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Cool stuff!

But the bed removal will be a "run what you brung" operation, so I'll have to get creative.

At this point, I'd guess that I have about 6 or 7k in the truck. I expect to have to sell it at a loss as is.

Finished, I might come closer to breaking even but still lose on the total.

Would you really want a 1 ton crew cab 4x4?

To replace an Aura?

I need to sell it , but that just seems a bit much for a DD, no?

Yeah, I realized shortly after sending my post that it was a 1-ton crew cab with an 8" bed. + dual tanks :mind-blowing:

Yeah, that wouldn't make much sence as a daily driver. Sorry camino!!

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No worries, Roger.

I picked up the chain hoist today, but I'm too tired to dive in tonight.

>>"I'm not sure how I'll be able to operate the hoist above the bed."<<

Engine hoist won't lift it high enough ??

Can you lift the bed and block it up a foot or so, but leave it over the

frame and still have room to access the tanks? 12" wide concrete blocks on end on the rails, wrap the bed/block/frame tight w/ tie downs, leave the hoist on the tailgate end for extra support...

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>>"I'm not sure how I'll be able to operate the hoist above the bed."<<

Engine hoist won't lift it high enough ??

Can you lift the bed and block it up a foot or so, but leave it over the

frame and still have room to access the tanks? 12" wide concrete blocks on end on the rails, wrap the bed/block/frame tight w/ tie downs, leave the hoist on the tailgate end for extra support...

I considered that option, but my faith in the engine hoist isn't real high. I'm going to go the chainfall and tie-down route. I'll set it up, lift the bed just enough, and roll the truck out from under. I may leave the bed suspended in midair and just back the truck back under it when I'm done.

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Felt really tired last night and not so great generally, so it will be today that I give this a shot.

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Time to quit stalling and get out there to give this a try. Even with 2 kerosene heaters and a space heater it's cold in the barn (18 degree low predicted tonight), but I need to get this done.

I'll let you all know how it went.

Why not gut the Jag and use it for a barrel fire, like homeless people do? :P

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