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tires2burn 04-30-2009 10:55 PM

Front cab supports are shot.
 
I'm the new guy here. Hope some of you can help me out. What is the best and easiest way to replace the front cab support braces? Give me some where to start. Thanks

tim21391 04-30-2009 11:07 PM

Re: Front cab supports are shot.
 
i air chisled mine off.. they are easy to replace.. just you will need to get new cab mount bolts.. because if your support is shot i bet your mount is in need of care... there is spot welds you can drill out or just be like me and air chisel them out.. it took me a good half day to do both.. then they just slide in and weld to the floor and inner rocker...

tim21391 04-30-2009 11:10 PM

Re: Front cab supports are shot.
 
and looking from your name it says that was your first post! so i gotta say :welcome: from salina, ks.. this is the best place ever for resources

Normy71 04-30-2009 11:19 PM

Re: Front cab supports are shot.
 
Welcome from Canada

tires2burn 04-30-2009 11:35 PM

Re: Front cab supports are shot.
 
Do I have to remove the front sheet metal to jack up the cab? Thanks for your quick response.

Jim_PA 05-01-2009 01:04 AM

Re: Front cab supports are shot.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by tires2burn (Post 3287323)
Do I have to remove the front sheet metal to jack up the cab? Thanks for your quick response.


I didn't, but I only did the cab mounts, not the supports. I jacked up each side about 3 inches without a problem.

tim21391 05-01-2009 10:06 AM

Re: Front cab supports are shot.
 
sheet metal? you talking about fenders? i didnt what jim said.. took the mounts out..stuck a 2x4 on the jack on its side.. jacked it up til the jack would go no more then went to work with air chisel... be careful if u air chisel.. i came through the floor so i put a new floor piece in around where the bolt goes through


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