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Old Mar 23, 2011 | 06:51 PM
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Default S2k sitting on jack stands for a while

i traded my ap1 wheels w/tires for ap2v1 wheels w/ no tires. currently im too broke to buy some tires and i dont wanna buy cheap tires. so my s2k is sitting on 4 jack stands w/ no wheels on. it might be like this for a month or so. would that be bad for the suspension? or any other parts of the car? thanks
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Old Mar 24, 2011 | 05:59 AM
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that wont be a problem.
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Old Mar 24, 2011 | 06:13 AM
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Should be ok, especially since the suspension won't be under much of a load. I have had mine sitting for two weeks at a time and have had no issues (waiting for tires myself).
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Old Mar 24, 2011 | 06:22 AM
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okay thanks guys
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Old Mar 24, 2011 | 04:23 PM
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May be a problem if you want to drive somewhere...
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Old Mar 24, 2011 | 05:04 PM
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Depends on where you put the jackstands
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Old Mar 24, 2011 | 05:42 PM
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Car is okay if its sitting on the jack points. Just remember not bump the car.
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Old Mar 25, 2011 | 04:56 AM
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mine was like that most of this winter in storage while I was doing repairs and mods on it. Perfectly fine IMO.
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Old Mar 25, 2011 | 01:40 PM
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Mine too. Its bee on jack stands since NOV. =) Took them off last week
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Old Mar 25, 2011 | 08:07 PM
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Jackstands are the preferred winter storage.

If you think about it, the suspension can support the entire weight of the car plus all the crazy forces you encounter with bumps while driving. The weight of the wheels hanging is insignificant in comparison.
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