One Man Tub lift
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- 1985 CJ7, AMC 360, lunati cam, AX15, Affordable Fuel Injection, edelbrock performer manifold, 21 gallon fuel tank, Old Man Emu 2.5 inch lift, 1 inch body lift, tie rod flip, HMMWV H1 steering box, rear disc brake conversion, Dana 44 rear, YJ to CJ tub conversion, still working on 33 inch tires, Metallic dark blue paint.
Scrambler Project, cosmetically taking it back to the 80's- 1984 Scrambler, Laredo. 258cc, Holley Sniper EFI, 30in tires on Laredo polished wheels, Dana 44 rear, OME 2.5 YJ springs/lift, HMMWV steering box
Previously owned cj 7, 1979, Renegade, 258 and a '89 wrangler
I just wanted to post a technique I used for a one man lift of the tub onto the frame.
I actually used two techniques, either I think will work.
I bolted 5/16th chain purchased from Harbor Freight. (I mention the chain size because the first chain i bought was too small to fit the 3/8ths bolt.
I basically used the front hole of the back seat, and the front hole of the front seat on both the drivers and passenger side, which makes an excellent center of gravity.
The first technique I simply used and engine lift once I had the center of gravity.
The second technique I tried because I later thought I could continue to use it to make a one man hard top lift once I was done with the build. I basically ran a 1 inch 36 inch long pipe between the trusses of my garage, and bolted an electric lift bought for $80 with a coupon from Harbor Freight.
Lifting is very easy either with either method... if the load is a little unbalanced place a 10-20lb counter balance in the rear or front of the tub.
I actually used two techniques, either I think will work.
I bolted 5/16th chain purchased from Harbor Freight. (I mention the chain size because the first chain i bought was too small to fit the 3/8ths bolt.
I basically used the front hole of the back seat, and the front hole of the front seat on both the drivers and passenger side, which makes an excellent center of gravity.
The first technique I simply used and engine lift once I had the center of gravity.
The second technique I tried because I later thought I could continue to use it to make a one man hard top lift once I was done with the build. I basically ran a 1 inch 36 inch long pipe between the trusses of my garage, and bolted an electric lift bought for $80 with a coupon from Harbor Freight.
Lifting is very easy either with either method... if the load is a little unbalanced place a 10-20lb counter balance in the rear or front of the tub.