So as I'm digging into my 92 Xtra Cab I'm getting close to being ready to take the cab off. While it is off I want to clean up any rust on the underside of it. I think the best method would be to tip the cab on its back. Obviously I dont want to damage the body, and I figured someone must have done this before. Any tips on how to tip the cab on its back without damaging it? Thanks in advance for your suggestions. -Jeff

 

i've seen people put a sling through the windows and lift it with a hoist, but then your working UNDER it, wich could be dangerous

 

Just set it in your yard, grab the front and tilt it back.

 

Just like a turkey use a car rotissarie


expensive but safe.
remove the doors and get some guys to help your flip it..

 

This would be nice but probably costs more than my total budget for the project lol. Some day this will be tucked in the corner of my garage, but today I'm a broke college kid that doesnt even have a garage to work in.

So to clarify, the back of the cab is strong enough to support the weight of the whole cab without denting in? I was thinking about doing it onto plywood so the weight would be evenly distributed, and putting down foam carpet padding for protection of the body. I figured I'd set the cab on some 4x4 boards so when I tip it all the weight wont be on just 2 cab corners.

 

Agreed, safety is paramount, and I also hate climbing under things, which are two good reasons why I want to tip it on its back.

Thats the plan, I just dont want to damage anything in the process.

 

Buy pizza and beer. Invite over some friends, pick the cab off and set it in your yard.
Do this BEFORE they eat and drink or you will get no work done.

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Lol yes pizza and beer are always good motivators. I acutally have a hoist to lift the cab off with. My concern is tipping it on it's back without damaging the body. I was thinking about tipping the cab onto a sheet of plywood so the weight would be evenly distributed, and putting down foam carpet padding for protection of the body. I figured I'd set the cab on some 4x4 boards so when I tip it all the weight wont be on just 2 cab corners.

 

You can tip and set the cab on it's back, IF you do not lay it down all the way onto the rear window. Meaning, if it has a rear window, it needs to be supported in some way as to avoid putting any pressure even on it's frame.

Yes, sticks of wood will work just fine on their own, or with a platform/padding. I used a 2x4 laid across the width of the cab above the rear window frame to keep it up off the concrete just a little. It worked fine/without causing any damage.

 

Perfect, this is what I wanted to hear! Thanks!