Step by Step Cab Removal
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Step by Step Cab Removal
I'm looking to give my '96 250 4x4 a really good once over regarding the frame...I know the cab mounts with only 4 (?) bolts, but is that it? The 2 towards the rear are easy to remove, not rusty at all, but the fronts are another story. Can anyone offer any tips or advice on this procedure? The truck has never been apart-ever. I'd also like to leave the engine in place-is that feasible? Like I said, if you have ANY input at all, let me have it! Don't be afraid to dumb it down-really really dumb it down!
Thanks in advance~
Roger
Thanks in advance~
Roger
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is there a problem with the frame? .. it's a f'in lotta work! .. if your thinking of painting the frame you need to remove more than just the cab .. and you'll end up wanting/having to replace other things as well .. I'm doing it cause the cab on my '87 F-250 was shot ..
maybe just put on some old clothes or a cheapy rain suit and some goggles or diving mask and crawl under there at one of those DIY wash bays ..
maybe just put on some old clothes or a cheapy rain suit and some goggles or diving mask and crawl under there at one of those DIY wash bays ..
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You need to remove the front clip first, its pretty easy. Most of the time the radiator support is shot or bolts are completely rusted off. I Removed the doors from the cab and used a cherry picker and entered in thru the side of the cab. I used four ratches straps from the 4 corners of the cab and lifted it off. You may have to drill the heads off the cab mount bolts using a 90 degree drill for the front ones. Cherry picker works wonders!
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u have to unbolt the calum and steer shaft just cut the 4 cad bolt and get new grade 12 bolts best 50 buck u can spend you will have to take the front clip off i recamand taking it off in one pcs u do ur moter harnass and rad support bolts and the back fender bolt i use a backhoe to lift mine off there crazy heavy
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I'm with ya buddy .. this is the frame of the donor truck .. pass side just behind front wheel ..
yes the radiator support on my F-250 basically fell off once I took the fenders off ..
you may be able to just un-bolt the cab and lift it a few inches, but beyond that you'll need to (and I'm sure I'm not including everything) ..
disconnect steering linkage, shift linkage, brake and clutch hydraulic lines, e-brake cable, assorted electrical connectors, heater core hoses (everything that's attached to the firewall and then somehow tied to the motor/frame) ..
you'll also need, if you don't have one, a Chiltons/Haynes or other repair manual, some way to lift the cab once your ready and a lot of time ..
one of the most valuable resources you've already found .. FTE forums ..
good luck and keep us posted ..
the build truck after dis-assembly ..
and after painting with "ZeroRust" ..
yes the radiator support on my F-250 basically fell off once I took the fenders off ..
you may be able to just un-bolt the cab and lift it a few inches, but beyond that you'll need to (and I'm sure I'm not including everything) ..
disconnect steering linkage, shift linkage, brake and clutch hydraulic lines, e-brake cable, assorted electrical connectors, heater core hoses (everything that's attached to the firewall and then somehow tied to the motor/frame) ..
you'll also need, if you don't have one, a Chiltons/Haynes or other repair manual, some way to lift the cab once your ready and a lot of time ..
one of the most valuable resources you've already found .. FTE forums ..
good luck and keep us posted ..
the build truck after dis-assembly ..
and after painting with "ZeroRust" ..
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I'm with ya buddy .. this is the frame of the donor truck .. pass side just behind front wheel ..
yes the radiator support on my F-250 basically fell off once I took the fenders off ..
you may be able to just un-bolt the cab and lift it a few inches, but beyond that you'll need to (and I'm sure I'm not including everything) ..
disconnect steering linkage, shift linkage, brake and clutch hydraulic lines, e-brake cable, assorted electrical connectors, heater core hoses (everything that's attached to the firewall and then somehow tied to the motor/frame) ..
you'll also need, if you don't have one, a Chiltons/Haynes or other repair manual, some way to lift the cab once your ready and a lot of time ..
one of the most valuable resources you've already found .. FTE forums ..
good luck and keep us posted ..
the build truck after dis-assembly ..
and after painting with "ZeroRust" ..
yes the radiator support on my F-250 basically fell off once I took the fenders off ..
you may be able to just un-bolt the cab and lift it a few inches, but beyond that you'll need to (and I'm sure I'm not including everything) ..
disconnect steering linkage, shift linkage, brake and clutch hydraulic lines, e-brake cable, assorted electrical connectors, heater core hoses (everything that's attached to the firewall and then somehow tied to the motor/frame) ..
you'll also need, if you don't have one, a Chiltons/Haynes or other repair manual, some way to lift the cab once your ready and a lot of time ..
one of the most valuable resources you've already found .. FTE forums ..
good luck and keep us posted ..
the build truck after dis-assembly ..
and after painting with "ZeroRust" ..
Roger
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aside from the radiator support mounts, that will either need to be swapped with the ones from the donor truck (they are in better shape) or having to weld in some new metal to the center section, my frame wasn't too bad .. yours is about 10 years newer than mine, so hopefully you don't run into anything major ..
my build truck was down anyway, and once I got started I lost some time at work (had time, no money), then winter set in .. so just be aware it may take longer than anticipated as a DIY project ..
hopefully I can help you out along the way, as those here on FTE have helped me ..
I'll add a digital camera to the recommended list of stuff you'll need .. I took lots of pics and have often needed them to 'remember' how things went ..
not sure as you don't give specifics .. once you do all this work, consider doing things like the clutch, etc .. much easier when you basically already got easy access ..
rad support mount on the build truck ..
and the donor ..
my build truck was down anyway, and once I got started I lost some time at work (had time, no money), then winter set in .. so just be aware it may take longer than anticipated as a DIY project ..
hopefully I can help you out along the way, as those here on FTE have helped me ..
I'll add a digital camera to the recommended list of stuff you'll need .. I took lots of pics and have often needed them to 'remember' how things went ..
not sure as you don't give specifics .. once you do all this work, consider doing things like the clutch, etc .. much easier when you basically already got easy access ..
rad support mount on the build truck ..
and the donor ..
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