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Old Mar 9, 2005 | 02:39 PM
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I am getting ready to buy some rhino ramps and I recall there is a specific set so we can get our C5's up on them. Does anyone know the model #? Thanks
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Old Mar 9, 2005 | 02:42 PM
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I have the 12000 i believe.
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Old Mar 9, 2005 | 02:50 PM
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I have the 12000 i believe.
Same with me, 12,000lb. capacity. They work great. Got um at Wally World $19.95 on sale.
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Old Mar 9, 2005 | 02:59 PM
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Still have to put out a plank before you go up on them or you'll ever so slightly scrape still. I thought I wouldnt' scrape, but nope, they do.
Still worth getting though.

Got mine at O'Reily's, $20 bucks.
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Old Mar 9, 2005 | 03:37 PM
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Get the one with a picture of a C5 on the box. Oh, by the way they only raise the front by 6 inches.
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Old Mar 9, 2005 | 04:00 PM
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Make sure you get the wider Gray colored ones.
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Old Mar 9, 2005 | 04:24 PM
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Make sure you get the wider Gray colored ones.
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Old Mar 9, 2005 | 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by MyVetteDream
Make sure you get the wider Gray colored ones.
Autozone too. $29.99 I think.
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Originally Posted by MyVetteDream
Make sure you get the wider Gray colored ones.
The grey ones are wide enough to fit your tires and are the heavy duty version.
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Old Mar 9, 2005 | 04:31 PM
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Might I suggest something to go under them..they say non-skid but mine tend to move...I have found that the rubber mesh stuff that you line cabinets with...don't know WTF you call it but it is sold by the roll works great...it is used in tool boxes as well..anyway you can get it at wally world also if you have the slipping problem
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Buy the Gray ones. Wal-Mart sells them.
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I purchased the 12000 lb capacity - also has the C5 picture on label, however, I can't get my 04' up on it without greatly, and I mean greatly, bending the air dam. Anyone have photos of make shift ramp that was addressed in this thread?
thanks, chris
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Old Mar 9, 2005 | 05:21 PM
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12,000 lb at Pep Boys $19.94 with $5.00 refund coupon.
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The gray ones are the best. Almost any auto parts store or Wal-Mart will have them.
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Originally Posted by MyVetteDream
Make sure you get the wider Gray colored ones.
Get two pair and use your floor jack to set the car on the ramps. Great for working under the car.
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Old Mar 9, 2005 | 07:30 PM
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I used a couple of 2x8s and they work super and cost $0 from scrap. But I am a cheep bastard

I use these all of the time. I change my oil and service as much as I can on my 1998 vert.

Someone asked for pics

http://www.geocities.com/andyww2/DCP02232.JPG

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But I am a cheep bastard ,,,


Oh you are TOO , so am I
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Originally Posted by Blue260
I purchased the 12000 lb capacity - also has the C5 picture on label, however, I can't get my 04' up on it without greatly, and I mean greatly, bending the air dam. Anyone have photos of make shift ramp that was addressed in this thread?
thanks, chris

The air dams are made to bend, it is not a problem.
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Old Mar 9, 2005 | 09:29 PM
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you can always make your own no-touch 10" lift ramps:

http://mikemercury.home.att.net/ramp.htm
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Old Mar 10, 2005 | 07:42 AM
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You have a good idea with the homeade ramps......maybe you could patent that and make some money.
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