Kinda remind me of those rhino ramps. What do they weigh, are they plastic?
New Vette Ramps
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New Vette Ramps
I got this new product in. Tested it out on an 02 that is dropped an inch and it went up on the ramps w/no problem. They are light weight and durable. From where the tire sits on the ramp, it's 8" high. Check it out
http://www.vansteel.com/index.cfm?fu...&SubGroup=1900
http://www.vansteel.com/index.cfm?fu...&SubGroup=1900
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Looks like a Rhino Ramp knock off, just for alot more money.
I can get my stock '04 up on Rhino Ramps without any problem, just a slight air dam rub. Neighbor has a lowered C5 and he gets up on his Rhino Ramps without problems. My '73 gets up on the old fashon steel ramps without any problems.
So, Rhino for $40 or these for $160....hummmmm, hard decesion, NOT.
I can get my stock '04 up on Rhino Ramps without any problem, just a slight air dam rub. Neighbor has a lowered C5 and he gets up on his Rhino Ramps without problems. My '73 gets up on the old fashon steel ramps without any problems.
So, Rhino for $40 or these for $160....hummmmm, hard decesion, NOT.
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they look nice.
For those wanting 10" lift ramps (and you're handy with a saw)...
http://mikemercury.home.att.net/ramp.htm
For those wanting 10" lift ramps (and you're handy with a saw)...
http://mikemercury.home.att.net/ramp.htm
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Originally Posted by Mike Mercury
they look nice.
For those wanting 10" lift ramps (and you're handy with a saw)...
http://mikemercury.home.att.net/ramp.htm
For those wanting 10" lift ramps (and you're handy with a saw)...
http://mikemercury.home.att.net/ramp.htm
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the ramps weigh 8 pounds each. I'm trying to get the price lower but the manufacture isn't budging so easily. I'm not sure what they are made of but i can find out tomorrow.
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Originally Posted by Mike Mercury
they look nice.
For those wanting 10" lift ramps (and you're handy with a saw)...
http://mikemercury.home.att.net/ramp.htm
For those wanting 10" lift ramps (and you're handy with a saw)...
http://mikemercury.home.att.net/ramp.htm
I would feel more comfortable with a third side piece that would run down the center
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How heavy are these?
If you seen a set, you'd have no worry at all. They are extremely strong (I tend to over-build). Quite a few in the C5 section have built them.
But that's the beauty of making them yourself - you can modify the design all you want.
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Last edited by Mike Mercury; Dec 29, 2004 at 07:55 PM.
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Not to steal your thunder, but here are my heavy ****'s. Tire is 9 inches off the ground.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/phot...-2004_0121.jpg
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/phot...-2004_0121.jpg
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From: Arlington Va Current ride 04 vert, previous vettes: 69 vert, 77 resto mod
i haven't used ramps for the last three restorations, finally gave them to some neighborhood kids, i use jack stands and either a longframe jack or regular rolling floor jack....and yes its card board or carpet that i crawl on....gave all the creepers away also...maybe i'm just getting set in my ways.....
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From: tulsa, ok usa
ramps
guys, you can buy a kwiklift for only $800
I happen to live near the factory, so I have gotten to know these guys.
Nice group of car guys.
give 'em a call
www.kwiklift.com
I happen to live near the factory, so I have gotten to know these guys.
Nice group of car guys.
give 'em a call
www.kwiklift.com
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Originally Posted by Tom73
Looks like a Rhino Ramp knock off, just for alot more money.
So, Rhino for $40 or these for $160....hummmmm, hard decesion, NOT.
So, Rhino for $40 or these for $160....hummmmm, hard decesion, NOT.
I think you can get a set of Rhino Ramps at Wal Mart for about $30 these days. . . 
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[QUOTE=Tom73]Looks like a Rhino Ramp knock off, just for alot more money.
I can get my stock '04 up on Rhino Ramps without any problem, just a slight air dam rub. Neighbor has a lowered C5 and he gets up on his Rhino Ramps without problems. My '73 gets up on the old fashon steel ramps without any problems.
So, Rhino for $40 or these for $160....hummmmm, hard decesion, NOT.[/QUOTE
Pep Poys also sells ramps like these at $40
I can get my stock '04 up on Rhino Ramps without any problem, just a slight air dam rub. Neighbor has a lowered C5 and he gets up on his Rhino Ramps without problems. My '73 gets up on the old fashon steel ramps without any problems.
So, Rhino for $40 or these for $160....hummmmm, hard decesion, NOT.[/QUOTE
Pep Poys also sells ramps like these at $40