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Leaving JK flexed for extended periods

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Old Feb 1, 2012 | 07:19 PM
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Hey guys,

So a couple weeks ago we really got pounded by snow which has left 5-10' snowbanks along the side of the road. I'm a college student so I'm usually at the university studying till pretty late then go to the gym after and get home pretty late after all the spots have been taken. I was wondering about parking up on the snow banks for extended periods of time. Usually once I get back to the apt the only spots left are 5' + snowbanks to park on and was wondering if I was putting to much stress on the Jeep by leaving the Jeep flexed pretty hardcore overnight? While I love flexing the Jeep out, I like to take care of Jeep too so if I could get some advice I'd appreciate it

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Old Feb 1, 2012 | 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by KrazyK
What the heck is snow? Its in the 70's. I would be more worried about the fliuids than the suspension.
haha I know what you mean, I'm from Louisiana and I'm tired of seeing nothing but white and cold ass temps. Thanks for the fluids tip, I forgot to add that
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Old Feb 1, 2012 | 07:40 PM
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Yeah if it is going to be extreme flexing it would probably hurt leaving it like that. The tires would probably not like it at all. But the body itself maybe because if it isn't flat as it is suppose to be you could possibly bend it that way?
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Old Feb 1, 2012 | 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by flipper5
Yeah if it is going to be extreme flexing it would probably hurt leaving it like that. The tires would probably not like it at all. But the body itself maybe because if it isn't flat as it is suppose to be you could possibly bend it that way?
Thanks for the input! I think i'll just have to complain to the apt company to have them deal with these snow mounds. With how much we have now, there are probably 9-10 spots that are inaccessible to everyone other than me lol
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Old Feb 1, 2012 | 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by BStelling
Thanks for the input! I think i'll just have to complain to the apt company to have them deal with these snow mounds. With how much we have now, there are probably 9-10 spots that are inaccessible to everyone other than me lol
Yeah exactly plus you pay for that parking i'm assuming.
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Old Feb 1, 2012 | 08:16 PM
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I have left mine flexed for about 8-10 hours at a time. not for extended weeks but about 5-6 straight days until the snow melts. I am not sure if it has harmed it but I have not noticed anything wrong. But do check the fluids
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