Bronco Top Lift: How to Remove and Store Your Bronco Top by Yourself

Quick Answer: Yes, you can remove and store your Ford Bronco hardtop by yourself. A purpose-built Bronco top lift handles the weight, keeps the top balanced, and stores it safely. No second person, no ceiling mounts, no straps required. 

Key Takeaways 

• A Bronco top lift makes solo hardtop removal safe, fast, and damage-free every time 
• TopLift Pros offers three purpose-built Bronco hardtop lift options for 2021-present Ford Bronco owners 
• No straps, no pulleys, no ceiling mounts, all TopLift Pros systems are freestanding and patented in the U.S. 
• The right tool depends on your Bronco model not all tools are compatible with the Raptor or 2-door 
• Proper Bronco hardtop storage starts with getting it off the vehicle safely and keeping it elevated and protected

Table of Contents

• Why You Need a Bronco Top Lift 
• How to Remove and Store Your Bronco Top By Yourself 
• How to Choose the Right Hardtop Removal Tool 
• Frequently Asked Questions

The Ford Bronco was built for open-air adventure. But if removing the hardtop feels like a two-person job every single time, that's a problem worth solving. A quality Bronco top lift changes that entirely. Whether you're in the Colorado Rockies, the Texas Hill Country, or gearing up for a summer on the California coast, going topless should happen on your schedule. Not when you can find someone to help. 

TopLift Pros builds purpose-built Bronco hardtop removal and storage tools for Ford Bronco owners. Every product is patented and designed in the United States. This guide walks you through everything you need to know to get that top off safely, store it right, and do it all by yourself. 

Why You Need a Bronco Top Lift 

A Ford Bronco hardtop is heavy, awkward, and unforgiving of a bad grip. Without a proper Bronco hardtop hoist, getting it off safely needs at least two people. And even then, the risk of scratching the paint or damaging the seals is very real. 

The right Bronco top lift takes that risk away entirely. It holds the hardtop steady throughout the whole process, keeps it balanced, and stores it safely without straps or pulleys that can mark the finish. You do it solo. You do it right. Every single time. 

• No risk of dropped tops or paint damage 
• No straps or pulleys that can scratch or stress the hardtop 
• No ceiling mounts or permanent garage installation required 
• No second person needed from start to finish 
• All TopLift Pros systems are freestanding, patented, and designed in the U.S.

Shop TopLift Pros Bronco top lift systems at topliftpros.com 

How to Remove and Store Your Bronco Top by Yourself 

This is the part most Bronco owners dread. A hardtop that weighs anywhere from 110 to 150+ pounds is not something you want to wrestle with alone using a makeshift setup. The wrong approach means scratched paint, damaged seals, strained backs, and a repair bill you did not see coming. 

With the right Bronco hardtop lift, none of that happens. Here's how the process works: 

Before You Start

• Park your Bronco on a flat, stable surface with enough room to work on all sides 
• Get your tools ready. You'll need the correct Torx bit for your model's hardtop fasteners 
• Position your TopLift Pros lift next to the vehicle before you remove any fasteners 

Removal

• Remove the freedom panels first to reduce the overall load on the hardtop 
• Disconnect all wiring harnesses and vent connectors attached to the hardtop. Take a photo first if you're unsure about reconnecting later 
• Loosen and remove all hardtop fasteners and store them in a labeled bag so they're easy to find at reinstall 
• Position the padded platform under the hardtop and engage the lift mechanism 
• The hardtop rises cleanly and evenly off the vehicle. No tilting, no scrambling, no risk of contact with body panels 

Storage

• Once the hardtop is off, roll the lift into your storage position 
• The hardtop stays elevated and protected on the platform. No floor storage, no leaning against walls, no risk of accidental damage 
• Your garage footprint stays virtually unchanged. The lift occupies a small footprint and keeps the hardtop out of the way until reinstall

That's the whole process. From garages in Florida to driveways in the Pacific Northwest, Bronco owners across the U.S. can do this solo every week.  

Your Bronco hardtop removal and Bronco hardtop storage are done safely and the same way every time. No stress. No second guessing. 

How to Choose the Right Bronco Hardtop Removal Tool 

Not every Bronco top lift fits every Bronco. Here's a simple way to find the right one for your setup: 

You want something portable that fits in small spaces 

The LIFTnGO is your answer. It's the most accessible Bronco hardtop lift in the TopLift Pros lineup. Built from high-grade alloy steel, it's easy to disassemble and fits in very small spaces. Compatible with 2021-present Ford Bronco 4-door models only. 

You want the widest Bronco compatibility including the Raptor and 2-door 

The TopLift Pro V2 covers all 2021-present Ford Bronco models including 2-door, 4-door, and Raptor. It's the first-ever freestanding hardtop lift and storage tool for Jeep and Bronco, and it can pair with the Power Pro motorized actuator for effortless removal. 

You want to remove your top on the trail or away from home 

The Venture Pro is the first-ever portable and freestanding Bronco hardtop hoist on the market. It features the Push-Pedal System with a 5:1 lifting ratio for hands-free lifting and storing. Compatible with 2021-present Ford Bronco 4-door models only.