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  1. 05-11-2010, 05:10 PM #1
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    Long Term Jeep Storage

    I'm going to be putting the cj into storage for about 13 months. I will be renting a storage unit around here (B/CS area). If anyone has any ideas on how to properly preserve it while it is in storage please chime in and let me know if I am forgetting anything.

    -Clean interior
    -Wash/Wax exterior paint
    -Fill gas tank and add fuel stabilizer
    -Remove battery
    -Condition vinyl seats and cover with seat covers
    -Place jeep on jack stands
    -Check quality of anti-freeze and adjust
    -Replace engine oil and filter
    -Condition tires
    -Remove spark plugs and spray some kind of fogging oil (recommendations?), re-install plugs
    -Check all fluid levels (diffs, trans, t-case, steering, brakes, clutch)
    -Place moisture absorbing packets (silica product) around engine compartment and interior
    -Rat poison (necessary in a storage lot?)
    -Any other recommendations?
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    this is what i was thinking for moisture control
    http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs...classNum=10701

    and maybe something like this to keep the cylinders lubricated
    http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/fog.aspx
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    I would winterize the motor like you would a boat motor. Even with fuel stabilizer you are probably have to drain the tank when you get home. gas doesn't keep for very long anymore even with stabalizer
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    Quote Originally Posted by AggieTJ2007 View Post
    I would winterize the motor like you would a boat motor. Even with fuel stabilizer you are probably have to drain the tank when you get home. gas doesn't keep for very long anymore even with stabalizer

    exactly what i was going to say.
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    Find out about the insurance for the lot, or make sure your insurance will cover theft/vandalism.

    What do you plan on doing w/ the battery once you remove it?

    Indoor or outdoor storage lot? Either way, rat poison would be a smart move me thinks.
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    whatever you do don't set the battery on the concrete it will kill it
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    Creighton, you have done stuff with that jeep that would make a goat go "holy ****!"
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    So driving by brail is why your jeep looks the way it does eh?
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    What wants to take bets on how many tires are flat when he opens the storage unit back up
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    Creighton, you have done stuff with that jeep that would make a goat go "holy ****!"
    Quote Originally Posted by afroman006
    So driving by brail is why your jeep looks the way it does eh?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Shaggy View Post
    damnit... if everyone is leaving i want my original 15 back... i dont wanna be left with these tools
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    is there going to be a cover over the jeep besides the metal storage?

    what i have heard seen before on the moisture issue is to take a bag of charcoal, lay it down, split the bag open and spread the bricks over the split paper. this is used more so when boats are covered up in the winter time
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    Quote Originally Posted by DRAGOONRANCH View Post
    Find out about the insurance for the lot, or make sure your insurance will cover theft/vandalism.

    What do you plan on doing w/ the battery once you remove it?

    Indoor or outdoor storage lot? Either way, rat poison would be a smart move me thinks.
    I think homeowners insurance should protect it while it there, but I will def. check.

    Throw away the battery and get a new one when I come back.

    Indoor storage lot, 10'x15'=small one car garage
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    Quote Originally Posted by TMatheaus View Post
    is there going to be a cover over the jeep besides the metal storage?

    what i have heard seen before on the moisture issue is to take a bag of charcoal, lay it down, split the bag open and spread the bricks over the split paper. this is used more so when boats are covered up in the winter time
    I wasn't planning on a car cover, but I could invest in one. Think it is necessary?

    The charcoal doesn't absorb moisture just helps with odors caused by moisture.
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