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I can understand lifting from the side, it's a little more stable than from the front or rear side jack point by the wheels, but I'd be weary of something bending. I've thought about it but have never done it. If some people have had experience jacking an 86 like this and have seen body damage occur (not just the pinch weld getting mushed), then that's enough for me. Some internet people saying "no the manual says..." or "duh yyour dumb" without any real evidence is kinda worthless.
I've jacked Subarus from the pinch weld for many years, and while none have outright buckled, most have shown some deformation. However I've only done this from the designated points. I'd like to pick up that Miata tool, looks handy.
I VASTLY prefer jacking from the center crossmenber and diff, however you need a long low profile jack, like the 68050 from Harbor Freight. It's heavy and a little unwieldy, but it works like a charm. Kind of a PITA to bring to the track, though.
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