Cheapie Way To Lift A C6
09-23-2007, 05:48 PM
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Cheapie Way To Lift A C6
In order to gain some clearance under my 07, I used a 2" X 12" X 8 ft. treated board. I cut 2 pcs each at 20", 16", and 12" long. This will make 2 ramps and consume 1 - 2" X 12" X 8 ft. board. Screw the pcs together using 1 - 20", 1 - 16", and 1 - 12" piece for each ramp. -- In order to change oil, I plan to place the ramps behind the front wheel, and back onto the ramps. -- If you need more clearance, after you are on the ramps, now a standard floor jack will go under, wherever you need.
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09-23-2007, 06:44 PM
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In order to gain some clearance under my 07, I used a 2" X 12" X 8 ft. treated board. I cut 2 pcs each at 20", 16", and 12" long. This will make 2 ramps and consume 1 - 2" X 12" X 8 ft. board. Screw the pcs together using 1 - 20", 1 - 16", and 1 - 12" piece for each ramp. -- In order to change oil, I plan to place the ramps behind the front wheel, and back onto the ramps. -- If you need more clearance, after you are on the ramps, now a standard floor jack will go under, werever you need.
12-16-2007, 05:18 PM
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I think making a simple wooden ramp is pretty much standard procedure for most people using a floor jack and adaptor beam....at least to get underneath the front of the car.
Buy plans for a wooden ramp? I don't think so. I never hired a structural engineer but my board ramps seem to work OK.
Buy plans for a wooden ramp? I don't think so. I never hired a structural engineer but my board ramps seem to work OK.
12-16-2007, 06:44 PM
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Looks like I missed my opportunity for fame and fortune. To think I've been helping people for free. Seemed like the right thing to do. 
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12-17-2007, 05:08 PM
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12-17-2007, 06:00 PM
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12-17-2007, 06:06 PM
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I didn't look around at all. I saw he has a price on everything so I got outta there.
12-17-2007, 06:18 PM
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