Cab lift problems

[09stroker]

Well I was almost ready to lift the cab but I ran into a problem. The nuts on the two front bolts spun. What's the easiest way get them off?
Thanks

 

[jdgleason]

Gonna have to break that cage and get a socket in there to hold them. It's a pain for sure.

 

[baddkarmaracing]

Don't know why I didn't think about This last night but could you weld the nut in? Just put a good tack on it?

 

[jdgleason]

No reason you couldn't I guess

 

[97strokn&smokn]

Don't know why I didn't think about This last night but could you weld the nut in? Just put a good tack on it?

Thats what i do.

 

[09stroker]

I thought about that but it would be pretty hard to put a rod in that tight space. I just wanted to see what everyone did first before I go in tearing **** up. I'm sure someone has a little trick to this.
Thanks

 

[JuststrokeIT]

Easiest way is to just tack it in there with a mig welder both of mine are tacked fastest and easiest way its a real pain to even try and get a wrench inside there but just make sure u spray a little spray paint in there when you get done so that it doesnt rust

 

[09stroker]

Ok thanks. All I have is a stick welder :doh:
Did you have to take apart the front end to gain access to it?

 

[JuststrokeIT]

just have to remove headlight. I dont see why you couldnt get a stick in there thou

 

[09stroker]

Ok well I'm off to try it out. Thanks for the help everyone.

 

[madman1234509]

Mine are welded from when we did my head studs in the spring

 

[Matt_P]

We cut a wrench down and were able to get it wedged in there to hold the nut

 

[PowerStrokeEnginuities]

Remove the head lights.. Get a 7/8 wrench(might have to bend the wrench a little) and hold the nut while you remove the cab bolt. But if you can weld it.. It makes it easier for the future.

 

[BFT]

Remove the head lights.. Get a 7/8 wrench(might have to bend the wrench a little) and hold the nut while you remove the cab bolt. But if you can weld it.. It makes it easier for the future.

:whs: and try to refrain from using a impact

 

[BCB]

If you will lift up on the cab enough to decompress the suspension some before you start to take the bolts loose it will help keep the nuts from spinning. As you loosen the bolts the weight will ease back onto the suspension so use some common sense as to how far you pick the cab up.

X2 on not using impact. I break the bolts loose with a ratchet and can normally turn them the rest of the way out with a 18V drill.

 

[bigrpowr]

If you will lift up on the cab enough to decompress the suspension some before you start to take the bolts loose it will help keep the nuts from spinning. As you loosen the bolts the weight will ease back onto the suspension so use some common sense as to how far you pick the cab up.

X2 on not using impact. I break the bolts loose with a ratchet and can normally turn them the rest of the way out with a 18V drill.

this is correct.

 

[java]

Thanks for the help guys, my brother (09stroker) just welded the nut and we got it.