Suspension ?'s
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Instructor
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Central Iowa
Suspension ?'s
Over the winter i let my vette set in the air on jack stands. Now when it sits on all fours the suspension won't compress. So it looks like it's four wheeling! 
Anyway's i was wondering what i can do to fix the problem. Is there air trapped in there? Or do i need new struts? Please help 
Anyway's i was wondering what i can do to fix the problem. Is there air trapped in there? Or do i need new struts? Please help
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2009
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From: Fairfax Virginia
Have you tried driving it a bit. It will feel strange, but generally after taking up and down the block in you residential area it will settle in. I don't know how severe the problem is but I have experience a similar effect.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Apr 2001
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From: Minneapolis, Mn USA
You have to move the car to allow the tires to get back to normal geometry with the floor as they are kinked on their outer edges due to the suspension travel while lifted.
Usually a roll of ~6 feet fwd and back is all it takes.
To get the full effect, give it a whirl around the block.
Usually a roll of ~6 feet fwd and back is all it takes.
To get the full effect, give it a whirl around the block.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2006
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From: Warrington PA
Finalist 2020 C4 of the Year - Unmodified
looking at your situation from a pure point of logic......your shocks have been extended for so long, that may be causing your problem. depending on their age, I would change them if your suspension doesn't drop after driving it a few more times to see if they rebound to normal.'
just my thoughts......
