Cold storage?
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I thought storing with the suspension unsprung was bad. Something about the shocks and springs being used to weight and if they are allowed to hang it isn't good for them. I am curious if there is any validity to that claim as my Vette is stored for long periods of time while I am overseas. I don't have to worry about the cold as it is in Fl., but long term storage is long term no matter where the car is.
In the link I provided it discusses that issue:
Regardless, some of the owners we spoke to prefer to place their cars on jack stands in order to remove the constant pressure on the tires. Some owners don't like to do this because they feel that it places the car's suspension in an unnatural state that when combined with the added weight of the tires and wheels, could cause permanent damage to the suspension over time. To help settle this dispute, we went to the leading authority on Corvette suspension design and engineering, Guldstrand Motorsports. "We suggest that when people put their cars away for the winter months, they put the cars on stands and remove and bag the tires. This prevents any moisture from having harmful effects [on the tires]. Allowing the suspension to hang is really the least of their worries, and is not detrimental" said Dave Tillotson, Guldstrand's Operations Director. If you choose to remove the tires and wheels from the vehicle prior to storage, please see our Tire Storage Recommendations page from Goodyear for more helpful storage tips.
