Raise Truck on Lift & Confirm Capacity
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What happens here
Begin by activating the hydraulic power unit of the Tuxedo Lift (from Northern Tool) to raise the dump truck to a comfortable working height. This allows for easier access to the undercarriage and tail light assemblies. The lift has an 8,000-pound capacity, and the truck's weight (5,779 pounds for a 2003 GMC Sierra 2500) is confirmed to be within safe limits.
Goal: Elevate the dump truck to a safe and accessible working height.
Tools and materials
- Dump Truck GMC Sierra 2500 — The vehicle being repaired
- Hydraulic Power Unit Duro Hydraulics — Operating the vehicle lift
- Smartphone with Siri iPhone — To look up the truck's weight quickly
- Vehicle Lift — Lifting the truck for undercarriage access