Ramps
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Ramps
I have seen several home made ramps, and now the kwik lifts are coming up.
I am going to make some home made ramps, either out of the regular size with mods, or out of 4, and 6 foot planks that are huge.
Probably 8-12 inches high I think. Just a matter off do I want to drive up, or jack up and set under it.
Ideas, and pics are welcome.
I am going to make some home made ramps, either out of the regular size with mods, or out of 4, and 6 foot planks that are huge.
Probably 8-12 inches high I think. Just a matter off do I want to drive up, or jack up and set under it.
Ideas, and pics are welcome.
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From: Supreme Soviet Peace-Loving Pipple's Kollektive of Seattle Wa
This one design seems to be popular in Washington state, but is catching on everywhere. it uses only 2 wooden ramps, although placement seems optional depending on vehicle and elevation desired. can be used for either side. the larger 4-wheel system has never been photographed as no camera has a fast enough shutter speed to catch it in operation....
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Hold this thought. I will try and find a picture of the one I found that someone made. I will look tomorrow.
They are nice but one has to have the room to store them. They are like the kwik lift.
They are nice but one has to have the room to store them. They are like the kwik lift.
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One of the Aussies had made some really nice ones out of 3/4" plywood that were about 12" tall and at least that wide. It was used with a lift of some kind so it had where you could remove the middle part between the wheels. This would seem useful even if you didnt have the lift so you could access the side of the car. They had made a set of ramps to load the car on the main part and they were a really easy incline to drive up saving your air dam on the front. Takes a lot of room but the ramp part isnt attached so you can move them. I am gonna design something very soon so I will post up pics.
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For those who can leave them up all the time
http://www.svtperformance.com/forums...-mod-pics.html
I can't find it now but there was something along these lines, but about 2 feet high. The guy put lights and electrical outlets in them. But he had enough room that he could move them and stack them up, against his wall, for storage.
I will continue to try and find them. They are quite cool actually.
http://www.svtperformance.com/forums...-mod-pics.html
I can't find it now but there was something along these lines, but about 2 feet high. The guy put lights and electrical outlets in them. But he had enough room that he could move them and stack them up, against his wall, for storage.
I will continue to try and find them. They are quite cool actually.
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For those who can leave them up all the time
http://www.svtperformance.com/forums...-mod-pics.html
I can't find it now but there was something along these lines, but about 2 feet high. The guy put lights and electrical outlets in them. But he had enough room that he could move them and stack them up, against his wall, for storage.
I will continue to try and find them. They are quite cool actually.
http://www.svtperformance.com/forums...-mod-pics.html
I can't find it now but there was something along these lines, but about 2 feet high. The guy put lights and electrical outlets in them. But he had enough room that he could move them and stack them up, against his wall, for storage.
I will continue to try and find them. They are quite cool actually.
I am thinking about either doing the planks to drive up, or making blocks to set it on when it is jacked up.
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My tires are wider than my regular car ramps, other wise I would use them. Originally I almost fabricated them, but I know I can find some good used ones, or just use this scrap lumber I have to make some.
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#1 is is a waste of some good scaffolding planks which are about $70 to $80 for the two planks. You could buy the black plastick low profile ones that have a lift of 8" for that price compaired to 6" and a lot heavier. #2 is a lot of money setting there ( you can not see the structure framing ) and what do you do with that monstrosity when you are not using it. # 3 is the best of the three, but the weight compaired too the black store bought ones beat these. How do I know I am a retired union carpenter. I am in the process of designing and building a nock off wood version of the "Klift" (with out naming a brand). When finished i will post.
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At first I tried them by themselves and they just slid out of the way...so I taped them to the floor using duct tape with my tire holding down the duct tape....multiple layers of tape ripped and the ramps shot out....too dangerous for my taste
those ramps went away.
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For those who can leave them up all the time
http://www.svtperformance.com/forums...-mod-pics.html
I can't find it now but there was something along these lines, but about 2 feet high. The guy put lights and electrical outlets in them. But he had enough room that he could move them and stack them up, against his wall, for storage.
I will continue to try and find them. They are quite cool actually.
http://www.svtperformance.com/forums...-mod-pics.html
I can't find it now but there was something along these lines, but about 2 feet high. The guy put lights and electrical outlets in them. But he had enough room that he could move them and stack them up, against his wall, for storage.
I will continue to try and find them. They are quite cool actually.
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Be VERY careful. My local area (Grand Rapids, MI) has had 2 different guys killed recently when the car they were working on fell on them. I would be reluctant to get under the ones made of plywood.
I like the ones that are built of 2X10s laid flat. They would be heavy but much safer.
I bet you could build a set that were tall enough to use Rhino Ramps as an approach and then make the section that is between the wheels removeable. You could also save on weight by setting the boards on their side with 2X4 spacers in between.
The safest thing to do though would be to buy a used Kwik Lift or spring for a new one as they are difficult to find used.
I like the ones that are built of 2X10s laid flat. They would be heavy but much safer.
I bet you could build a set that were tall enough to use Rhino Ramps as an approach and then make the section that is between the wheels removeable. You could also save on weight by setting the boards on their side with 2X4 spacers in between.
The safest thing to do though would be to buy a used Kwik Lift or spring for a new one as they are difficult to find used.
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I like the ones that are built of 2X10s laid flat. They would be heavy but much safer.
I bet you could build a set that were tall enough to use Rhino Ramps as an approach and then make the section that is between the wheels removeable. You could also save on weight by setting the boards on their side with 2X4 spacers in between.
I bet you could build a set that were tall enough to use Rhino Ramps as an approach and then make the section that is between the wheels removeable. You could also save on weight by setting the boards on their side with 2X4 spacers in between.
I have plans in PDF form I someone wants them.
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Be VERY careful. My local area (Grand Rapids, MI) has had 2 different guys killed recently when the car they were working on fell on them. I would be reluctant to get under the ones made of plywood.
I like the ones that are built of 2X10s laid flat. They would be heavy but much safer.
I bet you could build a set that were tall enough to use Rhino Ramps as an approach and then make the section that is between the wheels removeable. You could also save on weight by setting the boards on their side with 2X4 spacers in between.
The safest thing to do though would be to buy a used Kwik Lift or spring for a new one as they are difficult to find used.
I like the ones that are built of 2X10s laid flat. They would be heavy but much safer.
I bet you could build a set that were tall enough to use Rhino Ramps as an approach and then make the section that is between the wheels removeable. You could also save on weight by setting the boards on their side with 2X4 spacers in between.
The safest thing to do though would be to buy a used Kwik Lift or spring for a new one as they are difficult to find used.
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Be VERY careful. My local area (Grand Rapids, MI) has had 2 different guys killed recently when the car they were working on fell on them. I would be reluctant to get under the ones made of plywood.
I like the ones that are built of 2X10s laid flat. They would be heavy but much safer.
I bet you could build a set that were tall enough to use Rhino Ramps as an approach and then make the section that is between the wheels removeable. You could also save on weight by setting the boards on their side with 2X4 spacers in between.
The safest thing to do though would be to buy a used Kwik Lift or spring for a new one as they are difficult to find used.
I like the ones that are built of 2X10s laid flat. They would be heavy but much safer.
I bet you could build a set that were tall enough to use Rhino Ramps as an approach and then make the section that is between the wheels removeable. You could also save on weight by setting the boards on their side with 2X4 spacers in between.
The safest thing to do though would be to buy a used Kwik Lift or spring for a new one as they are difficult to find used.
Thanks again.
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