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Old Apr 3, 2023 | 08:42 AM
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Yea, I'm going to have to get some wood; the jack I have on the frame is already maxed out.....Was just thinking, ​​do you think I could attach a strap to the axle and use a cable winch attached to the tow hitch of my other truck (if parked in front of it) I could get away with moving the axle enough to get that pin to drop?
I would be more tempted to attach it to something on the truck that you need to move the axle.... Would be a real bummer to pull the truck off of whatever is supporting it.
 
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Old Apr 3, 2023 | 09:59 AM
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I would be more tempted to attach it to something on the truck that you need to move the axle.... Would be a real bummer to pull the truck off of whatever is supporting it.
What do you suggest I attach it to?
 
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Old Apr 3, 2023 | 10:22 AM
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Need to pull it forward? Try the front crossmember.
 
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Need to pull it forward? Try the front crossmember.
Done. I'll try it out in Friday. Thanks.
 
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Old Apr 7, 2023 | 02:19 PM
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Need to pull it forward? Try the front crossmember.
worked like a charm. 👍
 
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