A support assembly including a coupler, a first arm having a proximate end movably coupled to the coupler, a distal end opposite the proximate end, and a second arm having a proximate end movably coupled to the coupler, a distal end opposite the proximate end. The support assembly is movable between a disengaged position and an engaged position. When moving from the disengaged position to the engaged position, the distal end of the first arm and the distal end of the second arm move toward each other.

A device designed for the removal, storage, and installation of removable hardtops from convertible sport utility vehicles, comprising a wheeled base unit, a vertical support structure and a platform assembly, wherein the base unit is aligned directly below the platform unit and the vertical support structure connects them together, wherein the device can be disassembled for simple shipping, is adjustable for height and depth to accommodate different SUV models, and includes markers for easy assembly.

A support assembly including a coupler, a first arm having a proximate end movably coupled to the coupler, a distal end opposite the proximate end, and a second arm having a proximate end movably coupled to the coupler, a distal end opposite the proximate end. The support assembly is movable between a disengaged position and an engaged position. When moving from the disengaged position to the engaged position, the distal end of the first arm and the distal end of the second arm move toward each other.

An engine hoist attachment assembly for hoisting a vehicle component includes a tube, a bar, and a pair of rods. The tube has a first end that is configured to slidably insert a terminus of a boom of an engine hoist to removably couple the tube to the boom. The bar has a back face that is coupled to and extends bidirectionally and perpendicularly from a second end of the tube so that the bar is substantially parallel to a surface upon which the engine hoist is positioned. The pair of rods is coupled to and extends in parallel from a front face of the bar. The rods are configured to position under a vehicle component, positioning a user to utilize the engine hoist to selectively lift and lower the vehicle component.

A device designed for the removal, storage, and installation of removable hardtops from convertible sport utility vehicles, either from the rear or side, comprising a wheeled base unit, a vertical support structure and a top clamping assembly, wherein the base unit is aligned below the top frame and the vertical support structure connects them together, wherein the device can be disassembled for simple shipping, is adjustable for height and depth to accommodate different SUV models, and includes markers for easy assembly.

A device designed for the removal, storage, and installation of removable hardtops from convertible sport utility vehicles, either from the rear or side, comprising a wheeled base unit, a vertical support structure and a top clamping assembly, wherein the base unit is aligned below the top frame and the vertical support structure connects them together, wherein the device can be disassembled for simple shipping, is adjustable for height and depth to accommodate different SUV models, and includes markers for easy assembly.

An apparatus according to one embodiment includes an actuator mechanism having a first crossbar oriented along an x-axis, a second crossbar oriented along a y-axis that is perpendicular to the x-axis, and at least one actuator coupled to each of the crossbars. The actuator mechanism is configured to provide controlled movement and setting of x-axis and y-axis angles of the crossbars in vertical planes extending along the respective axis. An apparatus according to another embodiment includes an actuator mechanism for controlling orientation of an item suspended from the actuator mechanism. The actuator mechanism has at least one load leveler for providing controlled movement of the item in an x-axis angle and/or a y-axis angle.

A wheeled engine stand and a process of using the engine stand is provided. The engine stand provides a wheeled base supporting a mounting head with retainers. The mounting head is reversibly attached to a drive shaft through, a retaining pin extending through a mounting head collar. A steering handle is detachably supported on an upper adaptor plate to allow for movement for the wheeled base.

An engine hoist attachment assembly for hoisting a vehicle component includes a tube, a bar, and a pair of rods. The tube has a first end that is configured to slidably insert a terminus of a boom of an engine hoist to removably couple the tube to the boom. The bar has a back face that is coupled to and extends bidirectionally and perpendicularly from a second end of the tube so that the bar is substantially parallel to a surface upon which the engine hoist is positioned. The pair of rods is coupled to and extends in parallel from a front face of the bar. The rods are configured to position under a vehicle component, positioning a user to utilize the engine hoist to selectively lift and lower the vehicle component.

A wheeled engine stand and a process of using the engine stand is provided. The engine stand provides a wheeled base supporting a mounting head with retainers. The mounting head is reversibly attached to a drive shaft through, a retaining pin extending through a mounting head collar. A steering handle is detachably supported on an upper adaptor plate to allow for movement for the wheeled base.