smithe1811 Posted July 20, 2009 Posted July 20, 2009 So i began the next phase of my project which entails taking the 3:55 axles from my donor for my DD. but after i jacked it up and lowerd the frame onto the jack stands, the one on the passanger side cruched my rotted to heck frame. is there another safe place i could put my jackstands? or perhaps some other way to secure the truck high enough for axle removal?
Tonkatruck Posted July 20, 2009 Posted July 20, 2009 Um.... Not sure if this is a project vehicle or what but wouldnt addressing the frame be the main issue right now? Hold off swapping the axles.
dasbulliwagen Posted July 21, 2009 Posted July 21, 2009 If you use something like a 2x4 between the jackstand and frame it should spread out the pressure enough to let you work, but after you get it set up, I would jump and jostle it a bit to make sure it looks like it will hold up before crawling under. Good luck!
Automan2164 Posted July 21, 2009 Posted July 21, 2009 Um.... Not sure if this is a project vehicle or what but wouldnt addressing the frame be the main issue right now? Hold off swapping the axles. :agree: Details man details... I wouldn't be swapping axles into a uni-body truck that has frame-rot. Might want to start trying to find a rolling chassis donor thats less rusty. Rust on a door or fender is ok, but when a jackstand crunches it like a junebug, bad deal. Rob L.
DirtyComanche Posted July 21, 2009 Posted July 21, 2009 I imagine the donor is the one that's trashed. My answer is simple. Use wood. Lots of wood. Like they do in the shipyards. Let it all crush until it's happy. It won't go anywhere then.
Automan2164 Posted July 21, 2009 Posted July 21, 2009 ...taking the 3:55 axles from my donor for my DD. :doh: Yep. Now I am on the same page. I am with dirty. Lots of wood to distribute the weight over the rotten frame. Rob L.
mnkyboy Posted July 21, 2009 Posted July 21, 2009 not sure what else you need off the doner but you could always roll it on its side then gut it.
jbhill Posted July 21, 2009 Posted July 21, 2009 if you have a welder, you could weld a piece between the sides of the rail to keep it from flaring out. i like the wood idea.
watchamakalit Posted July 21, 2009 Posted July 21, 2009 Just roll the truck onto its roof. Problem solved. You can thank me later. :cheers:
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