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  1. 5th May 2024, 02:28 PM #1
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    Body removal D3

    Hi, has anyone removed the body on their D3 without using a 2 post hoist? I'm thinking that the body could be lifted away from the chassis using jacks and then supported on a couple of lateral beams spaced wide enough to roll the chassis out. With a body weight of about 1200kg I could fabricate some supports from something like 50x50 RHS steel to do the job.
    Any thoughts?
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    I think that will work, i have an engine crane here if you need something to lift it with.
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    Quote Originally Posted by loanrangie View Post
    I think that will work, i have an engine crane here if you need something to lift it with.
    Thanks for the offer. I'm still thinking where to place any lateral beams. It looks as though the body would rest on the sills, and would they take the load without deforming?
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    IIRC There are jacking points on the body that are tucked up away from the sill. You would need uprights on your lateral beam to pick these up.

    It may be easier to find a "men's shed" that has a hoist, or there's garage places that allow you to rent the space including a hoist, or if funds are not limited, install your own hoist.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Eric SDV6SE View Post
    IIRC There are jacking points on the body that are tucked up away from the sill. You would need uprights on your lateral beam to pick these up.

    It may be easier to find a "men's shed" that has a hoist, or there's garage places that allow you to rent the space including a hoist, or if funds are not limited, install your own hoist.
    I found a post on a UK site where a guy made a jacking/body support assembly. It involves a fair bit of fabrication but I'm tempted to give it a go.
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    May be something like this....

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