What ramp do you use?

B&W_Evader · 12-14-2012, 04:06 PM

This is the one I made withs scraps laying around the house. Angle was set so it would just touch the deflectors in front of the wheels.

anthonyy · 12-14-2012, 04:27 PM

Dustin@Z1 · 12-14-2012, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by anthonyy

I can vouch for those particular plastic ramps. I have a set that I use for my 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 Diesel. I use them to tilt trailers to make hauling cars easier. I like how you can stack them together like SOLO cups, taking up less room in the trailer or garage.

Dwight Frye · 12-18-2012, 06:34 PM

After seeing the photo that anthonyy posted I'm tempted to buy another set of Rhino ramps and use them the same way when I do the transmission and differential oil changes. I think if I drove the front wheels up first and then used a floor jack under the differential I could jack up the car, slide the rear ramps under the tires and lower the floor jack. They are about the same cost as jack stands and the adapters for the pinch welds and seem like there is less chance of underbody damage, plus they would keep the car level during the oil change process. Anyone see a flaw in this method ?

bigdog1250 · 12-18-2012, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Dwight Frye

After seeing the photo that anthonyy posted I'm tempted to buy another set of Rhino ramps and use them the same way when I do the transmission and differential oil changes. I think if I drove the front wheels up first and then used a floor jack under the differential I could jack up the car, slide the rear ramps under the tires and lower the floor jack. They are about the same cost as jack stands and the adapters for the pinch welds and seem like there is less chance of underbody damage, plus they would keep the car level during the oil change process. Anyone see a flaw in this method ?

Why not just drive up all 4 at once? With the help of someone to make sure they don't slide out.

djtodd · 12-18-2012, 08:47 PM

Please video that!

Dustin@Z1 · 12-19-2012, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by djtodd

Please video that!

I have driven up on 4 ramps at the same time with trucks and minivans. But a Z...

A truck/minivan (if it falls off) will not whack the ramp with the fasica or rocker panel. A Z is another story.

anthonyy · 12-19-2012, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by bigdog1250

Why not just drive up all 4 at once? With the help of someone to make sure they don't slide out.

yeah that would be a mess lol

Dwight Frye · 12-19-2012, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by bigdog1250

Why not just drive up all 4 at once? With the help of someone to make sure they don't slide out.

I'm nervous enough driving up just the front ramps ! No way am I going to try and drive up all 4. I was planning on using the rear 2 as jackstand replacements. But I'm sure it would make a good Youtube video if I failed.

anthonyy · 12-14-2012, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by B&W_Evader

This is the one I made withs scraps laying around the house. Angle was set so it would just touch the deflectors in front of the wheels.

nice DIY! I'm just too lazy for this and they're not stackable!
Either way, looks great.

12-18-2012, 08:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
djtodd Track Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 932 Drives: 2012 Nismo TT Rep Power: 3399	Please video that! Dustin@Z1 and zpower86 like this.

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Dwight Frye Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Occupied California Posts: 423 Drives: '09 Tour/Sport/6MT Rep Power: 17	After seeing the photo that anthonyy posted I'm tempted to buy another set of Rhino ramps and use them the same way when I do the transmission and differential oil changes. I think if I drove the front wheels up first and then used a floor jack under the differential I could jack up the car, slide the rear ramps under the tires and lower the floor jack. They are about the same cost as jack stands and the adapters for the pinch welds and seem like there is less chance of underbody damage, plus they would keep the car level during the oil change process. Anyone see a flaw in this method ?