The year before last, I lifted mine for the winter. I might do it again this year.
When ya'll winterize, do you take the weight of the springs and tires with jack stands ?
My black 250 sat for years in the garage on its tires and didn't flat spot. Jacking them up off the ground is overrated.
^^^I have no technical battery knowledge backing this up...all I know is I've tried using cheapies, I've used the double platinum with meteor particles, I;ve tried the optimas, etc etc...and the best for me has been MotorCraft. My vehicle sit, my vehicles have had bad alternators, my batteries are rarely tied down...and they flat out perform the best out of anything I've had.
Thank you, Ben. Didn't think of that!
The main reason would be for easy rotation of wheels to keep the ring/pinion covered and help prevent rust....I know that after a year with the Shelby sitting, it does create spots I can feel for the first while.
That's even in a climate-controlled environment?
The battery on the dent is pooched. 1 month left on a 3 year replacement warranty.
My local battery "choices" are Carquest or Interstate. I don't want to drive 100 miles to get a like-kind battery that, once again, might not make it through the warranty period.
Nearest source for a Lifeline is 250 miles.
Thank you, Ben. Didn't think of that!
Just remember that any flooded lead/acid battery does self discharge way more than an AGM....in any case, the 'ol battery tender (or jr) will do wonders.
I suppose those are too heavy to order somewhere and have it shipped to you?
I was waiting for someone to chime in about the tenders.....even on an cheapie, wouldn't the tenders add years to a battery's life?
Dropped it off in Decatur, AL Friday night.