My winter storage technique this year - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

newagemuscle · 10-30-2013, 06:05 PM

Well she's put away for the year and I thought I would share something different I tried this year. I have never really had an issue with flat spots, but I figured this would benefit me more than just avoiding flat spots. I picked these car dolly’s up from Harbor Freight for $80. I'm not sure if Harbor Freight is just a Michigan thing or not. These things work Great!!! I pumped my tires up to 40 PSI and as you can see lowered the car down on them. I picked these up last year when I did my blower install so I could shift the car around when I was working on it. They work great because I don't have to worry about parking the car close to the wall. With these I simple just slide the car over into position... well not simply... it does take some effort. I have the mirror literally a half inch from the wall giving me maximum space in the rest of the garage during the winter months.

Name: IMG_20131030_160924_814.jpg
Views: 1193
Size: 84.3 KB

Name: IMG_20131030_160924_814.jpg
Views: 1193
Size: 84.3 KB

Name: IMG_20131030_160946_566.jpg
Views: 467
Size: 100.0 KB

Name: IMG_20131030_160955_656.jpg
Views: 400
Size: 112.5 KB

ec1990 · 10-30-2013, 06:07 PM

Not a bad idea but what are they rated for? I'd be worried about them giving out. And Someone leaning up against the car and pushing the mirror into the wall.

newagemuscle · 10-30-2013, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ec1990

Not a bad idea but what are they rated for? I'd be worried about them giving out. And Someone leaning up against the car and pushing the mirror into the wall.

Each dolly is rated for 1000lbs. Nor worry on someone leaning on it to move it. You would have to hit it like a raging bull to do that. It takes some effort to move.

CamaroDreams07 · 10-30-2013, 06:16 PM

Looks good. Like was mentioned, I'd probably put some blocks between the dollies and the wall to keep it from accidentally hitting.

Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk 2

charlietuna · 10-30-2013, 08:34 PM

i love the price point and think this is a fantastic idea. Sad for sure when the car takes a long winters nap.......

Midlife conVert · 10-30-2013, 08:38 PM

1000lbs each you are at your limit!!!!! Hope the car is 100% balanced.

WiSSDiver · 10-30-2013, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by charlietuna

i love the price point and think this is a fantastic idea. Sad for sure when the car takes a long winters nap.......

+2. It's been 2 weeks since I drove my car. I'm pretty damn bummed out.

newagemuscle · 10-31-2013, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Midlife conVert

1000lbs each you are at your limit!!!!! Hope the car is 100% balanced.

I think they should be fine. My buddy did this with his CTSV all last year and had no problems. His V is atleast a few hundred more pounds than my Camaro. I guess worse case the caster breaks. Then I just jack the car up the same way I did to set it on the dolly.

Sickness91Z28 · 10-31-2013, 10:44 AM

awesome man, so only $80 for all four?? I might have to make a trip to harbor freight myself

charlietuna · 10-31-2013, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WiSSDiver

+2. It's been 2 weeks since I drove my car. I'm pretty damn bummed out.

i wont crack a door on mine till march 2014

2010 SSRS · 10-31-2013, 05:51 PM

nice for moving the car around the garage, lol, my buddy keeps his 68 Camaro on them

hd48 · 10-31-2013, 06:26 PM

I would be afraid someone could push my car right out the door.

TRC-SS · 10-31-2013, 07:55 PM

I have those as well.

BUT BEWARE......Do not push the car on the fenders. I did this the first year and put imprints of my hands into the fenders. Didnt notice until the spring. Had to have each dent pulled out of all 4 fenders.

PUSH the tires

newagemuscle · 10-31-2013, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TRC-SS

I have those as well.

BUT BEWARE......Do not push the car on the fenders. I did this the first year and put imprints of my hands into the fenders. Didnt notice until the spring. Had to have each dent pulled out of all 4 fenders.

PUSH the tires

Good call. I only pull or push from the spokes of my wheels or tires.

10-30-2013, 06:05 PM	#1
newagemuscle Philippians 4:13 Drives: SLP Supercharged LS3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Motor City - Michigan Posts: 2,902 View My Garage	My winter storage technique this year Well she's put away for the year and I thought I would share something different I tried this year. I have never really had an issue with flat spots, but I figured this would benefit me more than just avoiding flat spots. I picked these car dolly’s up from Harbor Freight for $80. I'm not sure if Harbor Freight is just a Michigan thing or not. These things work Great!!! I pumped my tires up to 40 PSI and as you can see lowered the car down on them. I picked these up last year when I did my blower install so I could shift the car around when I was working on it. They work great because I don't have to worry about parking the car close to the wall. With these I simple just slide the car over into position... well not simply... it does take some effort. I have the mirror literally a half inch from the wall giving me maximum space in the rest of the garage during the winter months. __________________

10-30-2013, 06:07 PM	#2
ec1990 Drives: 2012 AGM SS Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,407	Not a bad idea but what are they rated for? I'd be worried about them giving out. And Someone leaning up against the car and pushing the mirror into the wall. __________________ Check out my blog for product reviews on detailing products!

10-30-2013, 06:16 PM	#4
CamaroDreams07 Drives: Slow V6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 9,361 View My Garage	Looks good. Like was mentioned, I'd probably put some blocks between the dollies and the wall to keep it from accidentally hitting. Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk 2 __________________ [B]

10-30-2013, 08:34 PM	#5
charlietuna Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,342 View My Garage	i love the price point and think this is a fantastic idea. Sad for sure when the car takes a long winters nap....... __________________ Laus Deo

10-30-2013, 08:38 PM	#6
Midlife conVert Drives: Black 2LT Convertible Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 491	1000lbs each you are at your limit!!!!! Hope the car is 100% balanced. __________________ Check out Alabama Camaros on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/173934389435353/

10-31-2013, 10:44 AM	#9
Sickness91Z28 Reaper Crew Drives: Blown 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Indiana Posts: 985	awesome man, so only $80 for all four?? I might have to make a trip to harbor freight myself __________________ 2010 Camaro SS SLP TVS2300 Blower, Blower Cam, Lingenfelter Heads, Meth Injected, 5lbs of Boost@700 BHP Pedders XA Coilovers

10-31-2013, 05:51 PM	#11
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	nice for moving the car around the garage, lol, my buddy keeps his 68 Camaro on them __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

10-31-2013, 06:26 PM	#12
hd48 Drives: SS2 Rally Yellow Lt Grey Leath Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cape Coral,FL Posts: 184	dollys I would be afraid someone could push my car right out the door.

10-31-2013, 07:55 PM	#13
TRC-SS 700RWHP-650TQ Drives: 2011 Forged LS3 Supercharged/Cammed Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Shrewsbury Massachusetts Posts: 5,269 View My Garage	I have those as well. BUT BEWARE......Do not push the car on the fenders. I did this the first year and put imprints of my hands into the fenders. Didnt notice until the spring. Had to have each dent pulled out of all 4 fenders. PUSH the tires __________________ View Build HERE>>>>>MY 2011 2SS/RS JOURNAL