DIY: How to make low profile ramps for a C6!
07-23-2015, 01:49 AM
#1
Racer
Thread Starter
DIY: How to make low profile ramps for a C6!
I recently made myself some DIY low profile ramps to work on my Corvette. I enjoy making Youtube videos as a hobby so I thought I'd make one and show it here for fellow Corvette DIYers! 
Recently, my AC tensioner pulley was making some noises so I wanted to replace it. I own a set of proper steel ramps that work for all of my other cars except for my Vette. (ever so slightly too steep
)
I looked into a set of Race Ramps, which by the way are an excellent product! But it seemed silly to buy ~$300 Ramps for just one of my cars. Especially to change out a $20 pulley.
So I busted out the measuring tape and saw to make some quick DIY ramps!
Here is everything you're going to need..
1. Power Drill
2. 1/4" x 3" Wood screws - 24 total
3. A Circular Saw
4. Sharpie
5. Straight Edge/Ruler
6. Eye and Ear Protection
7. 2x 2"x 12"x 10" wood planks
8. 1x 2"x 12"x 16ft wood plank
These will give you plenty of room to work with under your car and are excellent for small repairs, maintenance and fluid changes. Make sure you're lined up before driving up them, and have someone help guide you up if they're around. Obviously these aren't as nice looking or light as Race Ramps, but they do the same job and are great for the occasional daily driver maintenance. If you make a set I hope enjoy your ramps!
Recently, my AC tensioner pulley was making some noises so I wanted to replace it. I own a set of proper steel ramps that work for all of my other cars except for my Vette. (ever so slightly too steep
)I looked into a set of Race Ramps, which by the way are an excellent product! But it seemed silly to buy ~$300 Ramps for just one of my cars. Especially to change out a $20 pulley.
So I busted out the measuring tape and saw to make some quick DIY ramps!
Here is everything you're going to need..
1. Power Drill
2. 1/4" x 3" Wood screws - 24 total
3. A Circular Saw
4. Sharpie
5. Straight Edge/Ruler
6. Eye and Ear Protection
7. 2x 2"x 12"x 10" wood planks
8. 1x 2"x 12"x 16ft wood plank
These will give you plenty of room to work with under your car and are excellent for small repairs, maintenance and fluid changes. Make sure you're lined up before driving up them, and have someone help guide you up if they're around. Obviously these aren't as nice looking or light as Race Ramps, but they do the same job and are great for the occasional daily driver maintenance. If you make a set I hope enjoy your ramps!
07-23-2015, 09:30 AM
#4
Melting Slicks
Thanks for the demo OP. I'm doing the same thing.
I recommend not doing the stop plate that way though because the end grain will not hold those lag screws. I suggest that you add a wheel chock stop piece (2x2) on the top. It will never separate that way.
I recommend not doing the stop plate that way though because the end grain will not hold those lag screws. I suggest that you add a wheel chock stop piece (2x2) on the top. It will never separate that way.
07-23-2015, 10:14 AM
#5
Pro
I agree that what I did, I also put some rubber on the bottom piece so it wouldn't slide. Great DIY.
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07-23-2015, 04:48 PM
#9
Racer
Thread Starter
Ooooh I like that much more actually. Good idea! Thanks!
07-24-2015, 07:26 AM
#10
Safety Car
The only additional suggestion is for Florida (and other southern states), is termites will attack totally dry wood, so I would either use salt treated wood, or soak the wood with some kind of preservative, to prevent issues at your house from those pesky critters.
