Removing Cab

[Berend]

What is the easiest way to remove the Cab from an LMTV. In a couple of weeks I’m going to swap a cab.

Any tips ?

Thanks

Verzonden vanaf mijn iPhone met Tapatalk

 

[coachgeo]

geeez..swapping cabs is a lot of work for something that would just buff out

 

[Suprman]

It unbolts at the front pivot there are hex bolts. You have to disconnect the lift arm and all the electrical/air lines. I used straps around the cab and lifted from above.

 

[NDT]

If the engine is already full of rain it won’t be worth your time

 

[Berend]

If the engine is already full of rain it won’t be worth your time

It’s not luckily , first thing I checked. I drained the oil put new oil in. It’s running smooth.


Verzonden vanaf mijn iPhone met Tapatalk

 

[B-Dog]

Considering the existing condition, unbolt everything and tilt it forward until it falls off. Drag it from there....

It's really pretty easy to remove the cab provided you have some way to physically remove it. I removed the fenders and the step/box thing under the door. I made 4 lifting brackets that stuck out the side; 2 bolted to existing threaded holes to the front under the door where the step/box panel attached and 2 on the rear where the fenders attach. I used a gantry crane with a hoist on each side of the cab, a taller crane would've allowed for better lifting angles.

 

[NDT]

Berend did that 1081 come from a European auction? What year is it? What are those triangular protrusions on the bumper? Never seen those.

 

[Berend]

Yes came from the EU auctions , the triangles are from the low boy trailer that delivered it

It’s 2008


Verzonden vanaf mijn iPhone met Tapatalk

 

[coachgeo]

....the triangles are from the low boy trailer that delivered it ....

they are painted camo.....

 

[MGKMartin]

The TM's have the entire process. For the junk cab, disconnect everything and just lift off. For the good one you are putting on, make sure you use a spreader bar so you don't crush the rain guards or bend the roof.

 

[MWMULES]

Too bad looks like it was an 173rd Airborne Brigade truck with Airborne cab, 503 Infantry D company "The Rock"

 

[Berend]

This logo is on the door.

Verzonden vanaf mijn iPhone met Tapatalk

 

[NDT]

Berend if you don’t have a use for the antenna mount on the cab, I have been searching for that for years now. Just the part that slides up and out. It’s missing on my 1081.

 

[chucky]

If you go on youtube and search hellicool hellipad lmtv cab removal episode on the truck he calls patricia (107

 

[chucky]

Search LMTV Cab lift off on youtube

 

[Berend]

Berend if you don’t have a use for the antenna mount on the cab, I have been searching for that for years now. Just the part that slides up and out. It’s missing on my 1081.

I will keep it for you if i'm not going to use it.

 

[Berend]

Removed the damaged cab today , I was surprised how easy it was.

For this cab I just ran a strap thro the doors and lifted it with my forklift.

Verzonden vanaf mijn iPhone met Tapatalk

 

[USAFSS-ColdWarrior]

WOW! Congratulations on the "amputation".

It's amazing just how handy one of those forked "levitation machines" can be for projects like this.

Kinda which I had on in my backyard.

Thanks for posting pics.... We LIKE pics

 

[Berend]

Donor trucks came in yesterday .

Verzonden vanaf mijn iPhone met Tapatalk

 

[PacificNorthWestLMTV]

Removed the damaged cab today , I was surprised how easy it was.

For this cab I just ran a strap thro the doors and lifted it with my forklift.

Verzonden vanaf mijn iPhone met Tapatalk

Please post pics of the install as well...