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Old Dec 2, 2011 | 10:35 AM
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I will be putting the Jag away for the winter this weekend. I will be increasing the tire pressure to 40-45 psi and I will not be putting it on jacks. I have stored vehicles before but this will be the first time I have stored a vehicle with front AND rear air suspension.

Should I be placing a block of wood under the 4 corners of the car so it won't settle down while it sits, putting undue strain on the suspension components?

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Old Dec 2, 2011 | 11:22 AM
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I would. If the car sags then it is going to put strain on the rubber and oil filled bushings, causing them to split and wear. They are not cheap to replace
 
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Old Dec 2, 2011 | 12:50 PM
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Why not just crank it up every couple of weeks..
 
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Old Dec 2, 2011 | 05:12 PM
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I agree just crank the vehicle up every couple of weeks that's what I do.
 
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Old Dec 2, 2011 | 05:26 PM
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Unless you bring the whole running gear up to temp for long enough to boil off the moisture, You are better off not starting.
 
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Old Dec 3, 2011 | 02:38 AM
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This could become an interesting thread

I have stored cars both in winter and summer for 15 years and I never start them. I have to agree with WartHog - unless you can actually take the car for a 15-20 minute drive, you're better off not starting it. My
 
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Old Dec 3, 2011 | 06:43 PM
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Would recommed that the tires be inflated to about 60 psi to prevent flat spots.
 
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