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Jul 19, 2020 | 08:50 PM

murph350

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Race Ramps

Thinking about buying a set of race ramps. A bit pricey for sure but at least made in USA. Checking the approach angle for my 1990 I get 9.5 deg. but not sure of the accuracy on that. The model ramp I was looking at was the 56", 10.8 degree. Anyone have experience with one of these? From reviews it looks like it would work.

Jul 19, 2020 | 09:26 PM

thirdgen88

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For my '95, I originally bought the two-piece 56" with 10.8 degree incline:

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I made the assumption that those would probably work, but unfortunately, I ended up needing to get these after the 56" ones hit:

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Jul 19, 2020 | 11:21 PM

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I just got the 56" two-piece ones for my 96 vert, stock ride height. The clearance on the air dam was close but it did clear.

Jul 20, 2020 | 10:10 AM

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I just got the 56" two-piece ones for my 96 vert, stock ride height. The clearance on the air dam was close but it did clear.

Verts have a higher ride height than coupes, because of X brace under car.

Jul 20, 2020 | 04:45 PM

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Thanks, just what I'm trying to avoid.

Jul 20, 2020 | 04:51 PM

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Verts have a higher ride height than coupes, because of X brace under car.

I think we're cutting it to close. I have 4" clearance from air dam. Need to go back to the drawing board on t his idea

Thanks guys for posting!

Jul 20, 2020 | 05:35 PM

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Sections of 2x12 boards work pretty good in combination with ramps.

Jul 20, 2020 | 08:42 PM

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Sections of 2x12 boards work pretty good in combination with ramps.

Thanks- Have a couple of jack stands but not a low profile floor jack. Thought the ramps may work better with a 2 car garage with two cars and not a lot of room. Not sure which way to go just yet. Took a look at some low profile floor jacks. Many to choose from and wide range of prices. Any favorites out there? I don't see anything that would work from the front but possibly from the side. The jack would allow more types of maintenance, brakes, etc..The ramp may be more limited as to what you can work on. No doubt the ideal thing would be to have both but right now expenses on the C4 will do.

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Jul 24, 2020 | 11:11 AM

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I prefer side jacking with stands and jack from Harbor Freight, though with the recent recalls, will get new stands somewhere else. Quick, easy and also easy to go higher when needed (She is currently 18" off the floor while I'm rebuilding engine). If you can open the doors and get out, can side jack side IMO.

Side jack: https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...jack-a-c4.html