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FordTruck · Post by **FordTruck** » Wed Jul 02, 2008 7:45 pm

What's the best way to lift a cab off of a truck? How heavy are they because the one i'm geting is sitting on the ground are the really bad to lift enough to tip up onto a trailer? Also any little tips i need to know?

Here's the cab i'm putting on
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... 83092&rd=1

flyboy2610 · Post by **flyboy2610** » Wed Jul 02, 2008 7:57 pm

Some 4x4 posts through the windows openings (make sure to roll the windows DOWN first), then get three guys to help you and just lift it onto the trailer.

convincor · Post by **convincor** » Wed Jul 02, 2008 8:20 pm

if you can't get the help (I never can when I need it)
I'd try to back up as close as possible to the back of it, and lay a couple 2x6's down. Carefully roll it on it's back and slide(or winch) it up the 2x's.
BTW, are you going to keep it a Ranger XLT? If not, I could use the lower dash trim under the cluster.(wood grain piece.)

FordTruck · Post by **FordTruck** » Wed Jul 02, 2008 8:39 pm

I don't think i'll use it because i'll need the space to put my extra gauges and CB radio. If you need it let me know.

convincor · Post by **convincor** » Wed Jul 02, 2008 8:42 pm

Yep, I'll take it. Mine has 2 extra holes in it for toggle switchs.
I'll send a PM. Let me know what you want for it with shipping.

FordTruck · Post by **FordTruck** » Wed Jul 02, 2008 8:50 pm

Ok
I'll be getting the cab this weekend so next week i'll see about shipping.
It's that plastic pice that goes across the bottom of the dash from under the radio to the end of the passenger side? Just want to make shure

convincor · Post by **convincor** » Wed Jul 02, 2008 8:52 pm

Nope, the other side that the switchs are mounted in. It's aluminum with the wood insert. Under the gauges.

FordTruck · Post by **FordTruck** » Wed Jul 02, 2008 9:04 pm

Ooh ok I didn't know you could take those off.
I'll do that when i get it here.

convincor · Post by **convincor** » Wed Jul 02, 2008 9:14 pm

no rush.

Actually, I've never had it off. I assume it is just held on buy the switch bezels.

1971ford · Post by **1971ford** » Wed Jul 02, 2008 9:27 pm

yes it is just held in by the switch bezels

convincor · Post by **convincor** » Wed Jul 02, 2008 10:18 pm

cool, thank Ryan.

FordTruck · Post by **FordTruck** » Wed Jul 02, 2008 10:37 pm

Tell your dad its just money and he can always make more

I can't tell him that becuase i spend it quicker than he and i can make it.

mike_morgan21 · Post by **mike_morgan21** » Thu Jul 03, 2008 8:33 pm

i just used a 2"by 12" and a strap hope these pics help.

AK F100 · Post by **AK F100** » Thu Jul 03, 2008 8:51 pm

mike_morgan21 wrote:i just used a 2"by 12" and a strap hope these pics help.

I wish my cab / firewall was as clean as yours.

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