removing the body of a pig (1 Viewer)

[rsrai]

I was wondering if anyone has taken the body off of their pigs chassis and how heavy it was? i have quite a bit of cancer on the front floorboards and the roofline, was wondering if it would be easier to remove the body and get it fixed, so i can also start from a clean frame. If anyone has removed the body, how heavy was it? would it be manageable by two strapping young bucks? ok not that young..... (btw i tried searching it, lots of 40 links but couldnt uncover 55)

 

[RUSH55]

F*ckin' heavy, man. You might want to drink an extra protein shake, and do some pushups to get warmed up.

 

[clemson55]

I wouldnt think it was a 2 man job, unless those 2 men play d-line in the nfl or do strongman competitions.

 

[rsrai]

so i guess its too heavy to lift off...........i guess ill have to work around it. thanks guys. its funny how deceptively heavy items on the pig are.

 

[PabloCruise]

How aout using an overhead crane?

Maybe w/a couple of WIDE straps through the door openings and rear window?

Lift off, place on trailer, make a rotiserie to spin it - look in the 45 owners forum for the guy doing a frame off on a 45LV - should be very similar...

 

[Gumby]

Maybe if you took off all five doors and stripped the interior you could get four guys to lift it off.

 

[KliersLC]

Genericfj80 pulled the body off his 80 with a cherry picker and a chain run through the floor, Might be worth a try......

Dan

 

[Owyhee Jackass]

I've pulled a 60 body off the frame and onto a trailer. I've also swapped bodies of a 45-wagon, both by little lonesome and with-out any fancy equipment.

Just take your time, and jack each corner/end up a little at a time, making sure it's well supported. Once you get it high enough for the rear tires to clear the back end, pull the frame assy out from under it.

 

[scife]

i did it very easy we made a home made thing out of 6x8 and 4x4 and then one of those winch with the chain you know some tie downs and i had pics but cant find any you have to build a frame and then just lift it

 

[Radd Cruisers]

I have done the jacks, kinda scarey.

The crane could cost you 50 bucks, well worth it as it only takes about 5 minutes and your done.

Rob

How aout using an overhead crane?

Maybe w/a couple of WIDE straps through the door openings and rear window?

Lift off, place on trailer, make a rotiserie to spin it - look in the 45 owners forum for the guy doing a frame off on a 45LV - should be very similar...

 

[rsrai]

i wish i had a car lift, that would be the easiest. Maybe i can borrow a forklift or two........