2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Dually Bed And Body Removal ?

[RHestand]

The more I work under my 98, the more the rusty undercarriage grates on me.

The body seems to be in pretty good shape ( some surface rust), but the frame, the suspension, drive-train, etc, are all rusty and pitted. Especially at the frame welds, and drive-lines, u-joints, etc.

IMO, it looks like the only right way to fix this, is to lift off the bed and body, sand blast all the rust off, then apply some type of rust-stop, then some HD undercarriage paint. (I did a search on this, and it looks like there are some really good products for rust problems like this. )

I'm going to have access to a lift for a few days, but but my question is, how much trouble will it be to lift the cab off? (I'm not concerned about removing the bed. ) I've never taken a cab or body off a frame.

Any advice or direction you guys can give me on this, would be much appreciated.

Ray

 

[Shelby Griggs]

It must not be too hard (if you have the right equipment) because to R&R an engine the local Dodge dealer pulls ALL sheetmetal off from the bed forward, I have seen several 2nd gen trucks in the shop over the years in that condition.

 

[KHelfrich]

once you disconnect the wiring from the motor and frame and rad lines brake lines and steering shaft the whole cab and front end can come off in one unit