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how to take cab off with one person?
What tools would i need besides some huge ass hoist to get the cab off? ive put my project on hold just because i cant get the engine and cab off which is stupid, so i need to get this stuff off. i have an engine mount but as for the cab i dunno what to do with it even
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Re: how to take cab off with one person?
Search For "Cab Lift". Look for post by ROKCRLN. He has plans for a cab and bed lift.
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Re: how to take cab off with one person?
I used a forklift and a couple slings, but my glass was all out
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Re: how to take cab off with one person?
Engine lifter, and some chain to seat belt/cab mount holes from memory.
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Re: how to take cab off with one person?
In my opinion the easiest way is the cab lift from Rockrln. I use it all the time and it is a piece of cake. You do need a cherry picker though.
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Re: how to take cab off with one person?
Cherry picker, some 2x4s and straps.
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Re: how to take cab off with one person?
8 rednecks who can lift good.
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Re: how to take cab off with one person?
using the engine crane is a very easy way to remove cab// it's possible to do with a floor jack and a bunch of wood blocks too
the whole key to removing the cab or any heavy object is a basic understanding of leverage and an ability to outthink the piece needing to be removed
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Re: how to take cab off with one person?
How big are you????
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Re: how to take cab off with one person?
Dude they must have been scrawny red necks.....we did that job with 4 rednecks!
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Re: how to take cab off with one person?
see if ihad my engine out i could try to jack it up and set it on jackstands and kind of roll the frame out from underneath but the **** is in the way. how much do those cherry pickers run?
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Re: how to take cab off with one person?
All I did was drill a hole in the middle of an eight foot 2x4. Attach the 2x4 to the bolt on the Cherry picker end, center bolt in cab with 2x4 to the front of the cab, LIFT!
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Re: how to take cab off with one person?
how much does that cab weigh out of curiosity?
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Re: how to take cab off with one person?
totaly stripped about 200 but its awkward,
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Re: how to take cab off with one person?
oh awesome then, i guess that cherry picker/engine crane will have to do. is $340 a good price for one of those? its a 2 ton one.
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Re: how to take cab off with one person?
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The following link has some info on it with picture. http://www.bencostuff.com/products/j...Engine%20Crane I would also suggest the cab and lift that others have recommended. I used it on my truck and I thought it worked great. Took the cab and bed off by myself, easy. He also has plans for a tip/flip dolly that are in his sig. I purchased those as well and can highly recommend. Makes it nice to be able to roll around the cab all over the garage, in the driveway, etc. Here's a link to the cab/bed lift post. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=219353 And a pic with the cab lift and dolly.
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Re: how to take cab off with one person?
i dont think i have enough left of my cab to frame supports to put that tip dolly on haha
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Re: how to take cab off with one person?
Some chains and a joist:
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Re: how to take cab off with one person?
A come-along & the rafters of the garage...
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Re: how to take cab off with one person?
I rolled the truck out in the grass and pushed the cab to one side slowly until it teetered. I lifted it slowly and it slid off into the grass. It only fell about 6 inches until it hit the grass. Then I just stood it up on its side. I had to replace the corners and rockers so I wasn't worried about damaging them when it hit. It was a little harder to get back on but I did it the same way in reverse. By the way I had the whole cab completely stripped of glass,doors, etc. It was just a shell.
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Re: how to take cab off with one person?
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Re: how to take cab off with one person?
There you go. What garage rafters can't support 200lbs?
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Re: how to take cab off with one person?
I'm taking mine off using my tractor with a 3 point lift. Sort of like the engine hoist. I like the idea of the chain or the 2X4 for the cheapest way to do it.
The chain is good if it's painted and you don't want to put any nicks on it. You can also adjust the lenth accordingly to balance it that way. And I like the 2X4 method for stability but I think I would double up on the wood. But, I sure thought the cab weighed more than 200 lbs. -even stripped. My little nephew weighs more than that. ![]() |
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Re: how to take cab off with one person?
Tractor supply has them for around $150 that fold up when not in use.I have sometimes seen them at Sams club but not always.
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Re: how to take cab off with one person?
The! only way
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