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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Body, Glass & Paint => Topic started by: 81GMCBILL on October 09, 2012, 10:12:38 pm

Title: cab lifting question
Post by: 81GMCBILL on October 09, 2012, 10:12:38 pm

Would it hurt/dent any of the top of the cab if i lifted up with straps through both door openings?
could the top handle the weight ?

thanks for your help?

Title: Re: cab lifting question
Post by: Blazin on October 10, 2012, 12:12:46 am

Straps can dent the edges of the roof, plus the pinch weld can damage straps. I use a 4"x6" with a long eye bolts through each end. Use a couple pairs of Vise Grips on each side to keep the beam as far forward as possible in the door hole, so that the weight is a little better distributed.

Title: Re: cab lifting question
Post by: 81GMCBILL on October 10, 2012, 08:26:12 pm

I see - thats a good idea - i have alot those type of beams so thats what im goin to do.

thanks much !