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Old Aug 14, 2005 | 06:10 PM
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looking for light weight car ramps that will work on cars that have a spoiler on the front .
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Old Aug 14, 2005 | 06:17 PM
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I have ramps that have an 11 degree grade but they are kind of expensive. I do sell a lot of them though. They weigh 8 lbs each and are 56" long.

http://www.vansteel.com/index.cfm?fu...p=1900&ID=2422
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that would work great, but they are expensive .
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I use a set of Rhino ramps and a 2 x 12 by about 18" in front of the ramps. I cut the front of the 2 x 12 at a 60 degree angle to make it easier.
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These aren't light but they are durable.

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Absolutely can not help you. However, if you like working with wood then I have some plans for a ramp system you might find interesting. Email and I can send a set off to you.
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Mine aren't very light, cost about $500 but work really well.
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These aren't light but they are durable.

How do you prevent them from walking when you climb the ramp?
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Rhino Ramps..give you 7" lift and cheap at $30 bucks....
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I have ramps that have an 11 degree grade but they are kind of expensive. I do sell a lot of them though. They weigh 8 lbs each and are 56" long.

http://www.vansteel.com/index.cfm?fu...p=1900&ID=2422
Those are great Ramps! You should really take a look. They work!

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Mine aren't very light, cost about $500 but work really well.

Everybody needs those! Wow!
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looking for light weight car ramps that will work on cars that have a spoiler on the front .
Rhino ramps. <$30 at WallyWorld.
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$19.99 at Pep Boys!



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How do you prevent them from walking when you climb the ramp?

Don't know. Never had a problem. Maybe their weight and the friction between them and the cement driveway.
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20 bucks at pep boys?expensive at vansteel,hmmm. does vansteel's have vette symbols on em?
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My Rhino's 12" wide...work great

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There two widths of Rhino Ramps....mine are 12" overall...



..they are cheap cause they are not made of kryptonite...
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20 bucks at pep boys?expensive at vansteel,hmmm. does vansteel's have vette symbols on em?
Hmmm NO they don't. I don't make them either. I just sell good quality parts.
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Mine aren't very light, cost about $500 but work really well.
Great ramps, also makes for a nice shady spot for a nap.
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Not my car...I would be covered in various automotive fluids
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