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Old Nov 7, 2006 | 03:45 AM
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Default Re: winter storing
Originally Posted by mr4crossfire
If I decide to put my new XFire on jacks for the winter, where exactly would I locate the jacks on the undercarriage. Which jack stands are recommended. Thanks.
I put mine in storage every year and this year I came up with a inexpensive and very stable way to take the weight off the suspension during storage here is the tread: https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...ighlight=%2420

In the link there are pictures where the plastic jacking blocks that TimeLord is referencing.

FPMartinez you don't have to remove the wheels but you should put a vapor barrier between them and the cement. I use a 3/4" perforated rubber mat under each wheel. It's not a true vapor barrier but I don't believe the moisture will migrate that far in garage, besides it keeps the tires from having flat spots. However, if you do store your car you should lift it off the suspension to extend the life of the struts. My jacks are supporting approximately 80 - 90% of the weight of the car so that the suspension isn't just hanging, that wouldn't be good on the struts either.
 
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