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1965Project · 10-30-2012, 10:55 AM

Unfortunately I can tell you how NOT to do it. DO NOT lift it using a strap exiting the door openings. Bent my drip rails and even pushed the roof in some. What I wound up doing is putting a 6x6 board through the door openings and using a spreader beam with chains attaching to the board.

10-30-2012, 10:55 AM	#6
1965Project Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Birmingham Alabama Posts: 38	Re: best way to lift the cab off of frame safely Unfortunately I can tell you how NOT to do it. DO NOT lift it using a strap exiting the door openings. Bent my drip rails and even pushed the roof in some. What I wound up doing is putting a 6x6 board through the door openings and using a spreader beam with chains attaching to the board.