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12-17-2018, 09:17 AM
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Thoughts on car/trailer storage.
Putting my 66 GTO project in storage for a couple of years, and due to limited space I think I'll put it on the trailer and store it that way. I don't like doing it this way, always concerned about damaging trailer suspension, maybe nothing to worry about? I guess I could put trailer on jack stands and split the weight between the frame and suspension. Your thoughts?
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12-17-2018, 09:21 AM
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Sir,
I guess it depends on what type of suspension you trailer has. If it is a cheaper trailer with leaf springs, I would put it on stands. If it is a higher quality trailer with a Torflex suspension, you have nothing to worry about. God Bless & Merry Christmas Bill https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/...closed.614419/
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12-17-2018, 10:42 AM
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Saying the quality of a trailer depends on the axles is just plain silly and torsion axles doe not necessarily make for a "quality" trailer. Come on.
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12-17-2018, 10:49 AM
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Leaf springs are ancient technology along with surge brakes, etc. All of the cheaper types of trailers come with leaf springs. Sorry to offend, didn't mean to
High end manufacturers use Tor-Flex (I.E. Featherlite, ATC, Ameri-lite) God bless Bill
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12-17-2018, 10:53 AM
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Not offended at all but that statement is rediculous. I have had both types. Not uncommon to replace torsion axles, never had to replace leafs. Leaving a car on a trailer could ruin torsion axles, won't hurt a thing with leafs.
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12-17-2018, 11:05 AM
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Tor-Flex axles ride like a Cadillac compared to the old leaf spring trailers. That is why they are used by better manufacturers. Breakage in leaf springs are very common along with the center pivots are always breaking. Tor-FLex last much longer & almost never fail. My Featherlite open trailer had 1.3 million miles on it before I changed the axles & my Ameri-Lite enclosed trailer still has the original axles with well over 500,000 miles. I have used lots of trailers in my 35+ years being in the transport business & the fact is the Tor-Flex suspension is far superior, not to mention IF you should ever have a problem with a Tor-Flex (rare) It will not leave you broke down on the side of the road like a broken leaf or pivot will. Also leaving a leaf spring trailer sit with weight on it that long will definitely "de-arch" the springs
One thing to the O.P. I never considered was the condition of the tires after sitting for a couple of years in the same spot with weight on. God Bless & Merry Christmas Bill https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/...closed.614419/
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12-17-2018, 11:35 AM
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Okay, whatever. I once had a car painted by a guy that did it for 30 years. When he was done I took it to another shop to have it redone right.
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12-17-2018, 11:50 AM
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Well the OP asked for opinions, now he has two differing ones.
With over 3.5 million accident free transport miles over the last 35+ years, using probably 8 different trailers & a reputation as one of the best in the business, who routinely transports Six figure+ vehicles......I will stand by my opinion based on my experience. God Bless & Merry Christmas Bill https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/...closed.614419/
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12-17-2018, 11:57 AM
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How does one know when their tor-flex axles are bad? I have an '06 I think it is Haulmark with almost zero miles on it and a car has been sitting in it almost the entire time I have owned it.
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12-17-2018, 12:32 PM
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OP said: "Couple of years" and "On the trailer" so I assume this in an open trailer?
Personally, for that amount of time I'd put it on Jack stands, and unless it's in a real secure place, I'd also remove the wheels and tires. Rat bait the car, bug barrier spray the trailer, and a good tight car cover.
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#11
12-17-2018, 12:45 PM
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The only thing that is going to happen to a Tor-Flex axle is lose its torsion (this almost never happens) The easiest way to check is the ride height or the space between the fender & the tire with a car on the trailer & empty. If it stays the same, there is a problem. Anything is possible. On an open trailer, you could jump up & down on the back to see suspension function, but not on an enclosed. I'll edit this a bit. If it stay down after taking the car off there is a problem. God Bless & Merry Christmas Bill https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/...closed.614419/
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12-17-2018, 01:11 PM
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trailer needs a vent, or condensation rusts everything. i pulled my gto out of its car trailer winter home and there was white mold over the entire interior and anything that didn't have paint on it was rusty. added a vent this year and so far it looks good
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12-18-2018, 09:02 AM
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Sorry, I should've included more info my trailer is a cheaper built, open car trailer with leaf springs. I got the mice under control, going to place car on trailer and back the whole unit in the garage. To be safe, I'll add jack stands and split the weight. I'm doing a career change and the car will have to sit 1 - 2 years. Thanks for the replies.
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12-18-2018, 10:22 AM
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Putting your car on a trailer won’t put it out of reach of varmints & vermin. Lights at night under the car - glue traps - mothballs - etc will take care of that. I have a nice original 47’ Jeepster Commander survivor car in storage in AZ. I have a nice original 98’ Jeep Laredo in storage In CA. Neither one on or in a trailer .... Just back your car in the garage. If you are not going to use the trailer for a few years - sell it ..... If you need an open trailer in the interim - rent one. Jim
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12-19-2018, 12:12 AM
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Not going to sell the trailer, will use it once or twice a year, don't want the trailer outside, garage is full until I can sell a few things.
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12-19-2018, 12:52 PM
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12-20-2018, 05:48 PM
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I have a 30 ft. 6,500 lbs. offshore style boat that sits on a trailer with leaf springs for extended time as many many other people in area. no issues with springs.
my 65 concourse car stays in a box trailer. no bugs or whatever. Trick is to put a Dehumidifier in the trailer with drain to outside |
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