Ramps
08-01-2004, 12:58 AM
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I made some myself some with a MIG welder and some angle steel. 36 inch long inclines that lift the car a full 12 inches. It was only about $25 worth of steel from the local wholesale place. I can drive my SS up them front end first without scraping, and the car is lowered 2 inches (26" to fender lips.)
08-01-2004, 10:05 AM
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Rhino ramps at most DiscoDaygloAutoPartz chains.
Mine clears these even after 1" drop. But they are
a bit low for truly comfortable undercar work. My old
steel ones would not work even before the drop.
Mine clears these even after 1" drop. But they are
a bit low for truly comfortable undercar work. My old
steel ones would not work even before the drop.
08-01-2004, 10:08 AM
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Rhino ramps, which can be found at any Pep Boys, Autozone, Walmart ect, are what you want for most front end work. It won't give you enough hight to do a header swap, but will be enough to most oil change, plug change ect work.
They are inexpensive, usually less than $50, and are light and easily stored. They have enough of a slope that even lowered cars will be able to clear them without issue.
They are inexpensive, usually less than $50, and are light and easily stored. They have enough of a slope that even lowered cars will be able to clear them without issue.
08-01-2004, 05:46 PM
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Rhino ramps raise the tires about 6". I use mine for routine oil and filter changes, and was able to swap out my sway bars very comfortably. For $30, it's hard to argue with that.
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08-02-2004, 03:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Coolwhite
I had the metal ones and hated them because they would not stay put when I was trying to drive onto them.
08-23-2004, 10:05 PM
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Most any ramps will do as long as you get 2 sections of 2"x12"x24" and put in front of each ramp to drive up on first. It'll raise your lowered car enough to clear the ramps. I like the Rhino's mainly because they are lightweight and easy to use, but they are little on the low side. If I need anything higher, I drag out the jack and jackstands.
