How easy to move crew cab back?
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How easy to move crew cab back?
Hey all,
I am trying to get more room for the new downpipe and am considering moving the cab back a bit. How easy is this to do? Just a few bolts? Any how-to's out there? Is a half-inch a reasonable expectation? What do I have to watch for? The bed, I would guess, but what else should I consider?
Thanks in advance!
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97 F350PS CC 5sp 4x4 w/4" MBRP and 3"d/p Superchip
I am trying to get more room for the new downpipe and am considering moving the cab back a bit. How easy is this to do? Just a few bolts? Any how-to's out there? Is a half-inch a reasonable expectation? What do I have to watch for? The bed, I would guess, but what else should I consider?
Thanks in advance!
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Are you saying you want to move the cab back then remount there?????or just moving back then putting back in place after install
You absolutely do not have to do that to put in the down pipe.
Either way you are looking taking the whole front of the truck off....front fenders are connected to your cab
You absolutely do not have to do that to put in the down pipe.
Either way you are looking taking the whole front of the truck off....front fenders are connected to your cab
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Hey all,
I am trying to get more room for the new downpipe and am considering moving the cab back a bit. How easy is this to do? Just a few bolts? Any how-to's out there? Is a half-inch a reasonable expectation? What do I have to watch for? The bed, I would guess, but what else should I consider?
Thanks in advance!
DS
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97 F350PS CC 5sp 4x4 w/4" MBRP and 3"d/p Superchip
I am trying to get more room for the new downpipe and am considering moving the cab back a bit. How easy is this to do? Just a few bolts? Any how-to's out there? Is a half-inch a reasonable expectation? What do I have to watch for? The bed, I would guess, but what else should I consider?
Thanks in advance!
DS
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97 F350PS CC 5sp 4x4 w/4" MBRP and 3"d/p Superchip
6 body bolts .. 2 on the rad support , 2 near the bottom of the front fenders ,,,2 at the rear of the cab...
make sure the washers don't rub on the brackets...
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To install a down pipe, you do not have to move the cab back. Once the old down pipe is removed (via sawzall), cut the seam that sticks out from the front of the firewall in several places (cut only the seam, not into the firewall), then with a block of wood and a portapower (easiest way) or small scissor jack or small hydralic jack (and I do mean small) or a BFH (Big Freaking Hammer) bend the seam flat against the firewall. Test fit the new down pipe and if need (usaully not) bend the firewall back a little until the down pipe has clearance. Install new down pipe. Done. Cab stays in place.
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deadsenator is the user that posted this ... https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/7...nsmission.html
He is the one with the standard transmission where the down pipe won't quite fit. Are you sure you bent the correct area on that firewall ?? Not directly above the downpipe but about 35 degrees to the left of the downpipe as viewed from the front of the truck.
He is the one with the standard transmission where the down pipe won't quite fit. Are you sure you bent the correct area on that firewall ?? Not directly above the downpipe but about 35 degrees to the left of the downpipe as viewed from the front of the truck.
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Thanks for the suggestions, guys. When I got the d/p in, I thought I had enough room, but what happens is that when I am under braking, the cab seems to lean into the pipe and take on noise/vibration. When the cab settles back, it goes away.
I smashed quite a bit of the firewall back and I don't think there is more to get from it. I had thought that moving the cab back a smidge would help resolve this issue. Am I on the wrong track?
DS
I smashed quite a bit of the firewall back and I don't think there is more to get from it. I had thought that moving the cab back a smidge would help resolve this issue. Am I on the wrong track?
DS
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deadsenator is the user that posted this ... https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/7...nsmission.html
He is the one with the standard transmission where the down pipe won't quite fit. Are you sure you bent the correct area on that firewall ?? Not directly above the downpipe but about 35 degrees to the left of the downpipe as viewed from the front of the truck.
He is the one with the standard transmission where the down pipe won't quite fit. Are you sure you bent the correct area on that firewall ?? Not directly above the downpipe but about 35 degrees to the left of the downpipe as viewed from the front of the truck.
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Thanks for the suggestions, guys. When I got the d/p in, I thought I had enough room, but what happens is that when I am under braking, the cab seems to lean into the pipe and take on noise/vibration. When the cab settles back, it goes away.
I smashed quite a bit of the firewall back and I don't think there is more to get from it. I had thought that moving the cab back a smidge would help resolve this issue. Am I on the wrong track?
DS
I smashed quite a bit of the firewall back and I don't think there is more to get from it. I had thought that moving the cab back a smidge would help resolve this issue. Am I on the wrong track?
DS
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if you need cab mounts get oem.
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i would say new cab mounts and a 1 inch body lift would give you plenty of room for even a 4 inch dp, i havent done my downpipe yet but. i would immagin between new body mounts and a 1 inch body lift you would probably gain 1.5 inches of clearance.
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