MrSimon Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 I'm considering getting a cap for my MJ .... I love the practicality it adds to the truck .... but I'm not sure how it could be to wheel with it on. I really only wheel a handful of times per year - the rest of the time I use the truck to run errands and go fishing/camping. I've never seen any wheeling pics with caps on. Anyone do it? What would be the concerns? What do you guys think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Trees, off camber situations, trees, and possibly a lapse in concern about needing to securely strap everything down. :dunno: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Sam Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Trees, off camber situations, trees, and possibly a lapse in concern about needing to securely strap everything down. :dunno: What about a lapse in judgment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 That's proven to be an issue on the street, let alone the trail. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvusse Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 I usually have a cap on my truck. I take it off when I go wheeling. Actually, I also take off the tailgate and loose all unnecessary weight out of the back carrying just tools, fluids and spare tire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSimon Posted March 12, 2009 Author Share Posted March 12, 2009 I usually have a cap on my truck. I take it off when I go wheeling. Actually, I also take off the tailgate and loose all unnecessary weight out of the back carrying just tools, fluids and spare tire. Is your cap fiberglass or aluminum? About how much does a fiberglass cap weigh? I can get one for about $20 bucks - it needs some attention, but its not horrible. I'm concerned about it being too heavy for me to remove by myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperWade2 Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 I wear a cap every time I go out...this is one of my favs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drahcir495 Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Is your cap fiberglass or aluminum?About how much does a fiberglass cap weigh? I can get one for about $20 bucks - it needs some attention, but its not horrible. I'm concerned about it being too heavy for me to remove by myself. Mine is a fiberglass LWB topper and it is heavy and awkward to put on yourself, but it can be done. I can do on my own, but it is only because I have no one else to help. The LWB topper on a lifted MJ is a two man job, I am just asking for a pulled muscle & damage to my sheetmetal. - Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Mine is a fiberglass LWB topper and it is heavy and awkward to put on yourself, but it can be done. I can do on my own, but it is only because I have no one else to help. The LWB topper on a lifted MJ is a two man job, I am just asking for a pulled muscle & damage to my sheetmetal. - Rich Man, NO way I can take my Leer top off and on by myself w/o help. It takes three average guys (or maybe two Bama Bubbas) to do it manually; it's about 450#. I rigged a come-along block and tackle on a cross rafter in my garage, back under it, hook up straps, and hoist it off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvusse Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 I usually have a cap on my truck. I take it off when I go wheeling. Actually, I also take off the tailgate and loose all unnecessary weight out of the back carrying just tools, fluids and spare tire. Is your cap fiberglass or aluminum? About how much does a fiberglass cap weigh? I can get one for about $20 bucks - it needs some attention, but its not horrible. I'm concerned about it being too heavy for me to remove by myself. Mine is fiber glass. I have removed and installed it by myself once, but it is too bulky to do so easily. With another person helping it's a breeze. Weighs maybe 100 pounds. I used to help my buddy with the hard top on his TJ. My cap weighs about half of the TJ hard top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drahcir495 Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Man, NO way I can take my Leer top off and on by myself w/o help. It takes three average guys (or maybe two Bama Bubbas) to do it manually; it's about 450#. I rigged a come-along block and tackle on a cross rafter in my garage, back under it, hook up straps, and hoist it off. :eek: that is heavy! Mine (only a guesstimate) is around 250#. I do plan on making a garage/shop lift for it as well. Hornbrod, any chance I could get you to pm me some basic plans based off your set up - if you get a chance :D . I have been looking through the Grainger catalogue for some time trying to figure out a cheap solution :idea: . TIA - Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giffer Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 ive got a fibreglass one on mine, and i would bet its lighter then the hard top on my YJ. can get it off my self but no way would i even bother trying to put it back on alone. but i plan on taking it off right away. anyone wants it they can come and get it for cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Sam Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 ive got a fibreglass one on mine, and i would bet its lighter then the hard top on my YJ. can get it off my self but no way would i even bother trying to put it back on alone. but i plan on taking it off right away. anyone wants it they can come and get it for cheap. Great, cheap cap, but not only is it across the country, its in another country....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 It's a lot closer to you than me. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Sam Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 It's a lot closer to you than me. :D might as well be in china Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james750 Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 I put mine on in the summer for 4wheeling and overnight trips to sleep in so I don't have to set up a tent, I just throw an air mattress in the back and it works great, But I make sure to strap down the tools still. As for loading/unloading, Ive never had a problem by myself, Even with 4.5" of lift, But I suppose a truck high dock and a forklift help with that. :D :brows: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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