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Old May 14, 2004 | 02:31 PM
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Going to life the body of my 79 with a chain hoist. Can anyone recommend where to get a body lift kit or describe a successful alternative? I found the one at zip and mid america already.
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Old May 14, 2004 | 02:56 PM
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I used a tow straps i bought at walmart $15.00 each they were 15' long and went between the body and frame worked well, I had to knot them to make them shorter. If i were to do it again i would put some towles between the straps and the body so as not to rub on the paint. :)
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Old May 14, 2004 | 03:32 PM
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We used some heavy straps and an engine hoist. Check out the website in the link below and click on the removal and installation links.
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Old May 14, 2004 | 06:22 PM
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I have a set you can borrow. Let me know if your intrested and we can work out getting them to you.
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Old May 14, 2004 | 06:41 PM
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I am definately interested!
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Old May 14, 2004 | 08:37 PM
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Old May 14, 2004 | 10:13 PM
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Default Re: Recommend a body lift kit? (LiveandLetDrive)

OH yeah thats the $H!T. Gotta love that. At least the guy did it right and put one ton axles underneath of her!

II lifted my body with a chain fall and a come along for the front just to prevent the front clip from removing itself from the firewall.
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