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Getting off the ground

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by sasquatch, Jun 29, 2005.

  1. Jun 29, 2005
    sasquatch

    sasquatch I'm big in Japan.

    Kadena AB,...
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    So, the day is rapidly approaching where I will be lifting up the frame and pulling off the springs, axles, etc, leaving myself with a bare frame.

    What I just realized I hadn't thought of was how, exactly, is the best way to go about this. Once I get the engine, tranny, etc off, I obviously need to lift the whole deal up to get the weight off the axles. I'll pull the wheels first of course. After that, what is the best way to lift up/support the frame? Use of forklift is not an option...
     
    sasquatch, Jun 29, 2005
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  2. Jun 29, 2005
    blevisay

    blevisay Oh Noooooooooooooooo! Staff Member

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    Set the frame on jackstands and have at it!
     
    blevisay, Jun 29, 2005
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  3. Jun 29, 2005
    Boyink

    Boyink Super Moderator Staff Member

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  4. Jun 29, 2005
    sasquatch

    sasquatch I'm big in Japan.

    Kadena AB,...
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    Huh... I guess I never thought of that... Thanks, Mr. Obvious!!

    *feelin kinda stupid now*
     
    sasquatch, Jun 29, 2005
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  5. Jun 29, 2005
    jd7

    jd7 Sponsor

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    I just set mine on saw horses about waist high.
     
    jd7, Jun 29, 2005
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  6. Jun 29, 2005
    BlueFlu

    BlueFlu past owner of some ecj5's

    Hermitage, TN
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    Brian you hold it up while Tina works on it. :D
     
    BlueFlu, Jun 29, 2005
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    mb82

    mb82 I feel great!

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    x2 both body and frame.
     
    mb82, Jun 29, 2005
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  8. Jun 29, 2005
    sasquatch

    sasquatch I'm big in Japan.

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    LOL. I'll think about that ;)
     
    sasquatch, Jun 29, 2005
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    Jeepenstein

    Jeepenstein Me like Jeep.. 2024 Sponsor

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    The frame is a lot lighter than you would expect.. the bare frame can be picked up very easily by one person sooooo... knock out the shacke/spring bolts, stand in the middle of the frame and lift... nothing to it..

    BUBBA
     
    Jeepenstein, Jun 29, 2005
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  10. Jun 29, 2005
    Project71-5

    Project71-5 BACON

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    I usually jack up the axles to get the frame in the air, put jackstands under the frame, and then remove the axles, springs, etc.. I really only do it this way because my jack won't reach the frame ;)
     
    Project71-5, Jun 29, 2005
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  11. Jun 29, 2005
    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    I usually just drive my Jeep........


    <ducking>
     
    Patrick, Jun 29, 2005
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  12. Jun 30, 2005
    briansgirl2004

    briansgirl2004 Bridezilla attacks!!!

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    Im liking this dude!!!
    after i get all moved im starting to serious work on da jeep.
     
    briansgirl2004, Jun 30, 2005
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