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Old 04-04-2016, 04:44 PM   #1
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53 Cab Removal

Ok, so I made a 2x4 setup like seen here and mounted on my engine hoist. Trying to jack/raise cab off of frame. I removed the rear shackles. I removed the front two nuts under frame on front cab mounts.
My question is, are the front bolts threaded into the frame from the top also?
I thought removing bottom nuts I could lift it up, but with nuts removed it seems like something is grabbing. The passenger side top bolt is so rounded and rusted would be a bi--- to remove. Any help here?
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Old 04-04-2016, 06:28 PM   #2
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Re: 53 Cab Removal

Front bolts are not threaded into the cab. Prob just stuck on there.
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Old 04-04-2016, 06:40 PM   #3
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Re: 53 Cab Removal

Yes, thanks Sim..
When I tried jacking my cab with the 2x4 setup I made, it was tilting forward. I could not free it up. I put a secondary bolt halfway thru the nut, then screwed the nut onto the bolt, and using the bolt like a punch with a few shots with the mini sledge on each side I freed them.
Cab is now swinging in the breeze!
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Old 04-04-2016, 06:43 PM   #4
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Re: 53 Cab Removal

Sorry, tried posting pics from my iPad. It only uploaded the shot of my hand!
Missed 3 out of 5 swings!!!
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Old 04-04-2016, 06:55 PM   #5
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Holy Mackrel!
Cant believe you cant edit a post. I tried to remove that photo instantly!
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Old 04-04-2016, 09:41 PM   #6
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Re: 53 Cab Removal

Hey, your hand looks like mine. I'm left handed and every time I pick up a hammer my right hand tries to hide.
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