Any issues leaving a C5 up on jackstands?
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Melting Slicks
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Any issues leaving a C5 up on jackstands?
Is there any negative effects to the suspension, leaving a C5 up on jack stands with the wheels hanging unsupported for a few months?
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Last edited by warren s; Jan 7, 2011 at 08:58 AM.
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It's easy enough to put a floor jack under the control arm each corner and lift up just a bit, then stick blocks or whatever under the tires so that the suspension isn't at the end of its travel while the car sits. Probably unnecessary, but I always do it just because the car looks so sad with things sagging down. Kinda like my last girlfriend.
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The general consensus is to split the difference 50/50. Get most of the weight off the tires but still allow them to sit on the ground so the suspension isn't fully extended.
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The only item that is taken into consideration is usually the springs. Well, I really don't think the springs will increase in the tension as a result of "hanging", so feel free to set the car on stands for as long as you like.
Not sure why anyone would think it would damage or otherwise provide for negative effects.
Not sure why anyone would think it would damage or otherwise provide for negative effects.
Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '13
The only item that is taken into consideration is usually the springs. Well, I really don't think the springs will increase in the tension as a result of "hanging", so feel free to set the car on stands for as long as you like.
Not sure why anyone would think it would damage or otherwise provide for negative effects.
Not sure why anyone would think it would damage or otherwise provide for negative effects.
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Anywho, there are pro's and con's to everything in life, it's just a matter of choosing a priority.
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I couldn't agree more. I prefer bald spots over flat spots when it comes to tires. 110,000. and still runs strong.
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Incidentally, when it comes to my head, I think I'd prefer a flat spot to a bald spot.
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Ya, well the snow falling here screws with the ability to drive the car in the winter.
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