I think a "stick" would do it just fine.  a piece of 2x4 you could get cut
to length at the DIY bldg supply store, or maybe you have something laying
around?  The hinges at the back of the van should keep it from skewing left
or right.  Am I "under-thinking" this too much?
Edward

On Fri, Aug 14, 2015 at 4:57 PM, PB <pbrattan@gmail.com> wrote:

> Ok - so in order to repair or replace my pop top frame mechanism without
> removing the poptop itself, I would need to support it. That's a simple
> concept, but I would like to know EXACTLY how!  I'm envisioning a wooden
> jig something like THIS ONE
> <
> http://s74.photobucket.com/user/edtech2000/media/Pop%20Top%20Suppport.jpg.html
> >.
> I was thinking that an auto jack might go below the base, but never used
> one.
>
> Harbor freight has a great little hydraulic table lift
> <
> http://www.harborfreight.com/500-lb-capacity-hydraulic-table-cart-60730-10041.html
> >
> that would probably be perfect, but I'm not sure I want to lay out the $$$.
>  (a coupon would reduce it by $20.)
>
> Sometimes I get a little too complicated.  I'd like to know of other ways
> to securely and safely prop up the pop top so that the frame can be
> removed.  Pictures would be very helpful, as I don't always understand the
> terminology.
>
> Thanks!  :-)
> Patti
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