Another DIY Ramp

B&W_Evader · 04-19-2012, 03:23 PM

LOL, really you think 4 2x4s spannin 10 inches can't support over 1500 lbs?

Everything else is in compression except for the plywood at the start.

MnTBlitz · 04-19-2012, 03:43 PM

Well it doesnt help that those same 2x4s that are split are sitting like an inch on the base 2x4s...

It would definetly be safer to use 2x12s atleast and stager them on top of each other till you reach the angle and height you wants. Safety First. Not a sermon, just a thought.

B&W_Evader · 04-19-2012, 04:14 PM

Don't want to break my back carrying them around either...

Just ran the numbers and looks like the FOS is about 5 on the top span. Bet those plastic ramps aren't even that good.

The Jenga Master.

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MnTBlitz Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 68 Drives: 09 PW 6spd 370Z Rep Power: 16	Well it doesnt help that those same 2x4s that are split are sitting like an inch on the base 2x4s... It would definetly be safer to use 2x12s atleast and stager them on top of each other till you reach the angle and height you wants. Safety First. Not a sermon, just a thought. __________________ UPREV 330rwhp/270tq l F.I. CBE l Stillen Gen3 l Stillen 19 row Oil Cooler l Stillen Sway Bars l NST Pulley Set l Eibach Springs l Shine l 15mm/20mm Spacers Last edited by MnTBlitz; 04-19-2012 at 03:57 PM.

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04-19-2012, 03:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
B&W_Evader Track Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: CA Posts: 972 Drives: slower than before Rep Power: 388	LOL, really you think 4 2x4s spannin 10 inches can't support over 1500 lbs? Everything else is in compression except for the plywood at the start.

04-19-2012, 04:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
B&W_Evader Track Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: CA Posts: 972 Drives: slower than before Rep Power: 388	Don't want to break my back carrying them around either... Just ran the numbers and looks like the FOS is about 5 on the top span. Bet those plastic ramps aren't even that good. The Jenga Master.