Storage during off season ?

[WaltZ]

Best way for storage
A:up on stands with loose suspension with wheels off floor
B:or drive in and let it sit normally.

Thanks in advance
W

[Z282NV]

B: you may want to increase the tire pressure by a few psi as well.

[z28z11]

You could always use a wheel skate, like these Northern Tool skates that help keep the tires from flat spotting. Short of putting it on jackstands, this to me would be the next best bet.

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Otherwise, put a few extra pounds in the tires, and move it periodically to keep the tires round. Make sure and start the car every week or two, and warm it to operating temp to keep the fluids circulated - acids are fond of forming in oil over the winter, plus you need the rust preventative in the coolant to circulate occasionally. Spend a few dollars and buy some electronic rodent repellers, too - hate those danged things.

Regards,
Steve

[Mike S]

I place moth balls in old socks and leave them by the garage doors to keep rodents away.
Been using that for years.

Mike

[MO]

Not a good idea to let the suspension hang for long periods.

[adjudimo]

Not a good idea to let the suspension hang for long periods.

I agree. Increase tire pressure and cover.

[camaroboy68ss]

I agree with the starting up and let it run, avoid putting any gas stabilizer in the tank. I used it once and it gummed up the bowls of my carb

[169INDY]

There are some Storage Threads that have good info/
"B" Leave suspension loaded as others have suggested.

In the PNW we use: Use Dri-Z-Air dehumidifier products to safely remove and absorb excess moisture and musty smells from the air.

Personally I use this YEAR round, it is Shocking the liquid that is reclaimed from the air. With Diligent monitoring and double spill protection Both my cars are Very well protected and absolutly No issues or moisture related maladies; Mold, Mildew, Smell, Insects, Rust, Funk etc.  My garage is Heated, Insulated, Sheetrocked, Carpeted, and this product still this product pulls liquid AMAZING stuff.

[Larry]

I have mine up on ramps and covered. I keep the heat at 50 degrees. I also put a fan in the front blowing under the car. It helps to keep the moisture away.

[camaronut]

I have mine up on ramps and covered. I keep the heat at 50 degrees. I also put a fan in the front blowing under the car. It helps to keep the moisture away.

If I did that with my car - my wife would divorce me in a New York minute!!!!  LOL!!!!

[169INDY]

I have mine up on ramps and covered. I keep the heat at 50 degrees. I also put a fan in the front blowing under the car. It helps to keep the moisture away.

That is another fabulous Trick, "Air movement" Esp in the buttoned up and air tight garage lacking supplied ventilations, Even a small cheap desk fan strategically placed allowing for some manner of cross space flow.- Great Tip there!

Jim

[Mike S]

I keep my car parked on on top of a tarp for years in my garage. It also is nice to have in case you need to get under the car and not get dirty plus in the winter you don't feel the cold ground as much. Plus, this eliminates any moisture from condensing underneath the car so you don't need a fan.

Mike

[PURESS]

I would be leery of leaving a fan on.  Mice will not stick around if they can not smell their enemy ..moth balls gives a strong odor...I use a product called  Fresh Cab..last for a couple of months then I replace it again..smells like potpourri in a way..and it's natural

" Fresh Cab is the ONLY botanical rodent repellent effective enough to be registered by the Federal EPA and trusted by licensed pest control experts for BOTH effectiveness and safety."

[67L78]

I keep my car on a piece of carpet on a concrete floor. In late summer when the humidity is high here I’ll leave the ceiling fan on low for a few weeks. Most of the time no fan or any heat. My garage is well insulated so it doesn’t get very cold. Works for me.

67 L78

[firstgenaddict]

Not a good idea to let the suspension hang for long periods.

WHY?

The LS6 that Dave Beem owned had 4300 miles and was stored on jack stands with the suspension hanging FREE for 35 years, IMHO the car's stance was correct where as other low mile LS6's stored with suspension compressed sat much lower, there were ZERO issues with means of storage, the bushings and springs appeared as new.