Leaving suspension at full drop - problems ?

[GBinUSA]

Are there any inherent problems that could be caused by leaving both front and rear (trailing arm) suspension at full drop for an extended length of time whilst the car is on axle stands. I'm talking about a few months.

Thanks.

[GBinUSA]

I suppose I could measure each hub center to the top of the wheel arch with the car on the ground, then put the car on axle stands, and with the wheels off jack up each hub to match the previous measurements, or as close as I can get it without lifting the car off the axle stands. Then place more axle stands under each hub. This would load up the suspension and help minimise any bush distortion or rotation.

[GBinUSA]

I want to lift high enough so I can work underneath it during the off season. Just want to be able to leave it up in the air rather than have to lift it and then drop it every session. Granted I will be working on both front and rear suspension, so bushing or pin stress maybe irrelevant.

So, if don't have a lift or a pit how on earth do you torque up the suspension at ride height?. Slightly tighten everything, drive somewhere with a pit or lift and then torque it?.

Edited by GBinUSA on Tuesday 23 August 00:55

[GBinUSA]

Been interning reading all the comments and pretty much confirmed my thinking. Short term, not a problem. Long term not so good. I'll go with wheels off and place a stand under each hub, raising the suspension above full drop.

Cheers for everyone's input.

Gav.