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How many guys does it take to pick up a tub?

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Old 03-14-2011, 04:37 PM
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How heavy is a stripped tub?
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four- unless you are buff. I think my wife picked up one corner.
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It is a lot heavier than you would think - if the torque tube and torsion tube are out and there is no hatch and no hood/front fender probably about 750 to 850 lbs.
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It will be stripped. Some wiring harness and thats about it. Rear quarters still on. But all bolt on's will be gone.

Trying to avoid having to install the suspension back in to roll it on a trailer. But if picking it up and lifting onto the trailer takes the local hockey team, I will end up putting some temp suspension in it so I can move it.
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Originally Posted by xsboost90
four- unless you are buff. I think my wife picked up one corner.
is she buff?
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not really- it was a 924s but we had her and two other guys and myself- picked it up and put it outside before i cut it up w/ a sawzaw. You could always do like the egyptians and roll it on logs...
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are you suggesting a 944 pyramid?
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that's brilliant!
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My first reaction when reading the title?

It all depends on how fat the chick sitting in the car is!

Second thought?

All depends on how many bodies are in the hatch area!

Sorry Jim!
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two people if they are not wussies ! I picked up one end of my 84 944 and leaned it up on end to cut in half with a torch.

put one person on each end and just lift with your legs.

Tom
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I can lift front end with two fingers. (all front removable parts removed) Car is supported with 4 stands on lift points.

4 people could run marathon with it
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Jim- I think a bare tub is in the 600 lb range. The rear is heavier than the front. I've done it with five people easy. If you are trying to save the tub, be careful with the front radiator support - it is easy to bend.

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