where to put a cap?
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where to put a cap?
I'm new to the world of trucks...recently bought a 96 F150 with a cap over the bed. So, how does one remove one of these (as in, how much muscle does it take) and what do you do with it once you got it off?
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Unless you need the room, or absolutely hate the way it looks, leave it on. You'll get better mileage.
It's just a matter of unbolting the cap from the bed rails. There are usually 3-4 bolts per side in the driprail. They aren't heavy, but it does matter what they're made of. If you don't want to damage it, you'll need two people to lift it off and set it down.
Can't help you on what to do with it after you get it off.
It's just a matter of unbolting the cap from the bed rails. There are usually 3-4 bolts per side in the driprail. They aren't heavy, but it does matter what they're made of. If you don't want to damage it, you'll need two people to lift it off and set it down.
Can't help you on what to do with it after you get it off.
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If it is a aluminum cap it only weighs 75 or 80 pounds. A fiberglass cap is closer to 300 pounds. If you have a garage back the truck in and hang the cap from the rafters.
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you can transport a refrigerator on its side, but you need it to sit upright for at least 24 hours for the oil to be settle again.
"According to service information provided by Whirlpool, it makes a difference how a freezer, refrigerator or icemaker is transported. If the appliance is moved on its side or back, it must stand upright for 24 hours before being restarted. If the unit is transported upright, it may be restarted immediately.
Why? Lubricating oil for the refrigeration compressor can flow out of the crankcase if the unit is not upright. Running the unit without oil can ruin the compressor, which is a major problem."
"You can try to avoid laying it completely flat by tipping it to an angle by placing a sturdy support under the top of the fridge to help keep the oil in the compressor. Also, there are several lines connected to the compressor. The cooling and discharge lines should be oriented to face up. You must keep the oil out of these lines. Laying the refrigerator over with the tubes facing up will minimize the risk of fouling the lines."
hope this helps.
"According to service information provided by Whirlpool, it makes a difference how a freezer, refrigerator or icemaker is transported. If the appliance is moved on its side or back, it must stand upright for 24 hours before being restarted. If the unit is transported upright, it may be restarted immediately.
Why? Lubricating oil for the refrigeration compressor can flow out of the crankcase if the unit is not upright. Running the unit without oil can ruin the compressor, which is a major problem."
"You can try to avoid laying it completely flat by tipping it to an angle by placing a sturdy support under the top of the fridge to help keep the oil in the compressor. Also, there are several lines connected to the compressor. The cooling and discharge lines should be oriented to face up. You must keep the oil out of these lines. Laying the refrigerator over with the tubes facing up will minimize the risk of fouling the lines."
hope this helps.
Last edited by quicklook2; Feb 3, 2006 at 08:39 PM.
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The hang it on the rafter trick!
I did this with my old 78, and then 79 full size bronco's.
What you do is attach four mounting points onto the cap, back into the garage, and mount four pulleys on the ceiling above the mounting points, and draw the cable or rope to the side of the garage, to a cheap harbor freight crank winch.
I used something like these on my bronco caps:
http://www.etrailer.com/Merchant2/me...egory_Code=TIE
Removing and installing is easier... back in, hook cap, crank to ceiling. Installation is the reverse, except you crank slower so you can shift it a little before it lands on the bedsides.
I did this with my old 78, and then 79 full size bronco's.
What you do is attach four mounting points onto the cap, back into the garage, and mount four pulleys on the ceiling above the mounting points, and draw the cable or rope to the side of the garage, to a cheap harbor freight crank winch.
I used something like these on my bronco caps:
http://www.etrailer.com/Merchant2/me...egory_Code=TIE
Removing and installing is easier... back in, hook cap, crank to ceiling. Installation is the reverse, except you crank slower so you can shift it a little before it lands on the bedsides.
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Thanks for the information. I'll look into the tilt method of transporting the fridge.
I like the "hang it from the nrafters" metod of cap storage. I'll investigate that as well.
I like the "hang it from the nrafters" metod of cap storage. I'll investigate that as well.
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X2. I use chains from the trusses in my carport. Back the truck in, remove the tie downs to the topper and lift each corner. I then hook an S hook on the chain from the trusses into an eye bolt on each corner of the topper. I can have it on or off in about 10 minutes by myself. Topper hangs on the chains most of the time as I usually need the open bed.
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Originally Posted by frederic
The hang it on the rafter trick!
I did this with my old 78, and then 79 full size bronco's.
What you do is attach four mounting points onto the cap, back into the garage, and mount four pulleys on the ceiling above the mounting points, and draw the cable or rope to the side of the garage, to a cheap harbor freight crank winch.
I used something like these on my bronco caps:
http://www.etrailer.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=E&Product_Code= RR01-C&Category_Code=TIE
Removing and installing is easier... back in, hook cap, crank to ceiling. Installation is the reverse, except you crank slower so you can shift it a little before it lands on the bedsides.
I did this with my old 78, and then 79 full size bronco's.
What you do is attach four mounting points onto the cap, back into the garage, and mount four pulleys on the ceiling above the mounting points, and draw the cable or rope to the side of the garage, to a cheap harbor freight crank winch.
I used something like these on my bronco caps:
http://www.etrailer.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=E&Product_Code= RR01-C&Category_Code=TIE
Removing and installing is easier... back in, hook cap, crank to ceiling. Installation is the reverse, except you crank slower so you can shift it a little before it lands on the bedsides.