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fastnloud 04-09-2013 10:14 PM

Drive on ramps
 
I like using drive on ramps for oil changes and other stuff, and I was wondering if there is any of the ramps that are designed to give you a bit more height than normal? My truck is lowered, and would like to have some that would raise it a bit more.

Thanks guys.

78bronzechariot 04-11-2013 01:03 AM

Re: Drive on ramps
 
Check out race ramps, They have ramps made from a lightweight High density foam. I believe they can custom make things but i could be wrong. One of their best features are the ramps you drive onto then pull the ramp part out of the way leaving only a "pedestal" under the wheel. Makes it much easier to roll around under there with the creeper.

http://www.raceramps.com/

Rufton 04-11-2013 01:30 AM

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I would drive up ramps then jack high enough to put heavy duty stands and good chocks and apply e-brake and leave jack under vehicle for good measure.

piecesparts 04-11-2013 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by 78bronzechariot (Post 6004462)
Check out race ramps, They have ramps made from a lightweight High density foam. I believe they can custom make things but i could be wrong. One of their best features are the ramps you drive onto then pull the ramp part out of the way leaving only a "pedestal" under the wheel. Makes it much easier to roll around under there with the creeper.

http://www.raceramps.com/

I just bought a set of these, and they have a great design to them.

hayhauler71 04-11-2013 10:47 AM

Re: Drive on ramps
 
Look for a used kwik lift

motornut 04-11-2013 11:51 AM

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prob to high,and need space, but you could look for a car dealer display ramp,up about 4 feet?

hayhauler71 04-13-2013 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by motornut (Post 6005008)
prob to high,and need space, but you could look for a car dealer display ramp,up about 4 feet?

Here is a pic of a kwiklift

motornut 04-13-2013 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by hayhauler71 (Post 6008464)
Here is a pic of a kwiklift

nice,had not seen those,I'd roll on that , accessories included? lol

fastnloud 04-14-2013 03:31 PM

Re: Drive on ramps
 
Thanks guys for the help. Those kwiklifts look cool.

ETsC10 04-15-2013 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by fastnloud (Post 6011266)
Thanks guys for the help. Those kwiklifts look cool.

They do and you might find one used.

kaycee 04-15-2013 06:19 PM

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I would think that kwik lift would be ideal for my limited 8' ceiling,wonder what setup u would have to have to pull a trans??Still would like to have one

TexasSteve 04-15-2013 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by hayhauler71 (Post 6008464)

I remember seeing that exact pic of that exact car on TGO! IIRC, he was selling the wheels.

All those manufactured ones are not cheap. I made my own out of Pressure Treated 2"x12" lumber for my low '87 GTA. Cut the tips at a 45degree angle, wood screws to hold them together and voila! Not exactly light, but not TOO heavy to use either. And it isn't like you really need to move them around that much/that far.
My homemade lumber ramps


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