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09-30-2016, 06:28 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Berne IN
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How do most of you pick up a cab?
Lifting a cab tonight and wondered how most of you move your cabs. I made a simple frame a few years ago to use with our bridge crane- works better than the strap and skid steer method I used to use.
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09-30-2016, 06:29 PM
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Location: Berne IN
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Re: How do most of you pick up a cab?
The hook
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09-30-2016, 06:49 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: winnipeg
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Re: How do most of you pick up a cab?
Engine hoist and some 2x4s
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09-30-2016, 07:56 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Bigfork, Montana
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Re: How do most of you pick up a cab?
Hard to see but I just used ratchet straps to Eye hooks bolted through the body mounting holes. Did it alone, would be easier with two people.
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09-30-2016, 08:04 PM
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Location: Townsend MT
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Re: How do most of you pick up a cab?
One or two of these will normally do the trick.
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09-30-2016, 08:20 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Houston, TX
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Re: How do most of you pick up a cab?
We made a brace out of 2x6's so it fits in the door jambs on both sides at once. We bolted to engine hoist arm and it lifts right up with little effort. I got the idea off here ..just search ariund and u will see it. I didnt take pics or i would post it and i loaned out to someone, but cant remember who.
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09-30-2016, 08:47 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Marianna Arkansas
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Re: How do most of you pick up a cab?
I use a two post lift. I also have one of those cab lifter deals that is sold with the plans for the tip flipper cab dolly. The cab lifter went home with one of my customers. His cab will be coming of the tip flipper and one of mine [70 short ]will be on it soon
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10-01-2016, 12:26 AM
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
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Re: How do most of you pick up a cab?
Like this. This was built using plans from a member (Rokcrin) on here. I e done the straps, and it does work. But the cab is front heavy and it can be very awkward. I put the cab on my frame, by myself in about an hour. No lifting and no sudden movements. It works awesome. The plans are cheap.
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10-01-2016, 07:38 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Glen Allen, VA
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Re: How do most of you pick up a cab?
with one person on each corner!
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10-01-2016, 08:37 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: North East PA
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Re: How do most of you pick up a cab?
I also have a Bridge /gantry crane . but I prefer using my 5-12 lift ,I also use it for beds as well , I like it better because I can lift it up to 12 ft and also move it to anylocation. but the gantry is great for removing and installing drivetrians
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10-01-2016, 10:23 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Orland Park Il
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Re: How do most of you pick up a cab?
Jrainman, I love my gantry crane but I'm missing a roof over it! Nice set up!
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10-01-2016, 10:48 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Washoe Valley, NV
Posts: 110
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Re: How do most of you pick up a cab?
When you don't have access to any equipment and you can't use a cherry picker, there are ways to get the job done...
Little bottle jack and some timbers.  
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