76 body tub question...

How heavy is a 76 Cj5 steel body tub? Just trying to figure how much help i will need to remove it.

Thanks

 

With 4 people no problem. Three (one at the back, two at the front) it's a little heave. Two and it's darn heavy but it can still be done with a lot of work and straining. One and you have to get an engine hoist.

 

Don't know specifically about the tub - I expect 3 adults would be enough. That's all you need to move a pickup bed.

If you have a (not rickety) garage, you can lift it from the rafters using a chain fall or come-along. The HF/Pep Boys engine hoist is another option.

 

Thanks..I have already had a chainfall in the rafters for helping with my T18 tranny install R) The engine hoist sounds nice just because of the mobility of it though.

Thanks again!

 

I have lifted 2 tubs off CJ2A's using the ratcheting style cable puller rigged to the rafters. I rigged 1 in the back and 1 in the front and just lifted it off the chassis and rolled the chassis out from under.

 

I've **** anted them on and off, one person can do it. I used to just slide off the back of the frame and stand it up. I can then work it around where I want it(cardboard taped to body helps a lot). I know the flatty and CJ5 aren't too bad the CJ7 is a bit more of a handful but also doable. Best bet is if you have one is engine lift and a piece of pipe or square tubing inside the body works well. They do store well standing on their backside stood in the corner....