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04-12-2003, 12:15 AM
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Bottoms Up
I wanting to position my cab so I can do some clean up and blasting on the underside. Is it ok to lay a bare cab on its back? I know most of the weight seems to be in the front end of the cab and I wasn't sure if it could distort the cab by laying it down. Anyone have any experience with this? Thanks....Stroker
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04-12-2003, 12:49 AM
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cab flip
I just did mine . The seat was out so all I did was bolt a 4x4 post across the floor all the way across the cab using the front bolt holes for the seat (4 holes). The 4x4 has to be pretty long . Then use saw horses on each side to hold it up . Then the cab will rotate forward or back but be careful because the cab is top heavy & will flip easily . The bolts should be about 5-6 inches & grade 5 or use a steel bar instead of a 4x4 . Also I thought of using a 4-6 " piece of foam ! Good luck !!
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04-12-2003, 02:37 AM
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I had mine laying on it's back a few times before I put it on the truck, everything fit together nice.
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04-12-2003, 03:07 AM
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Nope as long as your real gental laying it down, and you don't put any extra weight on it while it's on it's back then you should be fine....
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04-12-2003, 08:16 AM
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We lay them on their back on a piece of 4" foam all the time with no problems.
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04-12-2003, 11:41 AM
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Thanks for all the info guys..Stroker
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04-12-2003, 01:06 PM
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They also balance pretty well when tipped up onto the firewall. Mine has spent lots of time in this position and on its back. If you've got good paint and/or a rough floor, throw down a blanket or a big piece of foam and you'll be all set.
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