Pulling body
Thread Starter
|
Post Fiend
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 14,947
Likes: 6
From: Topsfield, MA
Pulling body
Anyone ever pull the body off their truck?
I'm thinking about it. I've figured out how I can physically lift it off and put it back on, but I'm curious about hurdles involved in disconnecting everything to do so.
I'd like to do the bare minimum. I don't plan on taking the interior apart as much as possible. Do any of you have some tips for doing this without damaging things by first time mistakes.
I can get the bed off without any trouble. The fenders, etc are easy too. It's getting the cab off that I'm a little intimidated by. I want to get it down to a rolling chassis.
Thanks!
I'm thinking about it. I've figured out how I can physically lift it off and put it back on, but I'm curious about hurdles involved in disconnecting everything to do so.
I'd like to do the bare minimum. I don't plan on taking the interior apart as much as possible. Do any of you have some tips for doing this without damaging things by first time mistakes.
I can get the bed off without any trouble. The fenders, etc are easy too. It's getting the cab off that I'm a little intimidated by. I want to get it down to a rolling chassis.
Thanks!
Tuned
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 288
Likes: 0
From: Okanagan
3 guys with strong backs is all it took to take my extended cab off (completely empty, except for the dash, & the doors were off).
After taking off the body mounts, we slid it to the rear of the frame on long 2"x6"s then tipped the rear up, put a sawhorse under it, rolled the chassis forward then maneuvered another sawhorse under the front.
A gantry or a forklift would be handy in this situation. I'm sure there are better ways of doing it, but that's what worked for me.
After taking off the body mounts, we slid it to the rear of the frame on long 2"x6"s then tipped the rear up, put a sawhorse under it, rolled the chassis forward then maneuvered another sawhorse under the front.
A gantry or a forklift would be handy in this situation. I'm sure there are better ways of doing it, but that's what worked for me.
Thread Starter
|
Post Fiend
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 14,947
Likes: 6
From: Topsfield, MA
I'm going to use boat jack stands on the four corners of the cab. I'll jack up the truck and set the stands, then lower it and roll the chassis out from underneath.
Just a matter of disconnecting everything that is connected to it I guess.
Just a matter of disconnecting everything that is connected to it I guess.
Hotshot
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 11,958
Likes: 228
I don't have first hand experience with this, but john_deere_kid does.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/7...flareside.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/7...flareside.html
Senior User
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 470
Likes: 0
From: Washington County, Penna
Trending Topics
Thread Starter
|
Post Fiend
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 14,947
Likes: 6
From: Topsfield, MA
Yeah I don't spend much time here anymore and I haven't in a few years. I have been concentrating on other things, and being on other more informative sites.
My truck is still not together properly. It has a 393 in it, and it runs, but not correctly. Still trying to work the bugs out of it but I can get in it and drive it down the street, haha.
My truck is still not together properly. It has a 393 in it, and it runs, but not correctly. Still trying to work the bugs out of it but I can get in it and drive it down the street, haha.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership
Brett Foote
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches
Pouria Savadkouei
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained
Brett Foote
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
Lead Driver
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 6,335
Likes: 6
From: Midwest
that is all
Thread Starter
|
Post Fiend
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 14,947
Likes: 6
From: Topsfield, MA
Lol...
Hey, it is what it is I guess.
This site just isn't geared for a lot of what I deal with now. It's a great site but it's for a particular 'genre' of enthusiast. Enthusiasts come in all different shapes and forms...mine is just a little different now. Anything automotive that I've been doing has been regarding details or topics that we don't dive into as deeply on a site like this.
That and being busy with life doesn't help either....
Hey, it is what it is I guess.
This site just isn't geared for a lot of what I deal with now. It's a great site but it's for a particular 'genre' of enthusiast. Enthusiasts come in all different shapes and forms...mine is just a little different now. Anything automotive that I've been doing has been regarding details or topics that we don't dive into as deeply on a site like this.
That and being busy with life doesn't help either....
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post