4/5
June 25, 2018

It’s fully operational!

Hoist works well, not too difficult to install. Takes a lot of hand cranks to raise. When not lifting hard top and raising the hoist I use my hand drill and it goes fast. Overall very happy.

JamesC

Year: 2011Submodel: Wrangler

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- Fit 5
  5
- Bang for your Buck 4
  4

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