Floor Jack Needed

[barkinfool]

On a somewhat related matter, is there any issue created by leaving a car up on jack stands for an extended period of time? Understand that it isn't as stable as on the ground, but just wondering if it might be bad for the car for any reason. Thanks, hope this isn't a stupid question...

[blue2000s]

Originally Posted by barkinfool

On a somewhat related matter, is there any issue created by leaving a car up on jack stands for an extended period of time? Understand that it isn't as stable as on the ground, but just wondering if it might be bad for the car for any reason. Thanks, hope this isn't a stupid question...

Yes, there is a potential for damage to the struts.

[Frodo]

Originally Posted by barkinfool

On a somewhat related matter, is there any issue created by leaving a car up on jack stands for an extended period of time? Understand that it isn't as stable as on the ground, but just wondering if it might be bad for the car for any reason. Thanks, hope this isn't a stupid question...

Apparently long term is not a good thing. I asked basically the same question awhile back: http://986forum.com/forums/general-discussions/29610-does-hurt-suspension.html

[healthservices]

Originally Posted by barkinfool

On a somewhat related matter, is there any issue created by leaving a car up on jack stands for an extended period of time? Understand that it isn't as stable as on the ground, but just wondering if it might be bad for the car for any reason. Thanks, hope this isn't a stupid question...

That car has been up there since 1994...








Yup even with all the earthquakes we have had over the years.








I need to get rid of this thing it is just taking up space.

[Ghostrider 310]

Beautiful old original stang convertible should be easy to get rid of, what year is it? Heck getting it down will be harder than selling it.

[Idaho Red Rocket 3]

I don't know for sure, but I have read where some folks say up on jack stands for a prolonged period of time is hard on the suspension components.

[Ghostrider 310]

One of my father's buddies has around thirty cars. A partial list of what I've seen include: model A, air cooled Franklin, Benz drop top (3) , 57 T bird, two jags and the MGTD he drives during the summer. Point being he has told me my entire life the worse thing for any car is just letting it sit, for what it's worth...

[jcb986]

A car should never sit...you need to drive it a few miles every other week. This keeps the wheel bearings, rotors, exhaust system from rusting: suspension stays free, brake fluid lines clear, calipers free and lubricated...and the list goes on. Ok, last but not least...let a car sit for a few years and then open the door, the smell of old will permeate the car.