Corvette Ramps
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Corvette Ramps
Bought a set of ramps from Corvette Central...came with extensions....but when I tried to get my vette on them they scooted across the concreet
floor.
How do I get them to work..
Please help..
thanks
tony :flag :flag :flag :flag
[Modified by oldace84, 1:46 AM 9/11/2002]
floor.
How do I get them to work..
Please help..
thanks
tony :flag :flag :flag :flag
[Modified by oldace84, 1:46 AM 9/11/2002]
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Re: Corvette Ramps (oldace84)
I've used old 'rubber' floor mats under the leading edge of my RhinoRamps.
This reduces the scooting but not completely.
The ramps have a 0.5" dia hole near the leading edge that can be used to anchor the ramps to the ground, but I've never done that.
The RhinoRamps are 11.5" wide x 7" high x 39" long. They fit under my 84 vette and are perfect for oil changes etc.
I have a 4" high slab in the garage that steps down to the garage floor. I built a plywood and 2x4 platform extension that now I butt the ramps against.
That keeps them from moving. :chevy
[Modified by torqueman2002, 2:13 AM 9/11/2002]
This reduces the scooting but not completely.
The ramps have a 0.5" dia hole near the leading edge that can be used to anchor the ramps to the ground, but I've never done that.
The RhinoRamps are 11.5" wide x 7" high x 39" long. They fit under my 84 vette and are perfect for oil changes etc.
I have a 4" high slab in the garage that steps down to the garage floor. I built a plywood and 2x4 platform extension that now I butt the ramps against.
That keeps them from moving. :chevy
[Modified by torqueman2002, 2:13 AM 9/11/2002]
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Re: Corvette Ramps (Juliet)
Can't help you with ramps, but one of these works wonders instead. :jester 
Sorry, couldn't resist. We just got it a few weeks ago. :yesnod: :cool:
Sorry, couldn't resist. We just got it a few weeks ago. :yesnod: :cool:
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Re: Corvette Ramps (VetBoy89)
I got mine from Discount Auto ($40), they are black fiberglass and work great. Just need to push them tight to the wheel and then pull on up.
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Re: Corvette Ramps (Wolf1171)
I drilled two holes in the floor of the garage in front of where each ramp goes, when I need to use them I put a cut piece of rebar in each hole and put the ramps against them. This also helps make sure they are lined up properly each time and keeps them from sliding. :yesnod:
When not in use I put a piece of cardboard over the holes, that way the wife won't find out, she thinks the cardboard is to check for oil leaks... :lol:
When not in use I put a piece of cardboard over the holes, that way the wife won't find out, she thinks the cardboard is to check for oil leaks... :lol:
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From: Destin Fl
Re: Corvette Ramps (ittlfly)
I had to build my own!!
Yep! Got the plans from a forum member and they work slick; elevating the entire car off the gound.
Yep! Got the plans from a forum member and they work slick; elevating the entire car off the gound.
Tks
[Modified by jmain, 11:56 AM 9/23/2002]
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Re: Corvette Ramps (jmain)
How about sharing the plans!
Tks
Tks
Look for my posts re: Arisa's ramps
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Re: Corvette Ramps (Scoob)
I got the Rhino Ramps for $30 from Wal-Mart. They work like a champ! I added a piece of wood under each one to get an additional 2" of lift. :cheers: They're perfect since my airdamn is about ½" fron the ground and it's IMPOSSIBLE to slide a jack under it. I actually changed my oil and didn't get messy AT ALL. Maybe I'll detail the underside of the car next. :D :cheers:
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Re: Corvette Ramps (TIMSPEED)
I got the Rhino Ramps for $30 from Wal-Mart. They work like a champ! I added a piece of wood under each one to get an additional 2" of lift. :cheers: They're perfect since my airdamn is about ½" fron the ground and it's IMPOSSIBLE to slide a jack under it. I actually changed my oil and didn't get messy AT ALL. Maybe I'll detail the underside of the car next. :D :cheers:
They work great :yesnod:
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Re: Corvette Ramps (Scoob)
How about sharing the plans!
Tks
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=295539
Look for my posts re: Arisa's ramps
Tks
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=295539
Look for my posts re: Arisa's ramps
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From: Esko MN
Re: Corvette Ramps (oldace84)
If you don't have the old rubber floor mats, sweep the floor really good where the ramps are placed and mop it. This will limit slipping.
No matter what you do, you should always use your parking brake when driving onto the ramps. This way the front wheels don't lock up when you get onto the ramps and push them forward since the parking brake uses only the rear wheels.
Good luck!
Greg
No matter what you do, you should always use your parking brake when driving onto the ramps. This way the front wheels don't lock up when you get onto the ramps and push them forward since the parking brake uses only the rear wheels.
Good luck!
Greg