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Yep. It's bad on my van. I would love to do mine like Rod's.
Happens to other vehicles too. Here's a part to permanently fix a Comaro/Firebird:
1998-02 Camaro/Firebird Fender Flange Shield Kit - Detroit Speed - YouTube
Here's one repair process:
Bent Pinch Weld / Jack Point: Straightening / Fixing Using a Vice Clamp (Scion tC / tC2 / tC2.5) - YouTube
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Credit: AstroWill for image
Edit2:
I haven't been able to find a J41602 for sale.
Also, I think our pinchweld flange is deeper than on most vehicles, so the typical lift adapter still bends the flange.
 

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I got tires for my Equinox last week at Discount Tires. I asked them if they lifted on the pinch welds and if they use the hoist adapters and they didn't want to talk about it (I should have checked before I took it in). All I could get out of them was that it shouldn't be an issue with the Equinox. I think I'll start asking every shop about this just so they know somebody is paying attention.
 
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