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Old 04-15-2018, 12:16 PM   #101
jocww
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Re: Fatman, TCI, or Scotts IFS/Chassis on 49 AD

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Originally Posted by dsraven View Post
lifting under the cab may bend/dostort the edge of the cab since that is a spot prone to rust. maybe better to lift under the top of the door with a spreader bar that is cab width. less chance the cab will roll that way too since youre picking it up from the top.
here is a pic of how I lifted mine with an engine hoise, you could easily adapt that theory to a gantry
You have a good point, my rear cab corners are a little rusty. didnt think the weight would be that much to distort. good looking out.
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