does this look safe.....????
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There's nothing inherently wrong or unsafe about using wooden ramps like this as long as they are properly engineered. Personally, I don't like the inclined ramps on this particular design. Look kind of sketchy to me. I like the ramps in post #22 much better.
There are threads about ramps like this all over the internet at various forums. Many are well thought out and designed properly. Some have removable middle sections to make access a little easier and to facilitate moving and storage. Some have built-in lights and electrical outlets. I nearly went down this road but finding a place to store them stopped me. I ended up getting a QuickJack which I can lean against a wall when not in use.
DC
There are threads about ramps like this all over the internet at various forums. Many are well thought out and designed properly. Some have removable middle sections to make access a little easier and to facilitate moving and storage. Some have built-in lights and electrical outlets. I nearly went down this road but finding a place to store them stopped me. I ended up getting a QuickJack which I can lean against a wall when not in use.
DC
Agree with this..i went qj too..the Only issue i have with this and rhino ramps is them moving when droving on and off..especially with a stick shift or on slope or smooth garage floor..ive spit a few rhino ramps out..or had one slip when driving on..
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Properly built wooden structures such as those are incredibly strong, and I personally would have no problem working on a car that was on them, as long as they were properly built.
The real problem with them is how large and heavy they would be. Difficult to move around and difficult to store out of the way for the average sized home garage.
That being said, I bought myself a Quickjack a few years ago and I am very happy with it. It is easy to move around, and stores neatly out of my way.
The real problem with them is how large and heavy they would be. Difficult to move around and difficult to store out of the way for the average sized home garage.
That being said, I bought myself a Quickjack a few years ago and I am very happy with it. It is easy to move around, and stores neatly out of my way.
