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Old 11-13-2006, 07:28 PM
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well its about that time and i am gonna change the oil and take the wheels off and put the car on blocks. is there any other suggestions to store them?
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Read this:

https://ls1tech.com/forums/general-maintenance-repairs/416584-things-do-before-storing-your-vehicle.html

And don't put your car on blocks.
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yah blocks = bad idea
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Blocks are ok if the blocks support the suspension. Blocks are bad if you support the frame and let the suspension hang free. The springs take a new "set" when left this way. The ride height will increase.

So you can put it on blocks under the lower arms in front and the axle in back and take the wheels off or leave them on
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would it be better to fill the tank or leave it at about 1/8 of a tank
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at LEAST 3/4 with stabilizer accordingly, i usually top mine up right to the top...then theres no place for moisture to accumulate anywhere...
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Originally Posted by NDFORSPD
at LEAST 3/4 with stabilizer accordingly, i usually top mine up right to the top...then theres no place for moisture to accumulate anywhere...
Stabil is a must. I use it every year.....
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Originally Posted by NDFORSPD
at LEAST 3/4 with stabilizer accordingly, i usually top mine up right to the top...then theres no place for moisture to accumulate anywhere...
Yea all the way then theres no moistsure at all. Mine sits all winter with sta-bil also. I have my dad manually turn the engine over like every 2 weeks, so the rings dont get stuck to the wall and move around the valvetrain.




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