rocker panel damage from subaru dealer lift

Neuroblade · 06-10-2008, 05:55 PM

Recently had new Kartboy shifter bushings placed on my 08 at the Subaru dealer. After coming home I noticed the rocker panels were slightly crumped where the front arms were placed under the seams. They must have placed the lift pods too far laterally when they put it on the lift. Luckily the service advisor is a good friend and racing buddy - I doubt there will be any resistance to taking care of this as they are an outstanding dealer, and very pro-customer. I would recommend you talk to your mechanic about this before they "jack up" your 08.

twigg107 · 06-12-2008, 05:49 AM

you mean the side skirt was damaged?

amg destroyer · 06-12-2008, 06:53 AM

Are you talking about the pinch welds and the sideskirt? If so, it's really no big deal - all of mine are bent flat because of jackstands.

V8Huntr · 06-13-2008, 06:13 AM

^^ Thats why I always use the frame rails to keep the car up in the air for a long period of time

Neuroblade · 06-13-2008, 02:55 PM

I am talking about the actual painted portion of the rocker panel below the doors. They were crumped from below on their lateral aspect with paint loss from the pods on the ends of the lift arms. The pinch weld seams are fine and he had them centered on the lift arms when he raised the car. Nevertheless there was enough overlap out to the edge of the rocker panel that it was crushed when he raised the car.

06-10-2008, 05:55 PM	#1
Neuroblade Lurker Car: 08 Impreza STI Fav Mod: Perrin Stage 2, Harmon TBE, Perrin Headers, Uppipe, Turbo inlet tube, AFTA-MAF , Harmon sways Location: Lees Summit, MO Posts: 6 Join Date: Jan 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	rocker panel damage from subaru dealer lift Recently had new Kartboy shifter bushings placed on my 08 at the Subaru dealer. After coming home I noticed the rocker panels were slightly crumped where the front arms were placed under the seams. They must have placed the lift pods too far laterally when they put it on the lift. Luckily the service advisor is a good friend and racing buddy - I doubt there will be any resistance to taking care of this as they are an outstanding dealer, and very pro-customer. I would recommend you talk to your mechanic about this before they "jack up" your 08. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

06-12-2008, 05:49 AM	#2
twigg107 Spec C Club Car: 08 DGM STI Fav Mod: Me..... Location: Vancouver, Wa Posts: 1,518 Join Date: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: rocker panel damage from subaru dealer lift you mean the side skirt was damaged?

06-12-2008, 06:53 AM	#3
amg destroyer Iron Fisted Car: '05 STi Fav Mod: Sparco seat Location: OC Posts: 4,163 Join Date: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (4)	Re: rocker panel damage from subaru dealer lift Are you talking about the pinch welds and the sideskirt? If so, it's really no big deal - all of mine are bent flat because of jackstands.

06-13-2008, 06:13 AM	#4
V8Huntr Spec C Club Car: 04' WRB STi Fav Mod: TBE Location: Allentown, PA Posts: 1,641 Join Date: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: rocker panel damage from subaru dealer lift ^^ Thats why I always use the frame rails to keep the car up in the air for a long period of time

06-13-2008, 02:55 PM	#5
Neuroblade Lurker Car: 08 Impreza STI Fav Mod: Perrin Stage 2, Harmon TBE, Perrin Headers, Uppipe, Turbo inlet tube, AFTA-MAF , Harmon sways Location: Lees Summit, MO Posts: 6 Join Date: Jan 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: rocker panel damage from subaru dealer lift I am talking about the actual painted portion of the rocker panel below the doors. They were crumped from below on their lateral aspect with paint loss from the pods on the ends of the lift arms. The pinch weld seams are fine and he had them centered on the lift arms when he raised the car. Nevertheless there was enough overlap out to the edge of the rocker panel that it was crushed when he raised the car. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.