Worked by myself this weekend so had to get creative with strength.

Needed to take the motor out of the bed and did not have an engine hoist. I drilled a 1/2" hole in the I-beam over the doorway and made a nice little crane with a comealong.

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Built a little engine stand with casters.

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This DIY crane came in handy a few times so far. Pulled the bumper over the reciever hitch since that wouldn't budge.
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Used it again to pull the bed. This came off easy, sliding right off. I rolled it end-over-end to the corner of my junkyard. err backyard.
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What is not picture worthy was Sunday pulling all of the cab hardware from the truck holding it to the frame. I also disconnected everything under the hood holding the cab to the frame. Next step is drop tranny and exhaust, hoist engine, and then remove cab.

I'm going to use the same little crane to pull my engine, while getting some friends to help push the truck in and out of the garage.


Last edited by CPOM; 07/18/05 08:29 PM.

CHRIS
98 Amigo, 92 Pup

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