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Jun 16, 2008 | 12:12 AM

brian90505

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Ramps?

Didn't find anything with Search... Does anyone use ramps to maintenance their C6 and if so, what type/brand and where do they sell? Thanks!

Jun 16, 2008 | 05:37 AM

mikeci

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I'm buying a set of 56" 2 piece race ramps this morning
http://www.raceramps.com/store/default.asp or
http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...35&dept_id=120
they make a few different types. I read about them on this site somewhere. the members that talked about them swear by them.

good luck,
Mike

Jun 16, 2008 | 05:39 AM

NEV3R L8

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I use mine very often. Changing oil or for whatever. I just bought some generic ones from Advanced Auto Parts and they've worked fine.
-David

Jun 16, 2008 | 06:18 AM

mcandrew67

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Hi I bought the 67" Brute industries race ramps. I did a thread with pics here
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...new+race+ramps

Jun 16, 2008 | 06:26 AM

WGO

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeci

I have the long 67" two-piece set. I also bought the extenders just in case, but you don't need them with the long set. Consider adding the roll-ups if you plan to work farther under the car than the set of tires that are on the main ramps. The roll-ups may be sufficient for an oil change by themselves, but I haven't tried it yet. The wheel chocks are also nice.

What the heck, get it all except for the extenders. No, I do NOT work for or have any financial interest in the company.

Jun 16, 2008 | 10:19 AM

brian90505

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Thanks guys...very helpful!!

Jun 16, 2008 | 10:35 AM

danl72

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Originally Posted by brian90505

Thanks guys...very helpful!!

Jun 16, 2008 | 12:51 PM

Wayne O

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Ramps are fine for oil changes and some things but IMO you'll get a lot more versatility investing in a quality floor jack, the Northern Tool adaptor beams and some jack stands.

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Jun 16, 2008 | 01:19 PM

BigSlick

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Wayne O

Ramps are fine for oil changes and some things but IMO you'll get a lot more versatility investing in a quality floor jack, the Northern Tool adaptor beams and some jack stands.

Jun 16, 2008 | 07:15 PM

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LMB-C6

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RaceRamps here. If you are doing work that doesn't require removal of the tires they work great. If you need to remove tires, etc. then you need a jack. And sooner or later you will convince yourself you need both

Jun 16, 2008 | 08:01 PM

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jrpedraza

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I have some Rhino Ramps from WalMart that I bought when I had my C4; they work fine so I never 'upgraded'. I even used them to install the Headers on my 07.

Jun 16, 2008 | 08:58 PM

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C6~Missle

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So how are you guys keeping the car level as recommended for oil changes when you use these ramps?

Jun 16, 2008 | 09:04 PM

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c6 batmobile

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bought mine from wal-mart. The car actually goes on them with out touching em there perfect.

Jun 16, 2008 | 11:29 PM

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Rocketmanwpb

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Quote:

Originally Posted by NEV3R L8

I use mine very often. Changing oil or for whatever. I just bought some generic ones from Advanced Auto Parts and they've worked fine.
-David

Me too, I have the large plastic ones and they work fine. After I'm on the ramps I jack the rear up level and place stands under the rear for safety.

Jun 17, 2008 | 12:11 AM

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GotVett?

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mcandrew67

Hi I bought the 67" Brute industries race ramps. I did a thread with pics here
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...new+race+ramps

Good shots and very helpful.

Jun 17, 2008 | 12:12 AM

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GotVett?

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Wayne O

Ramps are fine for oil changes and some things but IMO you'll get a lot more versatility investing in a quality floor jack, the Northern Tool adaptor beams and some jack stands.

Need those too!

Jun 17, 2008 | 12:15 AM

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alienranch

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Gonna have to get some of those

Jun 17, 2008 | 12:42 AM

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BigSlick

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mcandrew67

Hi I bought the 67" Brute industries race ramps. I did a thread with pics here
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...new+race+ramps

awesome demo pic's...Thx

Jun 17, 2008 | 12:52 AM

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LMB 4 ME

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Quote:

Originally Posted by brian90505

Thanks guys...very helpful!!

Jun 17, 2008 | 06:08 AM

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WGO

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Quote:

Originally Posted by C6~Missle

So how are you guys keeping the car level as recommended for oil changes when you use these ramps?

My driveway slopes downhill and the ramps level the car almost perfectly. If you don't have as much slope, just drive up less of the ramp until you are fairly level and have enough room to do the oil change.

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