Partial Body Lift Possible?? (1 Viewer)

[kenscs]

Has anyone successfully "partially" lifted a body off the frame to get at bolts like the Fuel Tank Strap or Filler Neck? I only need a few inches on the left side to remove the bolt that secures the Fuel Tank Strap anchor-to-body. When I back out the Bolt, it ends up hitting the frame. I have started removing the body mount bolts on the left side, hoping I can jack it up 2" or 3" to remove the bolt. But of course, given the East Coast salt, I had two of the nuts strip (even with Kroil and Torch). So, before I start cutting, I thought I would ask if anyone has ever done a "partial" body lift to get at parts, without the full firewall ordeal.

 

[Road Apple]

Might keep an eye on the radiator and fan shroud during the lift.

 

[bburton]

Has anyone successfully "partially" lifted a body off the frame to get at bolts like the Fuel Tank Strap or Filler Neck? I only need a few inches on the left side to remove the bolt that secures the Fuel Tank Strap anchor-to-body. When I back out the Bolt, it ends up hitting the frame. I have started removing the body mount bolts on the left side, hoping I can jack it up 2" or 3" to remove the bolt. But of course, given the East Coast salt, I had two of the nuts strip (even with Kroil and Torch). So, before I start cutting, I thought I would ask if anyone has ever done a "partial" body lift to get at parts, without the full firewall ordeal.

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Another post on this site said to cut the strap bolt short to remove it - he did not elaborate but I guess you can either buy a replacement short bolt or reuse the one you took off. I’m reinstalling my ‘96 fuel tank and have new straps to put on...but I quickly decided to reuse the old straps after seeing that drivers side strap bolt blocked by the frame...

 

[kenscs]

Ultimately, this turned into a decent project only because I decided to replace the smaller front strap. That is the one that is blocked. I ended up getting the body mount bolts removed and did a small 3 inch lift up on driver side, got the bolt out and put new strap in. I could have left the old one and backed it with a new nut to back up the slightly damaged thread on old one I drilled out. But... I figured why not. I will post full photos once I get the whole thing done and organized thread.

 

[kenscs]

FYI, with project now complete, yes, partial body lift is possible and needed to remove the small fuel tank strap closest to the front of truck.