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One Man Tub Removal

Wayne

Wayne

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Cape Coral
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I am wondering if just one person physically remove a tub from the frame?
I would like to try to take the tub off this fall - but I’m wondering If I can do it in my own? I’m sure the more people the easier it is. But with the correct tool, can it be done with one fella?. Also - what kind of rotisserie would anyone recommend?
Appreciate it.
Wayne.
 
Can it be done with one person? Yes. Is it a fast, easy task? Absolutely not. Will it be better and SAFER with two people? Absolutely.

I did a full size Bronco tub off of a frame by myself once. I undid the body mounts and all plumbing and wiring; jacked up the front of the tub and slid a 4"x4" timber under it; set it down; jacked up the back and slid a 4"x4" timber under it; then set sawhorses under the timbers and did a jack-block-jack-block routine until I could roll the chassis out from under it. It worked okay.....wasn't fast....was relatively safe. Repeated the process backwards to get it back down to the wooden rolling caster jig stand I made for it. Didn't do a rotisserie, as it was just a frame clean up and paint project. I'm sure there are much better suggestions. A-frame gantry is fairly simple to do with lumber too, if you're ambitious enough.
 
Pulled my tub fairly easily with an engine hoist. Hooked up to the top of the roll bar and one ratchet strap to the rear for stability.

Now, putting it back on once it’s painted might be a different story.
 
I have done it with an engine hoist plenty of times... a bit tippy, but it works.
I used chains in the seat holes and rollbar holes... if rollbar is still in it, utilize that as a pick point.
I have seen straps from front to back as well with carabiner type holds for a pick as well.
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Like to use ratchet straps, not the cheap ones, in four corners. Picks it straight up and very manageable with one person.
 
Brilliant - Thanks to all of you for the input. I got some great ideas, I know I can do it on my own now.
Cheers everyone.
 
Wayne said:
I am wondering if just one person physically remove a tub from the frame?
I would like to try to take the tub off this fall - but I’m wondering If I can do it in my own? I’m sure the more people the easier it is. But with the correct tool, can it be done with one fella?. Also - what kind of rotisserie would anyone recommend?
Appreciate it.
Wayne.
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I did mine the other day by myself and didn't use any tools,just flipped it over onto it's side
 
This worked for a CJ7 but a Scrambler might be too long in the rear. Assistance with spotters/balancersP1010025.JPG also helps.
 
I've been thinking about this same thing. I picked up one these inexpensive hoists on Amazon and am going to mount it to a channel strut that's bolted to the 2x8 ceiling joists. My plan then is to slide a couple of 2x6s under the tub, sling the straps under those, and lift.
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Kim Dawson said:
Wow! Mine was rear ended and then a tree fell on it, but yours is really forked up. Guess you weren't planning on saving that one.
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No unfortunately when I pulled mine out of the woods in Georgia it was way to gone to try saving. Actually had a few small trees growing in it along with what was left of the motor. Previous owner said it had been there for about 20 years. I only noticed it because I seen a set of brand new ground hog tires ! Tread was new sidewalls rotted
 
For what its worth i was able to roll everything back under and lower it down on the mounts with same approach
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