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Old Nov 22, 2010 | 04:09 PM
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From: DE
Car: 1990 Firebird Formula
Engine: LB9 - 5.0 TPI
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 2.73, LSD
Lift Points

Searched with little luck. Can lift the rear end with no problem, not sure to lift from the front and apparently neither can someone else. Got my car back and found that the bottom of my fender is crushed inwards and also bowed out my fender.

If someone could show me where to lift the front, I'd appreciate it.
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Old Nov 22, 2010 | 04:20 PM
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From: greenfield indiana
Car: 86' IROC-Z....and 5 other 3rdgens
Engine: 383 hsr
Transmission: built 700r4
Axle/Gears: stock 3.23, 10bolt
Re: Lift Points

yeah the standard pinch welds on these cars are fairly useless (especially if its not rust free) because they always buckle. and it depends on the type of lift you use. when i do it, im using a lift where the lift arms swing in from the sides. and i have to jack up the front to set the lift arm so it clears the exhaust to get to the "body rail"
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Old Nov 22, 2010 | 04:38 PM
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Car: 1990 Firebird Formula
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Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 2.73, LSD
Re: Lift Points

Okay, I'll see how that works because the lift I would use is the same type.
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Old Nov 22, 2010 | 04:42 PM
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Car: 85 Z28
Engine: 327
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.23
Re: Lift Points

There is a sticky in suspension section called suspention 101. Has the jack point layed out there
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Old Nov 22, 2010 | 04:51 PM
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Car: 82 TA 87 IZ L98 88 IZ LB9 88 IZ L98
Engine: 5.7TBI 5,7TPI 5.0TPI, 5,7TPI
Transmission: T5, 700R4, T5, 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.08, 3.27, 3.45, 3.27
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