Lifting a cab and front clip with a 2 post lift?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Joesjunk** · 04-11-2017, 06:19 PM

Has anyone lifted a complete cab, doors, and entire front clip off the frame in one piece with a 2 post lift? it sounds like it would work other than being front heavy. Thanks

BCOWANWHEELS · 04-11-2017, 06:24 PM

your asking for big trouble. break it down

projectking · 04-11-2017, 07:32 PM

If you rigged it properly with 3 points one at bed, cab, and under fenders where the inners mount I'd think it wouldn't be a problem. Hard part would be to get it evenly distributed.

hugger6933 · 04-11-2017, 08:35 PM

I use my two post lift to change frames all the time. I did a truck once and left on the front and removed the A/C compressor and sat it in the battery box cause it had stupid cold air and I didn't want to break it down like I normally do.
Last week I used my lift to place a LS motor in a 69 frame,it is nice to raise up the motor 1 inch or so when you are working with slider mounts deciding where the best placement is. In this case it was where the stock driveshaft fit.
I say it can and has been done and the great part of using the lift is you can go super slow and if you want to stop at any point to take a break you are not under any strain at any time. Over the last 30 years I've been building wrecks I've tried every thing possible to raise cabs off trucks that are getting new frames and the two post lift is by far the best.

turp mcspray · 04-11-2017, 09:20 PM

I have done it several times as well.
I lift at the cab corner, and front fender cup. Never had any problems!

71cheyennesuperlongb · 04-11-2017, 10:00 PM

. It is very easy really easy.Used my buddies lift to do frame clip on a 70 swb.Culvert damage.Everything went as expected.No problems at all.Just have to be smarter than your tools

**Joesjunk** · 04-12-2017, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by turp mcspray

I have done it several times as well.
I lift at the cab corner, and front fender cup. Never had any problems!

Thanks, That's exactly what I was looking for. Do you have any pics of where you lifted it at the cab corner?

turp mcspray · 04-12-2017, 09:45 AM

Here is the best pic I could find. I lift right under the pinchweld, at the curve.

B. W. · 04-12-2017, 10:10 AM

lift work well

04-11-2017, 06:19 PM	#1
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,698	Lifting a cab and front clip with a 2 post lift?? Has anyone lifted a complete cab, doors, and entire front clip off the frame in one piece with a 2 post lift? it sounds like it would work other than being front heavy. Thanks __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

04-11-2017, 06:24 PM	#2
BCOWANWHEELS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KINGSPORT,TN. Posts: 3,035	Re: Lifting a cab and front clip with a 2 post lift?? your asking for big trouble. break it down __________________ I BELIEVE IN JOHN 3:16

04-11-2017, 07:32 PM	#3
projectking Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Orland Park Il Posts: 2,041	Re: Lifting a cab and front clip with a 2 post lift?? If you rigged it properly with 3 points one at bed, cab, and under fenders where the inners mount I'd think it wouldn't be a problem. Hard part would be to get it evenly distributed. __________________ 68 GMC C3500 Longhorn DRW 67 Chevy C10 LWB 90 Mustang Gt 90 Mustang Notchback

04-11-2017, 08:35 PM	#4
hugger6933 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marianna Arkansas Posts: 7,277	Re: Lifting a cab and front clip with a 2 post lift?? I use my two post lift to change frames all the time. I did a truck once and left on the front and removed the A/C compressor and sat it in the battery box cause it had stupid cold air and I didn't want to break it down like I normally do. Last week I used my lift to place a LS motor in a 69 frame,it is nice to raise up the motor 1 inch or so when you are working with slider mounts deciding where the best placement is. In this case it was where the stock driveshaft fit. I say it can and has been done and the great part of using the lift is you can go super slow and if you want to stop at any point to take a break you are not under any strain at any time. Over the last 30 years I've been building wrecks I've tried every thing possible to raise cabs off trucks that are getting new frames and the two post lift is by far the best.

04-11-2017, 09:20 PM	#5
turp mcspray Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rapid City South Dakota Posts: 2,359	Re: Lifting a cab and front clip with a 2 post lift?? I have done it several times as well. I lift at the cab corner, and front fender cup. Never had any problems! Attached Images __________________ Turp Mcspray New life for an old 2wd, farm blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=505987 My Blazer build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342299

04-11-2017, 10:00 PM	#6
71cheyennesuperlongb Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Alcoa;Tn Posts: 208	Re: Lifting a cab and front clip with a 2 post lift?? . It is very easy really easy.Used my buddies lift to do frame clip on a 70 swb.Culvert damage.Everything went as expected.No problems at all.Just have to be smarter than your tools __________________ '71 Cheyenne Super LWB - Second Owner in 39 Years! '70 CST/10 SWB - Soon to be Daughter's truck when finished

04-12-2017, 09:45 AM	#8
turp mcspray Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rapid City South Dakota Posts: 2,359	Re: Lifting a cab and front clip with a 2 post lift?? Here is the best pic I could find. I lift right under the pinchweld, at the curve. Attached Images __________________ Turp Mcspray New life for an old 2wd, farm blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=505987 My Blazer build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342299

04-12-2017, 10:10 AM	#9
B. W. Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Bigfork, Montana Posts: 1,137	Re: Lifting a cab and front clip with a 2 post lift?? lift work well Attached Images



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