Hey man, thanks for putting up such a thorough and positive video! I showed this video to the lead engineer who thought up this product and he is also glad to see that you are enjoying it! In this day and age, people are much quicker to write a bad review than a good one, so we are very grateful for you putting the time and effort into making this video and spreading the word!

@TWAMotorsports

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comments. I love them. I have had parts from dse before and they never disappoint. Great company to deal with. I agree KZread is sometimes full of negative comments, reviews etc. 👍

Great job with the video and we're glad to see you're happy with the product. Thank you for your business!

@TWAMotorsports

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Buying it now! My 4th gen has a pulled out fender. So glad I saw your video

@TWAMotorsports

5 жыл бұрын

Sweet. Worth it for sure

Thanks for showing step-by-step how to install these brackets. It's taken a few tries but I finally replicated your good work. One of my flanges was badly mangled and I really struggled to get the metal straight enough for the bracket to align at a 90 degree angle to the punched holes. I finally just bolted the bracket dangling in place at an angle, slipped my jack under one edge, lifted gently, and popped the bracket into place using the hydraulic pressure. It finally worked and it fits perfectly. Thanks again.

@TWAMotorsports

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Glad the video could help

Didn't know these existed until now, I'll have to consider them in the future. Thanks for instructions too, I appreciate it!!! Was also thinking about putting some sort of stickers that say do not lift/jack for which ever random tech might be under there if I'm not working on it for some reason.

@TWAMotorsports

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah they just came out. Not a bad idea to put a sticker there. Probably won't matter to most mechanics however lol.

Definitely putting that kit on my list! Had the same issue with my last car (2000 Camaro V6), and managed to get it straightened back using the same method like you did but used a 4" inch block of wood and a hammer; and now that I have a 97 Trans Am, these would help big time

@TWAMotorsports

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah this has plagued fbody owners for years.

Great video, man! I just ordered mine. I bought my car (2002 Camaro SS 35th T-top) from a collector about a year ago @ 3,900 miles, and there's about 6,000 on there now. I hope mine aren't bent, but they either ARE or WILL BE as soon as some bozo puts it on a 4-point lift. I'm very glad that you are still SO involved with the meager F-body, with that BRUTE of a ZR1 in the same garage, as there are many F-body owners who benefit from your videos, while comparatively few ZR1 owners. Don't get me wrong; I love the ZR1 content and THAT is the car that I aspire to, and exactly that color. I believe that was 2009-2011 only. I want my "Blue Devil" to actually be that beautiful blue. One never knows when a car (particularly a rare one) bottoms out in value and starts to go up again. I think the F-body is on the way up. I hope the C6 ZR1 stays steady for a while, as I aspire to save up for one. While I respect the C7 ZR1, I'm more a of C6 man, myself. Although I like all of the generations, the 4th-gen F-body and the 6th-gen Corvette are my all-time favorites, and it really doesn't matter to me what else they make, because I can't afford it anyway!!!

@TWAMotorsports

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Fbodys are my all time favorite cars. The ZR1 is fun but I couldn't do without a Trans am. I too like the c6 more.

20 Years ago my flange was bent on the very first trip to the dealership by the HIGHLY SKILLED GM tech. I have to have these to correct a problem that has existed since day 3. I still have the 99 SS. Thanks Detriot Speed !

@TWAMotorsports

3 жыл бұрын

Crazy. I would have lost it.

Man sorry I haven't been on your channel like that but as always. You made a very informative video. Nice job. I need to catch up on your other videos with the Trans Am. My radiator went so I'm installing a Dewitt's radiator and I'm switching over to Evans waterless coolant. I'm also upgrading my fuel system to the Racetronix duel fuel pump and also their deluxe fuel line kit. I hope your progress is going well with the tear down and install of that engine you are putting in. Good luck with everything.

@TWAMotorsports

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I have been buying more projects which jas slowed the ta progress. It will get done eventually. Sounds like you are getting somethings done though👍

I sweeeeeeet video. Man I Never knew they made that part awesome I'm definitely going to order it cause the previous owner of my 94 Pontiac Trans am completely crushed the lower front fender points I mean the thin peice of metal with the 2 front lower fender bolts was completely rolled over and actually broke the tabs off the fender. I had to buy 2 brand new OEM GM front plastic fenders that cost 570. 00 per pair.. I hate people that have no idea on how to properly jack a fbody up.... Everything on my 94 project trans am is getting replaced... I'm taking my time cause I want it perfect 👍🤙..

I'll have to get these. Awesome clean and clear informative as always!

@TWAMotorsports

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I'm trying. Lol

@DarrenWS6

5 жыл бұрын

@@TWAMotorsports Haha it's awesome content man. I enjoy your other videos of your truck and stuff too.

@TWAMotorsports

5 жыл бұрын

@@DarrenWS6 thank you

Very cool product. I didn't know it existed. I've owned 6 4th gens (currently own 2) and every one of them has had that part mangled. Sometimes the fender sticks out, sometimes it doesn't. I just ordered 2 of these kits. Thanks for sharing.

@TWAMotorsports

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Some say it's too expensive but I think it's worth every penny

@1999TransAmWS6

4 жыл бұрын

@@TWAMotorsports It is a bit pricey and I try to do all my own work but they'll be a nice peace of mind for the rare occasions I have to bring my car in to a shop. I would normally ask to talk to the mechanic and tell him where to lift off of while they roll thier eyes at me. Lol. Worth every penny to me

@TWAMotorsports

4 жыл бұрын

@@1999TransAmWS6 for sure

This is a great Video! I am definitely going to be doing this. Thank you again for the Video.

@TWAMotorsports

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Stan

Took long enough for these to come out lol. All 3 of my f-bodies had this issue. I also posted on a reply sometime in 98 or 99 the plastic blocks got removed. My 98 ws6 had blocks my 97 v6 had blocks and so did my 96. I still wouldn't jack on the plastic blocks. I have done it but better on the rail and like always I use wood between. Never slipped out even at a ridiculous angle. I also had some fun when I parted my 97. I picked up the whole car with my new big jack from the transmission brace lol!. The flying f bod :).

@TWAMotorsports

5 жыл бұрын

I know. I could have used these years ago!!

I'm going to buy some, Thanks for making this video!

@TWAMotorsports

3 жыл бұрын

They are a good product

Way to explain the process thoroughly. Thanks.

@TWAMotorsports

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Hopefully it helps others.

Great upgrade! I even doesn't know about this option.

@TWAMotorsports

5 жыл бұрын

It just came out.

I'm glad I bumped into this video I'm going to purchase these for my WS6 thanks good work

@TWAMotorsports

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@oillife2115

5 жыл бұрын

@@TWAMotorsports definitely you have a beautiful car I have a 2000 Trans Am WS6 I call her the Devil head she got a measly almost 400 horsepower. The real work is coming soon I have a 400 stroker kit and I have intake and I have the magic stick 4. Trying to find some time to take this engine off and take it to the Machine Shop but anyway where can I pick up these parts I need them I need to order them ASAP

@TWAMotorsports

5 жыл бұрын

@@oillife2115 sounds like a nasty ride. Good luck with your build. Mine is slow compared to that for sure.

Great job, and thanks for the video.

@TWAMotorsports

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Thanks for watching

Keep up the trans am video's!

@TWAMotorsports

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I going to try!

Thanks for the heads up.

@TWAMotorsports

5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome

Once again. Very nice detailed video. But, YES! People gotta stop lifting these F-boby on that part.

@TWAMotorsports

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I agree

sweet product! may have to order some!

@TWAMotorsports

4 жыл бұрын

They are nice

I see. Great video. I have a 3rd gen Camaro. I'll have to straighten mine out too.

@TWAMotorsports

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. They work great

Where are my manners? Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

@TWAMotorsports

5 жыл бұрын

I agree but I filmed this a week before I posted. Merry Christmas and happy new year's to you.

Wow!! Definitely a go!! Great Video Subd

@TWAMotorsports

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

Yes!! I need this. Ill be ordering soon.

@TWAMotorsports

5 жыл бұрын

def worth it!!

@SRfastZ

5 жыл бұрын

@@TWAMotorsports yes sir, sweet fbody.

@TWAMotorsports

5 жыл бұрын

@@SRfastZ thank you

Thank you!

Sweet. Need to get a couple

@TWAMotorsports

5 жыл бұрын

I like them. Great quality

Love the vid, thx for posting(ofcourse im probably biased being i own an 02 WS.6)! I would of swore i knew pretty much every part for these cars, obviously not. Its unfortunate really, well for my wallet that is...

@TWAMotorsports

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Yeah I have installed and uninstalled everything on these cars. Cool to see new stuff out!

i just got a 2002 ws6 that thankfully has not been improperly jacked, may have to do this to prevent anything from happening

@TWAMotorsports

5 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on the car. I love them. It wouldn't be a bad idea to pick these up.

If you haven’t done so already, perhaps you could do a 4th gen F-body buyers guide.

@TWAMotorsports

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the idea. I will add that to my list of videos to make.

.Imo after you straightened it out I would have sprayed some rust inhibitor in there first. Then install the part. Great video.

@TWAMotorsports

Жыл бұрын

Probably should have

Very cool

@TWAMotorsports

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you John

Nice!

@TWAMotorsports

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Man you’re a saint where were these before I parted my fenders like Moses did the Red Sea 😫😫😫

@TWAMotorsports

5 жыл бұрын

I know. Wish they were around 15 years ago. Great products!!!

@lightsoutmedia7370

5 жыл бұрын

TWA Motorsports I just seen that price tag it’s a bit much but doable and worth it,I’ll be grabbing them in the spring

@TWAMotorsports

5 жыл бұрын

@@lightsoutmedia7370 for sure worth the money. Great quality.

@lightsoutmedia7370

5 жыл бұрын

TWA Motorsports sweet,keep up the good work my brotha

@TWAMotorsports

5 жыл бұрын

@@lightsoutmedia7370 thank you. Will do👍

There is actually a jacking block which I think normally attaches to those two holes(the ones you tapped) on my car. Its made of plastic so I'm guessing it may break off on a lot of cars but mine are still there. I never use them personally, I use the subframes. The plastic ones are described in the manual, but probably designed to interact with the trunk jack. Anyway, nice unit, easy bolt on and for those with bulged fenders it going to get things nice and straight.

@TWAMotorsports

2 жыл бұрын

Ilder models had that. Newer ones didn't

@SSK-27

2 жыл бұрын

@@TWAMotorsports Got ya, yeah mine is a 93.

@TWAMotorsports

2 жыл бұрын

Stopped in 96 I believe

Very cool! And a true "bolt on" application! I will have to look in to getting a set. Also, do you have sub frame stiffeners installed? If not, will you? I think a few of the well known chassis companies out there are weld on. What are your thoughts?

@TWAMotorsports

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Yes I do have subframe connectors but didn't make a video. I installed them before anything else and wasn't filming a lot when I did that. Mine are bmr but all of them are good.

genius product.....a tad pricey for what it is but everything they build is top notch and big $$$

@TWAMotorsports

5 жыл бұрын

For sure you pay for quality.

@MrDanimal77

5 жыл бұрын

@@TWAMotorsports for that price it should absolutely come with stainless hardware not zinc crap !

@TWAMotorsports

5 жыл бұрын

@@MrDanimal77 you could always swap to Stainless hardware.

@MrDanimal77

5 жыл бұрын

@@TWAMotorsports yes but that's not the point haha ..... for the price SS should be included

Great

@TWAMotorsports

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@fastpontiacws6474

5 жыл бұрын

FastChevy Z28 🔥

Hey great video men awesome ride were can I get some of those rims there sik and what size of rims are those

@TWAMotorsports

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I posted a video when I installed them with links in the description. 17x9.5 front and 17x11 rear.

Lol you just pointed me to the next part I'm going to order. I would gurantee you my Trans Am's got the same issue.

@TWAMotorsports

5 жыл бұрын

Lol very rarely do you come across one that doesn't.

@Greenlightfilming

5 жыл бұрын

No kidding, it's quite the affliction. Been watching more of your videos you uploaded in the past, and you've got me pretty sold on the ZR1. Like yourself I want JSB or Cyber Grey... I actually bought my last C6 down in Springfield, MO. Have family down there. About how far are you from there?

@TWAMotorsports

5 жыл бұрын

@@Greenlightfilming I'm only 40 mins from Springfield.

@Greenlightfilming

5 жыл бұрын

@@TWAMotorsports cool, small world. If I pick up a ZR1 somewhere this spring I had planned on visiting my cousin on the way home with it. Would be cool to meet up!

@TWAMotorsports

5 жыл бұрын

@@Greenlightfilming absolutely. Hit me up.

Second like Nice Job!😎👍

@TWAMotorsports

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Well I just looked at the link.. that part won't fit my 94 Trans am. My 94 trans am has rubber square stopper's where that part would go on your ws6..

What's parked over the caddie? DSE sell those powder coated in red? They would look good under my f'hawk vert to match my red bmr/umi goodies.

@TWAMotorsports

5 жыл бұрын

My ZR1 is over the ctsv. They only come in black but I'm sure you could paint or have powder coated.

I wonder if this will help support the door as well..my 2002 convertible door sags just enuff to not make a weather tight seal and interferes with the triangle door pillar? Might be just the hinge but Im going to find out

@TWAMotorsports

3 жыл бұрын

It may but that is not the design really

Now I’ll have to check mine I have exactly the same car in red You can see it on the Scotty Kilmer channel Show off Sunday I put a built 408 in it by Jensen Engine Technology 650 hp on the dyno

@TWAMotorsports

5 жыл бұрын

I will check it out.

what is the song in this video with the street fighter voice

@TWAMotorsports

5 жыл бұрын

Not sure. KZread non copyrighted.

Nice.

@TWAMotorsports

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@aag6499

5 жыл бұрын

@@TWAMotorsports man thank you much. cause you have been a good reliable source for my ws6 fixes. and you show parts that i have not seen before. THANK YOU!

@TWAMotorsports

5 жыл бұрын

@@aag6499 thanks for the good words. Hopefully I can keep them coming 👍

...dang... now i wanna go out & look under my 98... its raining, cold, & dark... but now, ive gotta know... ocd's kickin in... wheres the flashlight...

@TWAMotorsports

5 жыл бұрын

Lol. I'm the same way.

@heavychevy383

5 жыл бұрын

@@TWAMotorsports hey bro, u mentioned, & showed briefly, a set of wooden car cradles (for lack of what the proper name for them are?) & they look like the same type of "cradles" ive seen on several car shows... could u possibly tell me if thats something u made urself or something i could purchase? ...i know ive mentioned my 98 formula before, but im lookin at doing some serious under chassis work on my 71 monte carlo & was looking at the race-ramp cradles, but dang theyre expensive... so i was wondering if these would support a 4 thousand pound mammoth like my ol' chevy? thanx

@TWAMotorsports

5 жыл бұрын

@@heavychevy383 I made them. 2x4s cut to 16" long. Look up DSE wheels stands for more pictures.

@heavychevy383

5 жыл бұрын

@@TWAMotorsports ok, cool! ...will do ...thanx man!

@TWAMotorsports

5 жыл бұрын

@@heavychevy383 you're welcome

Good job. I'm jealous how easy it was for you. It took me twice as long for fenders that were half as mangled as yours. Lol

@TWAMotorsports

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Yeah they are generally tore up

@FTsingos

4 жыл бұрын

@@TWAMotorsports It was a small pain to straighten it out enough to get everything to align up enough for the bracket to be installed. Oddly enough, my fender also wasn't that misaligned even though the frame under the fender was mangled.

My 97 ws6 has a plastic puck jack point in that location from factory

@TWAMotorsports

5 жыл бұрын

Someone else said that the older body style had that. That's awesome.

I'll be ordering them soon.They ruin my fenders on my 97th.Firebird formula MI84 transam.Cause it didn't have to jack it up correctly

@TWAMotorsports

Ай бұрын

Yeah it sucks

Fender shield : 115$ Know how lift a car : free Damn, being smart save money :D

@TWAMotorsports

5 жыл бұрын

I agree but they get bent sometimes if you happen to run o er things. Worth it to me but I also made a how to lift video on these cars.

You mentioned the wood block supports for the car. I heard the idea came from Detroit speed. Any insight where the information can be found to make them?

@TWAMotorsports

4 жыл бұрын

Buy 2 or 3 2x4s cut to 16" and glue and screw together. Go as high or as low as you'd like 👍

@TinkerTimmy78

4 жыл бұрын

Rock on man. Great videos. Love the content. Keep it up 😬

@TWAMotorsports

4 жыл бұрын

@@TinkerTimmy78 thank you. I'm gonna try

I straightened mine and then some ham-fisted mechanic decided to jack it up on those points again they're bent again these will be my next purchase

@TWAMotorsports

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah that sucks. That is why I do all my own stuff. You just can't trust some mechanics.

Pontiac should have thought of this! I was thinking damm 50$ yeah I'll order this but 125$ ??? Moved down the list for me.

@TWAMotorsports

4 жыл бұрын

I agree they should have. Great product though

I can't answer for everyone but most pinch welds are messed up on these cars because the actual owners manual states to lift them that way

@TWAMotorsports

5 жыл бұрын

Older manuals did but the manual for these cars did not. Special Jacks for pinch weld lifting

@chevyfan1251992

5 жыл бұрын

My 2002 manual didn't specify 🤔

@TWAMotorsports

5 жыл бұрын

@@chevyfan1251992 It should to be honest

@chevyfan1251992

5 жыл бұрын

Never the less, common mistake. I don't shame the armature owners who accidentally do it. Shops should know better though

@TWAMotorsports

5 жыл бұрын

@@chevyfan1251992 I agree with the shops for sure.

I'm a little confused. What will these actually do for the body?

@TWAMotorsports

4 жыл бұрын

Nothing for the body. They keep the fenders from folding over and creating a gap at the bottom.

I’m going to get some of these though I don’t think they are going to solve my issue. My front clip is off a 98 to 02 but the car is a 95. My upper portion of the fender doesn’t line up with the body well and I’m not sure how to adjust it

@TWAMotorsports

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah I'm not sure they will line up in that situation.

@redneckwithajeep5001

5 жыл бұрын

TWA Motorsports any idea how to adjust the fenders correctly the issue is the fender just isn’t lined up with the pillar with the door itself it’s not a bad fit

@TWAMotorsports

5 жыл бұрын

@@redneckwithajeep5001 most of the fender adjustment is under the hood on the fender but I am no body guy either lol. Sometimes you move to line 1 spot up and make 2 more spots worse.

@redneckwithajeep5001

5 жыл бұрын

TWA Motorsports yeah I know you can make stuff worse. In my situation it’s like the fender is sitting to high. With the aftermarket hood mine has it’s going to be difficult to get anything right from what I can tell. Previous owner put a fiberglass ws6 style hood on it that’s in primer. I may take the car to a friend that does paintwork and see what he thinks can be done

@TWAMotorsports

5 жыл бұрын

@@redneckwithajeep5001 yeah those aftermarket hoods generally need a lot of work to get the fitment on point.

Before and after picture?

@TWAMotorsports

5 жыл бұрын

I should of snapped one. I forgot 👎

Can’t Find These Anymore , Have Link ?

@TWAMotorsports

Жыл бұрын

Detroit speed sold to holley I believe. No idea

This ended up now working out well for me the piece of plastic attached to the metal broke and the holes got warped when trying to straiten out the metal. Oh well.

@TWAMotorsports

2 жыл бұрын

Sometimes you need to use heat.

@freddyj5845

2 жыл бұрын

@@TWAMotorsports kept using heat gun and hammered the metal flat. Took me a while but I finally got them installed! You made it seem simple lol! Great vid keep up the great work!

@TWAMotorsports

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. It's hard to show the struggle sometimes. Lol

To bolt up like that and holes already there..Its like GM had them and just decided to save a buck.

@TWAMotorsports

5 жыл бұрын

True story

@TWAMotorsports

5 жыл бұрын

@R Mack could be

@simonriddick

5 жыл бұрын

I think sometimes in 99 they got rid of the rubber blocks. My 97 had the rubber blocks and so did my 96 and my 98 ws6 had them as well.

@TWAMotorsports

5 жыл бұрын

@@simonriddick I need to check that out the next time I see one.

@TheSpink02

3 жыл бұрын

@@simonriddick My 96 had the rubber blocks, the 02 doesn't and now I have the bent tabs. Car went 18 years with them perfect and I had a cast on my hand so I took it to a "great shop" to get the trans fluid changed and got it back with both of them mangled to hell, on the one side it actually cracked off one of the fender bolt holes. :( Never thought I need these but great video and thanks!

Whens the rear fender clearance video coming

@TWAMotorsports

5 жыл бұрын

May be a month or 2. You will see why in my next video.

@ansheelkumar2261

5 жыл бұрын

Oh ok thanks

@TWAMotorsports

5 жыл бұрын

@@ansheelkumar2261 you're welcome. I will for sure make one when i do it.

What size are your wheels I like them

@TWAMotorsports

2 жыл бұрын

17s. All parts listed in video description

My 94 firebird has big plastic honeycomb blocks there already?

@TWAMotorsports

5 жыл бұрын

That's interesting.

@reuben1974

5 жыл бұрын

TWA Motorsports it was made for the export market, it went from Canada to Japan and now New Zealand. Great channel keep up the good work!

@TWAMotorsports

5 жыл бұрын

@@reuben1974 thank you

Dang... came here to see that car.... plenty of vids about this... no shots of that hot rod....

@TWAMotorsports

3 жыл бұрын

Lots of other videos on the channel with it.

I'm here first bro

@TWAMotorsports

5 жыл бұрын

Baller😎

@juniorcarter2066

5 жыл бұрын

@@TWAMotorsports lol and good video I love it

@TWAMotorsports

5 жыл бұрын

@@juniorcarter2066 thank you

@juniorcarter2066

5 жыл бұрын

@@TWAMotorsports your welcome bro God Bless You

@TWAMotorsports

5 жыл бұрын

@@juniorcarter2066 thank God bless you too

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@TWAMotorsports

Жыл бұрын

It's an older video

Cool stuff but, damm $125.00 for those brackets if you got a welder you cam make up something for pennies ... for the same result

@TWAMotorsports

4 жыл бұрын

You probably could. I like that DSE even cares about these dinosaurs lol

@maldo72

4 жыл бұрын

@@TWAMotorsports true ... going through 2 builds know and it's cool there are compnies who still support the 4th gen cars but they want a arm and leg for parts. .. I almost fell over when I saw the price... ... lol

@TWAMotorsports

4 жыл бұрын

@@maldo72 lol

@maldo72

4 жыл бұрын

@@TWAMotorsports subbed to your channel cool to see guys doing 4th body stuff ... ...

@TWAMotorsports

4 жыл бұрын

@@maldo72 thank you. I hope to get back on fbody stuff at some point.

Seriously dump those decarbon stock shocks!

@TWAMotorsports

5 жыл бұрын

I will at some point.

My 99 I bought was bent to crap

@TWAMotorsports

Жыл бұрын

That sucks

Waste of money all my years of owning f body never heard this issue with the cars

@TWAMotorsports

5 жыл бұрын

It's not for everyone. About 90% of these cars I have owned had this bent when I bought them.

Good vid, terrible music. Ruins the whole experience.

@TWAMotorsports

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the feedback