Jack stands or not?

[mpanten]

In the north it's about that time to put the cobra away for the winter. I was thinking about putting the car up on jack stands for the winter. Would putting it on jack stands be hard on the suspension?

[1985 CCX]

I have been putting my Contemporary up on stands for years. It gets the load off the wheel bearings and allows you to do some PM and cleaning.

[wtm442]

I leave mine on the ground and take it for a ride about once a month during the winter, when the streets are dry. That's what real Cobra men do in the winter. Of course, if I lived in Cow Hampshire like Jeff, I too might use jackstands and hibernate for 5 months.

[HI Cobra]

Yikes Warren - I get cold just looking at that picture. I don't need no stinkin'
jacks stands - I drive all winter too - it do get cold in the mornings though.

[RICK LAKE]

mpanten Yes for jacking the car off the ground. This also keep some of the moisture away from the car buy having air flow under it. DON'T hang the suspension. Put the jacks under the front and rear end lower control arms or outter splinders. I have seen shocks loose there seals from being hung with the pressure of the springs and the weight of the tires and rims. Watch what rags or paper you use to protect the frame. Some will stick like glue. It also casued a small rust spot on my frame after winter storage. Rick L.

[fastraxsg]

I've stored vehicles over winters before on jack stands but always leave a bit of weight on the tires/wheels, I put a piece of plywood or similar under each wheel so they don't stick to the garage floor and leave marks. A breathable car cover with a soft interior that doesn't scratch would be nice too, keeps the dust and dirt out of the inside. Best if you put the cat out for the winter though. They tend to want to snuggle into and scratch up the nice seat material while hiding under the car cover. Don't forget some gas treatment for the tank if you aren't going to drive it, plus fill it all the way up so no moisture collects inside, drain the oil and fill with fresh oil too. Also good idea to remove the battery completely and put it on a solar battery tender. And, in the spring, drain the brakes and refill with fresh brake fluid. (probably over kill).

Over here, we put 'em on jack stands so the monsoon floods won't reach the bearings.

[Danr55]

REAL Cobra men move to Arizona where the driving season is just starting.. Morning temps are a bit chilly.. Mid to low 60's... but the afternoons are fantastic.. mid 70's to low 80's... I get cold just looking at all that white stuff.

[Bill Bess]

Right on DAN! I have difficulty wondering why anyone would live anywhere other than "Gods Country" Arizona. Our 12 month Cobra Season is just now getting even better with fall cooling temps. and clear weather.
The "Snow Birds" are starting to arrive from all those states where cold winds and snow is standard winter operation, we love them.....I just wish a few would bring their Cobras to town.

Ah....jack stands was the question, yes I use them when I'm dusting off the under carrage and checking for road kill. My fat A** won't fit anyother way.

Best regards to all, hope your days are filled when joy and anticipation of another great spring and summer driving season.

Bill, (ps I'm just ribbing you all)

[jhv48]

Suck it up and be a man.

Real men drive their Cobras every week, even in the dead of winter.

I drive mine even in January when the temps drop to the low 60's.

It's so cold I even have to wear long pants and a sweater. But still drive barefoot.

So. Cal can have harsh winters!

[Silverback51]

Originally Posted by jhv48

Suck it up and be a man.

Real men drive their Cobras every week, even in the dead of winter.

I drive mine even in January when the temps drop to the low 60's.

It's so cold I even have to wear long pants and a sweater. But still drive barefoot.

So. Cal can have harsh winters!

BITE ME.

[jhv48]

Originally Posted by Silverback51

BITE ME.

My work here is done!

[FatBoy]

Cold and crisp but dry weather is great in the Cobra. The engines run terrific in the dense cold air, you just need to dress up appropriately.

This is what we have to put up with....





Global warming....bring it on.

On the subject of jack stands, presumably I'm OK putting the jacks under my pin-drive hubs once I've taken the wheels off?

Paul

[jhv48]

You guys are really hard core Cobra drivers.

I avoid driving mine if it so much as looks like it might rain.

Hats off and mucho respect to all of you.

We are so spoiled down here.

There, I said it!

[GTA]

I use them every winter.Roger

[Got the Bug]

Originally Posted by RICK LAKE

mpanten Watch what rags or paper you use to protect the frame. Some will stick like glue. It also casued a small rust spot on my frame after winter storage. Rick L.

Summit sells those nylon jackstand covers that do a great job of protecting the frame rails.

Year round driving in the SF Bay Area and around the Monterey Bay. For the diehards, that means venturing out when it's in the low 40's.

[sharpe 1]

Mine sits on top of a 4 post lift, with the vett underneath. Garage stays warm.

[flipscobra]

I drive mine every weekend here in Georgia weather permitting all year long. It gets cold here anywhere from 25 to 30 degrees, it doesnt stay cold long. I have to get it out an cruise.