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Old Feb 3, 2011 | 08:42 PM
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all 4 wheels off and will be for long time....car undergoing restoration as money permits.....better to let suspension hang free or put some kind of load on springs (additional jacks etc.) thanks.
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For extended periods I would put a load on the suspension and not let it hang. Although you do have the wheels off...

Does it need to be up in the air?
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Old Feb 3, 2011 | 08:51 PM
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Drivetrian out and body off yet? If not, leave it on wheels until you do these steps since it is way easier if the chassis can roll. In fact, leave it mobile until you are ready to "do" the frame and suspension... keeps all the parts in one place and impossible to lose.
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Old Feb 3, 2011 | 09:49 PM
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My friends remove their tires and place the cars on jackstands. I leave the tires on, and place these "roller skates" underneath to eliminate flat spots on the tires.

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thanks...rear suspension out/done and ready to put back in when I get time, could be months due to other priorities, front on and done. hope for rear back in by spring.
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Originally Posted by LT1driver
thanks...rear suspension out/done and ready to put back in when I get time, could be months due to other priorities, front on and done. hope for rear back in by spring.
In that case, I would put wheels on the front and put the front on the ground and leave the rear on jack stands.
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