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Where is the best pick up points for a Suburban without getting under it to put back on chassis?

I think it depends on what devices are available to you to lift it. I had a big forklift with 8' long forks. We just shoved them through the back opening and blocked up under the roof.

I had 6 friends who lifted the body onto the frame (and at other times). Three per side, front, middle, rear of each side.

6 guys and a worthless foreman.

You do not want much strain end-to-end because you could crack joints (such as leaded joints at top outside windshield posts).

My Suburban's body was painted on the frame.

We placed a 4 mil sheet of plastic covering the entire frame.
The body was then lifted over the plastic and placed on the frame.
The body was then painted.
The paint was then color-sanded/wet-sanded (three people; an all-day job).
The plastic was then removed.

I went through the windows with some lifting slings.

http://www.bunchobikes.com/1952suburban15.jpg

I used a tractor with a bucket and used two tow straps one thru the door windows and one thru the rear side windows By weeds , , , ,

thanks for the suggestions, as usual I forgot the basics like its just spent the better part of 2 years getting all dolled up with new paint and glass. So I was worried putting straps thur the windows. Ended up strap the front, Jack the Back, one man, two come-a longs, one floor jack, wood blocks, and about 5 hrs.
Thxs all.