im4duke

I know there are a lot of opinions and threads on these topics, both here and on Pelican, but I just wanted to take a simple poll about what everyone here is doing on these 2 topics:

Question #1: How do you lift the rear of your car?
A. from the case
B. from the factory jack holes in the rockers, alternating sides
C. other, please explain

Question #2: Are you using the factory turbo support bracket? Doesn't matter whether it's modified.
A. yes
B. no

Any particularly interesting first-hand learning experiences related to the above would be good to hear about too.

nathanUK '81 930 G50

1 C I have two 3ton trolley jacks. Place one on each rear antiroll bar mounts/brackets on the chassis. I lift the car say 6" a time each side. I place carboard over the jacks cup.

Red Rocket

1C
I just pick it up by the bumper.

Gino

I lift from the factory holes and then use jack stands on the torsion bar covers; one side at a time.

I did not use the turbo bracket after installing the K27-7200. I went with a cat by-pass and used the stock muffler w/ stock straps which had sufficient support (in my opinion) for the balance of the exhaust. I may rethink that when I do the B&B headers w/ heat and Fabspeed muffler this winter as it all will be off at that time.

JoeMag

...not sure how much i like using the sway bar mount braket as noted above. would be worried about angular load bending.

if going to put on jack stands i use bottom of case. if going to just go up and down, two jacks just forward of sway bar mounts, with wood between jack and chassis.

A930Rocket

1-A. If I'm just lifting the rear, I use a piece of 2x4 between the jack and case.
2- No

im4duke

Thanks, guys.

Forgot to to answer my own questions:

1. A - case with padding
2. B - no, not currently, but am on the fence

SoCal Mike

I'm with JoeMag concerning rear sway bar mounts. Having recently reinforced my sway bar mounts, I've see how weak they are laterally. I prefer lifting at the case, which allows good height and easy placement of jack stands under the torsion bar tubes. I have one of those jack hole pad things but gave up using it. I have factory lift pads and since they are lower, they give me a couple extra inches if I need it. I will jack up from there to change frt/rear tires or valve adjustment without draining the oil. I have two floor jacks, but running side to side is just too much work. Ideally, I see a scissor lift in my near future.

kens911

I have a pelican engine jack adapter that fits the engine case, and a AC hydraulic jack. then use jack stands on the torsion bar covers for engine removal or any work under the back of the car, it it's tires wheels brakes etc. then i just use the popsicle in the rocker panel then jack stands at the jack points.

nathanUK '81 930 G50

I was always worried about lifting by the engine case. Changing bearings, crank, case etc. looks a big job compared to having new sway bar mounts welded back onto the chassis.

I guess if all you guys have lifted by the case many times it must be ok. Also I thought it would put alot of strain on the transmission case and shafts too.

It sure is gonna save me alot of time lifting by the case. Thankyou.

I made up some huge wooden blocks to put under the wheels of my car. Lots of english oak pieces of 3"x4" cased up in plywood about 2' high x 2'6" square

125shifter

I've lifted by the case with a big stack of cardboard under it. Of course with the engine out that's not to feasible, so I've been using the jack holes.

srf506

Fortunately, I have unlimited access to really nice electric lift with ramps in a friend's garage. Needless to say, I know his birthday, his anniversary, his favorite adult beverage, take him to lunch now and then, help him on his hot rod projects, mow his yard, rake his leaves....;-)

PorschePhD

Case with a block of wood. You will not have an issue. Center it out and you willbe fine.

slownrusty

By the case with a block of wood.

No bracket!

Peter Carroll/Toronto

I recently saw an ad for an inexpensive rear lift point that bolted to the rear engine mount. It also served as a rear tow hook. Now I can't recall where I saw it. It appeared to be made of flat steel painted red. It's not the expensice CNC part I can find online.

Anyone recall where it was?