winter storage jacking October 23, 2009, 04:49:17 PM i was thinking about jacking the rear of the car under the axle with axle stands as the notches are kinda rusted is that a good idea Quote Selected
winter storage jacking Reply #1 – October 23, 2009, 06:25:16 PM I've had jack stands holding up the differential many times,as well as the front suspension.I was always taught,when you jack up a car for storage,don't let the suspension "hang" Quote Selected
winter storage jacking Reply #2 – October 23, 2009, 07:16:13 PM i know just a little to release the pressure Quote Selected
winter storage jacking Reply #3 – October 24, 2009, 03:16:06 AM X2 on what Vinnie said...when your shocks are extended, and left for a long period, they'll get rust spots on the rams, which, when you drive the car next, will eat up the seals. Happened to a truck I inherited...had to replace the shocks. After I pulled the bad ones off, I saw the little rust spots and pits all over the cylinder part... Quote Selected
winter storage jacking Reply #4 – October 27, 2009, 12:37:09 PM Mine sits on it's tires all winter in the garage and I've never had a problem Quote Selected
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