1988 firebird rearend
#1
06-29-08, 08:05 PM
1988 firebird rearend
I just bought a 1988 firebird. I guess they are known to have this part of the rear end break. It's the straight piece in front of the rear wheel that tow trucks can hook up to.
My questions, first, what do you call this piece, and is it worth welding back together with some beefed up steel or or is it an easy swap out? Thanks!
My questions, first, what do you call this piece, and is it worth welding back together with some beefed up steel or or is it an easy swap out? Thanks!
#2
06-30-08, 04:47 AM
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Hopefully there's a Firebird pro out there. From a towing standpoint, I can't imagine what part you are talking about. If it was being flat-bedded it would be loaded from the front and the bridle would be attached to the lower control arms or t-slots if so equipped. For a wheel-lift tow, it would be taken from the back, but nothing would be attached to any structural members on the vehicle.
#3
06-30-08, 05:56 PM
1988 firebird rearend
It was loaded on a flat bed rearend going on first. It was hooked up to the rearend on the side that wasnt broken. The driver showed me where he hooked it up. There was a slot to allow a hook to fit into. He showed it to me because that side he showes was about to let go also.
