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4tiresngas · 08-22-2005, 07:06 PM

I'm looking at buying a cab. I have a 2004 Dodge ram Quad Cab and a 5x8 trailer to go get it with. Anyideas from someone who has hauled one before of how I can do this

1) safest
2) easiest
3) without damaging the cab (ie. cab corners)

Thanks

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 08-22-2005, 07:17 PM

We pulled a 72 GMC 3500 on about a 15x10 farm trailer and we also used about the same size trailer for a cab and it was easy, just use a lot of big straps and keep the cab over the axles. That probably don't help much since it was a big trailer, but there's a ton of guys that have used smaller trailers to do this.

matt67350 · 08-22-2005, 07:29 PM

cab will fit in the back of the truck. turn it sideways and you don't need trailer.

cdowns · 08-22-2005, 07:53 PM

it will fit right in your bed ,, the only thing to worry about is the dodge blowin the tranny on the trip

71swb4x4 · 08-22-2005, 07:56 PM

I hauled one in the back of my SWB. I threw a few tires down to keep the cab corners off the floor, and strapped it down. Hauled it 900 miles that way.

northerngmc · 08-22-2005, 08:02 PM

I hauled my cab for my 59 800 miles on this trailer.

Sure got some strange looks.

A cab is not that heavy.

The picture does not show it, but I have blocks of wood under the centre of the cab supporting the weight.

JimKshortstep4x4 · 08-22-2005, 08:20 PM

If your bed is large enough, the cab will fit nicely inside. If the rockers are solid, then you can set the cab on two skids, (6" high approximately), center the cab over the wheel wells and then put some straps onm to keep it from shifting. If the rockers are not solid then you will need to crib up to the two long cab braces.

Here is a pic of the last cab we picked up in Indiana.

Jim

Joe67 · 08-22-2005, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by northerngmc

I hauled my cab for my 59 800 miles on this trailer.

Sure got some strange looks.

A cab is not that heavy.

The picture does not show it, but I have blocks of wood under the centre of the cab supporting the weight.

Looks exactly like how I transported mine, Triton trailer and all

beautimus · 08-22-2005, 09:15 PM

been there, done that, you need about 3 people to get a 67-72 cab on a 5x8 trailer, (thanks dtlilly) the only thing to worry about (as has already been mentioned) is bending the lower rear portion of the cab corner. if you are gonna replace them any way, dont sweat that, let em bend.
if they are in good shape, put a couple of 4x4 blocks under each corner of the cab. use 4 ratchet straps to tie it down good. it will fit on the trailer like a glove. just center the transmission hump over the trailer axle with the cab sitting sideways on the trailer. i hauled mine like this behind a jeep liberty with a small v-6. ran 70-80 all the way from memphis to birmingham, gas milage was the same as with the empty trailer on the way up.
go for it !!!
Tony

Longhorn Man · 08-22-2005, 10:35 PM

It'll work with a SWB too, but shutting the tailgate may pit a small dent in the cab side.
Hauled mine from Harker Heights Tx To Columbus Ohio like this... about 1220 miles or so. Then I had to drive around town like this for a month or so.
handled a little funny...but not too bad.

Longhorn Man · 08-22-2005, 10:37 PM

Oh yeah, i had 300 pounds worth of tools, a set of small block heads, and that 400 small block that you can see through the fence there all thrown in the spare cab too. All this on a tow bar hooked to the back of a 25 foot moving van.

08-22-2005, 07:06 PM	#1
4tiresngas An American Soldier Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Grumolo D' Abadessee, Italy Posts: 503	How to transport a cab I'm looking at buying a cab. I have a 2004 Dodge ram Quad Cab and a 5x8 trailer to go get it with. Anyideas from someone who has hauled one before of how I can do this 1) safest 2) easiest 3) without damaging the cab (ie. cab corners) Thanks __________________ Dan dan.brue@us.army.mil

08-22-2005, 07:17 PM	#2
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	We pulled a 72 GMC 3500 on about a 15x10 farm trailer and we also used about the same size trailer for a cab and it was easy, just use a lot of big straps and keep the cab over the axles. That probably don't help much since it was a big trailer, but there's a ton of guys that have used smaller trailers to do this. __________________ RJD 1984 Chevrolet C30 welding truck 454/SM465 1977 GMC C15 pickup 350/TH350 1970 Chevrolet C20 pickup 350/TH400 1970 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 454/TH350 1969 GMC 8500 478M V6/5 spd winch truck

08-22-2005, 07:29 PM	#3
matt67350 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Benbrook, TX Posts: 1,060	cab will fit in the back of the truck. turn it sideways and you don't need trailer. __________________ 69 swb stepside, rebuild and upgrade in progress

08-22-2005, 07:53 PM	#4
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	it will fit right in your bed ,, the only thing to worry about is the dodge blowin the tranny on the trip __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

08-22-2005, 07:56 PM	#5
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	I hauled one in the back of my SWB. I threw a few tires down to keep the cab corners off the floor, and strapped it down. Hauled it 900 miles that way. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

08-22-2005, 08:02 PM	#6
northerngmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whitehorse YK Canada Posts: 2,651	I hauled my cab for my 59 800 miles on this trailer. Sure got some strange looks. A cab is not that heavy. The picture does not show it, but I have blocks of wood under the centre of the cab supporting the weight. Attached Images __________________ Blaine 59 GMC 9314 a.k.a. Whoopee 68 C20 50th Anniversary a.k.a. The Rat http://www.flickr.com/photos/northerngmc/ http://www.members.tripod.com/P-wee/index_032.htm 1.61803 is one H of a lot better than 3.14159, no really it is! Last edited by northerngmc; 08-22-2005 at 08:05 PM.

08-22-2005, 08:20 PM	#7
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	If your bed is large enough, the cab will fit nicely inside. If the rockers are solid, then you can set the cab on two skids, (6" high approximately), center the cab over the wheel wells and then put some straps onm to keep it from shifting. If the rockers are not solid then you will need to crib up to the two long cab braces. Here is a pic of the last cab we picked up in Indiana. Jim Attached Images

08-22-2005, 09:15 PM	#9
beautimus Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: woodstock, alabama, usa Posts: 938	been there, done that, you need about 3 people to get a 67-72 cab on a 5x8 trailer, (thanks dtlilly) the only thing to worry about (as has already been mentioned) is bending the lower rear portion of the cab corner. if you are gonna replace them any way, dont sweat that, let em bend. if they are in good shape, put a couple of 4x4 blocks under each corner of the cab. use 4 ratchet straps to tie it down good. it will fit on the trailer like a glove. just center the transmission hump over the trailer axle with the cab sitting sideways on the trailer. i hauled mine like this behind a jeep liberty with a small v-6. ran 70-80 all the way from memphis to birmingham, gas milage was the same as with the empty trailer on the way up. go for it !!! Tony __________________ i survived cancer and kidney stones, but my kids are killing me.

08-22-2005, 10:35 PM	#10
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	It'll work with a SWB too, but shutting the tailgate may pit a small dent in the cab side. Hauled mine from Harker Heights Tx To Columbus Ohio like this... about 1220 miles or so. Then I had to drive around town like this for a month or so. handled a little funny...but not too bad. Attached Images

08-22-2005, 10:37 PM	#11
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Oh yeah, i had 300 pounds worth of tools, a set of small block heads, and that 400 small block that you can see through the fence there all thrown in the spare cab too. All this on a tow bar hooked to the back of a 25 foot moving van.



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