Trucks, particularly pickup trucks, are often susceptible to rollover accidents. When this happens, the cab of the truck can become damaged severely and need replacement. Rather than get an entirely new vehicle, you can swap your damaged truck's cab out with a new one, and can often do it yourself. Read on to learn how you can do a truck cab switch on your own.
Disassembly
Before you can install a new cab, you'll need to carefully disconnect and remove all of the connected, inner-working parts of the cab. These parts include:
Before you remove the actual cab, do a once over and ensure that everything is now disconnected and removed. It's recommended that you gather all tools first so you can complete the removal of parts at one time. Be sure to carefully store each part in a dry secure place until you're ready to reconnect everything. It is also a good idea to do all of this while the vehicle is lifted off the ground using a secure vehicle hoist.
Reassembly
Before you install the new cab, it's important that you're certain you have a correct replacement. You can find a new cab at your local junk yard, or look for an ad online or in the local newspaper with someone selling the same make and model for an affordable cost. If you cannot find just the cab, you will have to perform the disassemble process again with the replacement truck in order to add it to your truck.
Using a hoist, raise the new cab up over the body of the truck, and slowly lower it down to fit onto the body of the truck. It may take some time to ensure that everything is aligned properly, so go slowly and enlist the help of a friend to make sure everything is aligned perfectly. Once it's in place, you can reinstall the bolts to the body of the truck so that the cab is now secured. Make sure you have enough bolts and that they're tight. It's a good idea to use brand new bolts so that everything is new and the new cab is completely secure. Now, reconnect the electrical components and brake system, reinstall the dashboard, and hook everything back up that was removed. Turn the truck on to ensure that all moving parts are working and that everything is operating as it should before you hit the road.
Share28 September 2015
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