how do I put this car on ramps?
Re: how do I put this car on ramps?
Originally Posted by BrianBrave
and get good ramps if you are going to use ramps....get pay more and get the good ones....Brute makes a good low profile ramp that we use on Corvettes... Comes in sizes 12" or 14" wide. $180 - 280
Re: how do I put this car on ramps?
Originally Posted by Idaho
Get yourself a good set of ramps and they won't slide on you. I bought these ramps for my Crossfire before they started installing the rubber soles on them and I have never had them move.
You can get these ramps from the Ramp Connection; they are not cheap about $250 but definitely worth it if you work on your cars.
You can get these ramps from the Ramp Connection; they are not cheap about $250 but definitely worth it if you work on your cars.
For you guys that use ramps...doesnt it signifigantly cut down on the amount of room you have to work under your car?
Re: how do I put this car on ramps?
Originally Posted by 240M3SRT
Those are a work of art. But its obvious that the long an low slope design is why they dont move when you drive up them.
For you guys that use ramps...doesnt it signifigantly cut down on the amount of room you have to work under your car?
For you guys that use ramps...doesnt it signifigantly cut down on the amount of room you have to work under your car?
Re: how do I put this car on ramps?
Originally Posted by VALKRYDERGUY
Although I have not used these particular ramps they appear to be close to the same height as any standard ramp with a longer grade. It certainly is enough height for working under a car.
Re: how do I put this car on ramps?
mmm.... carefully. The Auto Sport catalog I get has some nice ones as well as a Corvette mags. Both feature ones for the front and the back wheels.
However, There's nothing like a lift mmmmmuuuuuhahahahaha....
I specifically built my garage with one in mind. Years later I'm still enjoying the return on investement!
However, There's nothing like a lift mmmmmuuuuuhahahahaha....
I specifically built my garage with one in mind. Years later I'm still enjoying the return on investement!
Re: how do I put this car on ramps?
Originally Posted by VALKRYDERGUY
You have a car lift like the service dept in your own garage ??
http://www.pacetools.com/Category/Two_Post_Auto_Lifts
Re: how do I put this car on ramps?
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By taking 4 2X8 x 8'' or 2X10's x 8' (2 each side) and supporting them with a couple bricks or blocks you can extend the length of the approach and thus decrease the incline. This will decrease the tendency to puch the ramps and at the same time provide more clearance for your car undercarriage.
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I was wondering why everyone else with rhino ramps were having no problems putting their cars on the ramps, but my rhino ramps were shooting all over the place.
Last edited by jaded1958cars; 01-08-2008 at 06:11 PM.
Re: how do I put this car on ramps?
Originally Posted by yanni2112
I take my anti fatigue mats from in front of my work bench. Them have a non skid backing, really rip resistant too. Also those commercial mats found inside doorways to banks and sevice stations work well if you have access to a couple of them.
Re: how do I put this car on ramps?
Originally Posted by yanni2112
I take my anti fatigue mats from in front of my work bench. Them have a non skid backing, really rip resistant too. Also those commercial mats found inside doorways to banks and sevice stations work well if you have access to a couple of them.
Re: how do I put this car on ramps?
Originally Posted by 240M3SRT
My garage doesnt go high enough. Whos here does
Re: how do I put this car on ramps?
Regarding the anti-fatigue mat method etc.
The cheaper alternative (if your ramps will allow it), is to wrap a piece of carpet around the bottom rung, doubling back on itself - this way the car tire is on the carpet, which in turn holds the ramp stopping it from being pushed away.
There are ramps out there which have a flat/level portion before the incline to replicate this.
You could always bolt something to the floor to stop the ramps moving if you always use it in your garage or something - you get the idea, use your imagination.
My personal preference is to use speed. If anyone has ever seen the movie 'The Italian Job' - the original one with Michael Caine, where they practice stopping the Minis on a stationary ramp - that's what I do!!!
The cheaper alternative (if your ramps will allow it), is to wrap a piece of carpet around the bottom rung, doubling back on itself - this way the car tire is on the carpet, which in turn holds the ramp stopping it from being pushed away.
There are ramps out there which have a flat/level portion before the incline to replicate this.
You could always bolt something to the floor to stop the ramps moving if you always use it in your garage or something - you get the idea, use your imagination.
My personal preference is to use speed. If anyone has ever seen the movie 'The Italian Job' - the original one with Michael Caine, where they practice stopping the Minis on a stationary ramp - that's what I do!!!
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