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PQ · 11-02-2010, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by kylenewman

Everything I've read for the Camaro says not to store it with the suspension unloaded as this can cause damage. The suspension is meant to be loaded and can be damaged when unloaded for long periods of time.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ffrcobra_65

Don't let the suspension hang for a long time, not good.

Any explanations as to why?

I don't see where it would matter other than maybe a strut seal. And even then should be fine.

Just curious.

LT4Lover · 11-02-2010, 10:16 AM

I agree that for these cars stands are not a good idea. I do use blocks of wood cut to size on my '71 big block Olds to take some of the weight off of the front springs/tires mainly (prevent spring fatigue/ tire flat spotting). Just inflate the tires a bit.

rd-camaro · 11-03-2010, 12:58 PM

curious....i heard inflating the tires to max PSI and parking the tires on a piece of plywood help prevent flatspots...is it necessary to park on plywood? or just inflate tires and park it on concrete?

rd-camaro · 11-08-2010, 01:47 PM

^ anybody?

americo · 11-08-2010, 02:20 PM

Have mine on jack stands with the suspension loaded and the tires in my nice heated basement polished and ready to go.

montreal2010yellow · 11-08-2010, 02:27 PM

[QUOTE=rd-camaro;2511601]curious....i heard inflating the tires to max PSI and parking the tires on a piece of plywood help prevent flatspots...is it necessary to park on plywood? or just inflate tires and park it on concrete?[/QUOT

I beleive that for 3 to 5 months storage it's not necessary to jack the car and if it's in a heated area the car can stand on concrete. Although I've heard in the past that it's a good idea to put it either over some cardboard or a plastic sheet so to prevent the humidity to go under the car.

I don't know if that is proven, but many cars are staying on some dealers parking lots for months and months and it does'nt seem to crate a problem.

I dopark mine on concrete and put a large plastic sheet to prevent moisture to go under the car. I've done that many years with my '79 Vette without any flat spot problem.

rd-camaro · 11-09-2010, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by montreal2010yellow

I beleive that for 3 to 5 months storage it's not necessary to jack the car and if it's in a heated area the car can stand on concrete. Although I've heard in the past that it's a good idea to put it either over some cardboard or a plastic sheet so to prevent the humidity to go under the car.

I don't know if that is proven, but many cars are staying on some dealers parking lots for months and months and it does'nt seem to crate a problem.

I dopark mine on concrete and put a large plastic sheet to prevent moisture to go under the car. I've done that many years with my '79 Vette without any flat spot problem.

hmmmn ok thanks so i guess ill just pump the tires up some more and park it on a tarp.

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11-03-2010, 12:58 PM	#31
rd-camaro Drives: 2010 2LT Blk IOM stripes IO leather Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 568	curious....i heard inflating the tires to max PSI and parking the tires on a piece of plywood help prevent flatspots...is it necessary to park on plywood? or just inflate tires and park it on concrete? __________________ Corsa Catback, Injen Wrinkle Black Short Ram Intake, 8000k BI XENON Bulbs, LED Fog Bulbs, RX Oil Catch Can, VMax Black Ice-olater, CNC spiral ported Throttle Body, Trifecta Tune, BBK LT Ceramic Silver Headers TEAM LLT Ordered: June 2009 Born: September 2009 Delivered: October 2009

11-08-2010, 01:47 PM	#32
rd-camaro Drives: 2010 2LT Blk IOM stripes IO leather Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 568	^ anybody? __________________ Corsa Catback, Injen Wrinkle Black Short Ram Intake, 8000k BI XENON Bulbs, LED Fog Bulbs, RX Oil Catch Can, VMax Black Ice-olater, CNC spiral ported Throttle Body, Trifecta Tune, BBK LT Ceramic Silver Headers TEAM LLT Ordered: June 2009 Born: September 2009 Delivered: October 2009

11-08-2010, 02:27 PM	#34
montreal2010yellow Drives: 2 LT/RS YELLOW, AUTO., VIN NO. 602 Join Date: May 2010 Location: LAVAL (10 min. north of Montreal), CANADA Posts: 3,526 View My Garage	Dealer parking lots [QUOTE=rd-camaro;2511601]curious....i heard inflating the tires to max PSI and parking the tires on a piece of plywood help prevent flatspots...is it necessary to park on plywood? or just inflate tires and park it on concrete?[/QUOT I beleive that for 3 to 5 months storage it's not necessary to jack the car and if it's in a heated area the car can stand on concrete. Although I've heard in the past that it's a good idea to put it either over some cardboard or a plastic sheet so to prevent the humidity to go under the car. I don't know if that is proven, but many cars are staying on some dealers parking lots for months and months and it does'nt seem to crate a problem. I dopark mine on concrete and put a large plastic sheet to prevent moisture to go under the car. I've done that many years with my '79 Vette without any flat spot problem.

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