ok to leave car on jack stands for a few months? - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

3xzsucof · 11-17-2015, 08:20 PM

Is it ok to leave my car up on jack stands through the winter with no wheels on?

DSG2003Mach1 · 11-17-2015, 08:24 PM

if its not Id be in a lot of trouble, mines resided on stands for the better part of the last couple years lol...as long as theyre not put somewhere stupid a couple minutes or a couple years shouldnt matter

3xzsucof · 11-17-2015, 08:29 PM

was thinking about the struts, would they be ok for a few months?

not a gt · 11-17-2015, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by DSG2003Mach1

if its not Id be in a lot of trouble, mines resided on stands for the better part of the last couple years lol...as long as theyre not put somewhere stupid a couple minutes or a couple years shouldnt matter

Yea me to...during my epic 3-4 month P1 install

DSG2003Mach1 · 11-17-2015, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 3xzsucof

was thinking about the struts, would they be ok for a few months?

theres no real difference between them supporting it on tires or supporting it on stands. Even you just have them under the frame and they droop it should be fine

TKat13 · 11-17-2015, 09:05 PM

I think mine was up 12 months at a time between builds; struts/shocks just fine. I did have the rear end on jack stands so the weight of the car was on the rear shocks; but fronts were just hanging.

3xzsucof · 11-17-2015, 09:28 PM

ok, thats what i was talking about, having the front just hanging down. thanks peeps!

ASH302 · 11-18-2015, 09:29 AM

glad you got your answer,
left mine up, but not close to as long as other members have

ASh

ASH302 · 11-18-2015, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by not a gt

Yea me to...during my epic 3-4 month P1 install

yes, but look at the fun your having now

ASh

sutyak · 11-18-2015, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DSG2003Mach1

if its not Id be in a lot of trouble, mines resided on stands for the better part of the last couple years lol...as long as theyre not put somewhere stupid a couple minutes or a couple years shouldnt matter

x2
I'm fairly sure my cars think they are birds they spend so much time in the air...

ab_mach1 · 11-18-2015, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by sutyak

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i'm fairly sure my cars think they are birds they spend so much time in the air...

littlemags · 11-18-2015, 03:40 PM

I personally jack mine up just enough to take off load off suspension..I don't UNLOAD the suspension completely but just enough...

gvervoren · 11-20-2015, 08:57 PM

As long as you take the tires off you should be OK. The suspension is not designed for prolonged downward force. It could cause early wear on suspension parts or wheel bearings especially if you leave the tires on. I like to keep mine on the ground in case of an emergency. If my house catches on fire or something like that, I can always roll or drive it out to safety if I have time to do so.

11-17-2015, 08:20 PM	#1
3xzsucof Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: swedesboro Posts: 186	ok to leave car on jack stands for a few months? Is it ok to leave my car up on jack stands through the winter with no wheels on?

11-17-2015, 08:24 PM	#2
DSG2003Mach1 700 HP Mach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 8,384	Re: ok to leave car on jack stands for a few months? if its not Id be in a lot of trouble, mines resided on stands for the better part of the last couple years lol...as long as theyre not put somewhere stupid a couple minutes or a couple years shouldnt matter __________________ 03 dsg mach1 - MPR built 9.5:1 motor, D1, cams, ported intake, full exhaust, magnum t56, built rear, E85 etc... '12 F150 FX2 Supercrew with Ecoboost daily beater

11-17-2015, 08:29 PM	#3
3xzsucof Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: swedesboro Posts: 186	Re: ok to leave car on jack stands for a few months? was thinking about the struts, would they be ok for a few months?

11-17-2015, 09:05 PM	#6
TKat13 Mach-T Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: DFW Posts: 2,865	Re: ok to leave car on jack stands for a few months? I think mine was up 12 months at a time between builds; struts/shocks just fine. I did have the rear end on jack stands so the weight of the car was on the rear shocks; but fronts were just hanging. __________________ Darrell Black '04 Mach 1 Track Times (bone-stock w/drs):60 ft - 1.90 \| 1/8 - 8.67 (100 shot,E85,4:10s,Street tire):60 ft - 1.67 \| 1/8 - 7.88 New build - 750rwhp; not track tested (yet) Mods: Build Log Paint&Body Tuned by Manny @ HPP

11-17-2015, 09:28 PM	#7
3xzsucof Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: swedesboro Posts: 186	Re: ok to leave car on jack stands for a few months? ok, thats what i was talking about, having the front just hanging down. thanks peeps!

11-18-2015, 09:29 AM	#8
ASH302 Soldier for Christ Join Date: May 2009 Location: Willis, TX at The Daddy ASh Ranch Posts: 30,596	Re: ok to leave car on jack stands for a few months? glad you got your answer, left mine up, but not close to as long as other members have ASh __________________ 2001 lazer red v6 Mustang coupe sold in Aug 2006 2004 screaming yellow 5.0 sc Mach 1 sold in Oct 2012 2013 grey 6 speed coupe GT Mustang Sold in Feb 2014 2013 RED Dodge Charger R/T Sold Nov 2014 2002 custom Blue 02 Auto Trans AM Sold June 2015 1998 Cobra Black Sold summer 2016 Current 2009 Ford F350 FX4 March 2017 (work truck) 2003 OW 5.0 Mach 1 Aug 2020 ASh

11-18-2015, 03:40 PM	#12
littlemags finally paid for Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ypsilanti Twp, Mi Posts: 4,077	Re: ok to leave car on jack stands for a few months? I personally jack mine up just enough to take off load off suspension..I don't UNLOAD the suspension completely but just enough... __________________ 2004 mach 1-turbo build in progress.. Fast xfi 2.0 OLD combo- 826rwhp/720 trq -100 shot NX 9.13@154 on 100 shot NEW- in progress...

11-20-2015, 08:57 PM	#13
gvervoren Garry Vervoren Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Green Bay Wisconsin Posts: 2,878	Re: ok to leave car on jack stands for a few months? As long as you take the tires off you should be OK. The suspension is not designed for prolonged downward force. It could cause early wear on suspension parts or wheel bearings especially if you leave the tires on. I like to keep mine on the ground in case of an emergency. If my house catches on fire or something like that, I can always roll or drive it out to safety if I have time to do so. __________________ >>>Garry Vervoren<<< 2004 Dark Shadow Grey ORIGINAL OWNER!!!! *I USED TO THINK BEING LAZY WAS BAD FOR ME SO I GAVE UP THINKING.* *HOOFBEATS ARE LOUDER THAN HEARTBEATS* 5 Speed, IUP, Tinted windows, 3rd brake light decal, Sequential Tail Lights, Smoked Tail Lights, Black Stainless Steel Bumper Inserts, Anthracite 18" staggard FR500 Build Date 10/08/2003 #567 of a build of 7182

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