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Old 05-23-2020, 11:45 AM   #6
oem4me
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Re: Body hammer suggestions

That's going to require some serious hammering. Sometimes a better approach (or at least one that takes less effort) is to temporarily weld some sheet metal tabs at key points in the damage area, and pull it out with a come-along. This is akin to a stud gun on steroids. The tabs can be made with holes in them so a hook can grab them. You'll just need to steady the cab and have a solid anchor post for the hand winch. Got a big tree?
Obviously, once the damage is yanked out, the tabs can be cut/ground off, leaving no holes in the body. This could do the rough work, then you tune it in with a hammer and dolly. The idea is work smart, not hard.
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