[zapster]

'99 F-350 Turbo Diesel..

The framework to the dump body has broken near where the dump body rests in the down position..
The factory framework sucks and I have 3"x4" 3/16" wall tubing that I'm gonna cut into 10" lengths and position them where I want them and add a piece of 3/16" X 3" "fence" to connect the tubing..

Should be a pretty easy job by my standards..
The question is..

Do I HAVE TO disconnect both batteries to do this??
I will post from a to z when I get around to doing this so stay tuned...

...zap!

 

[zapster]

Thats good info for sure but it states from 2005 on..
Mine is a '99

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[zapster]

OK guys...
I will level with ya...

No disconnect needed on this particular chassis..

Granted I did learn from the post that 2005 and beyond need attention before welding..

But as stated earlier its a wives tale...

Just putting the test to you'z guy'zeeeee:jester:

But another lesson learned..

2005 and beyond be on the look out...

...zap!

 

[zapster]

^^^^^^^^^

Well I guess that explanes that..:laugh:

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[zapster]

Zap, I have the same truck as you, I weld on the tailgate, trailer, vise in the hitch, and so on. I have yet to fry my PCM, or blow up a battery. You should be good to go, if you want to use the big Lincoln insted of yout 110 MIG just give a call.

Thanks for the offer..
But we do have a 400 amp Lincoln with 150' cables that will reach out the back door no problem..

I'll fab up the piece before hand and then install it on the dump..


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[zapster]

well put turboblown's...

Zap is the dump truck you are speaking of is the red one you were driving last class? Just wondering why you have a heavy duty dump truck as a daily driver? Don't get me wrong it is nice looking truck! I would not mind having one like that.

Yup same truck..
Its just a "toy"..

I do firewood in my spare time..
Had a '89 F250..460 automatic with a E-Z Dumper insert in the back..8 foot Fisher..
Killed it in 3 years..

I'm not gonna kill this thing..
Plus the 9' Fisher Plow is for fun also..

...zap!