My professional automotive career has revolved around mostly around 4 and 6 cylinder passenger cars so forgive me if this is a silly question.
How are the DIY backyard diesel guys doing the jobs that require pulling the cab? Im sure I could rig up a swingset to do it but I don't think it would be fun.
I've seen pictures of it being done but it still requires something like a gantry crane or similar. Most don't do it themselves but farm out the more involved work. Or sell the truck!
FWIW, the dealership usually pulls the cab for the same jobs on half ton trucks as well.
It a matter of convenience.
In reply to SyntheticBlinkerFluid:
Look for an LLY or LBZ Duramax. In the absence of documentation, look for a fresh looking fuel filter and transmission spin-on filter. I replace my fuel filter 2x annually. The Chevy front end needs more attention than the Ford or Dodge, but it makes up for it with a better ride in handling, IMHO. Injectors are a big ticket item, and you can look at the "balance rates" with EFI Live or a Chevy scan tool to see if there is something amiss.
The Duramax + Allison is a winning combo in the <$15k used diesel truck segment.
logdog wrote: My professional automotive career has revolved around mostly around 4 and 6 cylinder passenger cars so forgive me if this is a silly question. How are the DIY backyard diesel guys doing the jobs that require pulling the cab? Im sure I could rig up a swingset to do it but I don't think it would be fun.
Doesn't seem dangerous at ALL. 
Step 1: pick a truck that doesn't require a cab-off to work on.
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