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Just rec'd, my cab hydraulic ram upgrade kit. There is a diagram, but no real instructions. Anyone else complete this upgrade?
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Has anyone done the hydraulic heavy duty cab lift upgrade?
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Keith Knight
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Yes I did this a few months ago, 
very vague instructions.
very vague instructions.
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Thanks! Helps a ton!
Something about those supplied self tap screws that does not inspire confidence
Something about those supplied self tap screws that does not inspire confidence
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Not much better options for screws. Maybe rivets.
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So looks like they tried to tie the longitudinal frame to lateral frames and get it to distribute forces a little better... Sadly no way to really reach the inside of those frames to put in proper hardware on the back side... Probably could weld them in
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What position did you have your cab in when you did the swap? Did you wedge a bar in there for safety?
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The TM has technicians support the cab with a "suitable lifting device" but I did the whole job using the Cab Support Tool. Swapping the ram itself is super easy. Just have air in the tanks and with the cab supported in the partially raised position with the support bar you can disconnect the bottom of the ram and pump the ram into the fully lowered position so you retain as much of the system fluid as possible. You will lose some.