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Re: Storing your cars...
Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2007 3:03 pm
by ch435
FORDSVTPARTS wrote:ch435 wrote:FORDSVTPARTS wrote:
If you put it on stands make sure they are under the suspension to keep a load on the springs.
So whats the advantages of putting it on jack stands then if you are keeping a load on the springs? Is it just for the tires benefit?
You can get flat spots on the tires from sitting that long, they'll work their way out fairly quickly but you can avoid it entirely if the car's off the ground.
It also keeps the tires away from the ground which can keep excess moisture off one area of the tire so you don't end up with one spot getting damp and then drying over and over.
As for the springs? I would imagine that if the car sat with the springs at full extension for six months the springs may want to stay that way for a while so your ride height could be high for a while in the spring. Just like new springs settling in.
OK, and then what about shocks/struts? What's their preference?
BTW, my kid (singular) ain't cheap either. I feel ya there. My wife seems to try to compensate for the fact we only have one by over spending on the one. Try five figures a year just for her gymnastics. (a lot of travel is involved, highly competitive level)
Re: Storing your cars...
Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2007 6:28 pm
by SVT-swap
That sucks. Mines only 4 weeks old and we spend more money on him than I can make.
Re: Storing your cars...
Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2007 9:09 pm
by frankjt96
Flea wrote:stang's already parked
rockin the mighty 95 f150 straight 6 5 speed standard cab long box 4x4 tank for the winter months... 11mpg here i come
/that beats me. I just bought an 89 Ranger with a 5.0 swap, 4 inch lift 5 speed, 4 MPG 10 on the highway
Re: Storing your cars...
Posted: Thu Nov 08, 2007 8:40 pm
by Pepsi50195
so what is the final verdict on jack stands? and where would you place them? i was thinking of just putting on some crappy tires i have in my garage that are mounted on rims....but i dont know whats best to do...
Re: Storing your cars...
Posted: Thu Nov 08, 2007 8:55 pm
by o2designs
Just put on the crappy tires. Thats all I do.
I'm just gonna let Chromie sit on my BBS' since the tires are junk anyway.
Re: Storing your cars...
Posted: Thu Nov 08, 2007 11:41 pm
by Pepsi50195
so do you store it with a full tank of gas too?
Re: Storing your cars...
Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2007 7:50 am
by ch435
Certainly do the full tank of gas, to reduce chance of condensation. Opinions seem to be all over the place on the jack stands, esp where to put them. No consensus yet.
Heres a fairly detailed article on storing a vehicle.
http://www.techguys.ca/howto/winter.html
Re: Storing your cars...
Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2007 12:28 pm
by o2designs
Dunno where the tank is at. I've never had a problem with it tho. I did'nt even check the tank before I started the mutilation.