Good Car Ramps

[Squddle]

Howdy!
Does anyone here use car ramps for oil changes and other car repairs? Yesterday I had to jack up a minivan to work on it and had the hardest time finding a proper lift point as the stock ones (pinch rails) were too rusted to be safe. Since I have one of those new "outside garages" , I didn't have too many options. Then I was thinking that maybe a car ramp would have been a better choice in lifting the van, but didn't have a set. Anyone know of a quality pair, or are they all pretty much the same, except for the weight factor?

 

[Squddle]

...I was kinda' thinking about this set because of the lower ramp and the heavy duty aspect. Seems good for most of my uses.
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[Roju1985]

The rhino ramps get good reviews from what I've seen if you want something inexspensive that will do the job. I bought a two piece set of race ramps that give me 10" of lift in seconds. But they were expensive.

 

[Bluedodge]

I have some metal ones, but they're too steep to fit under my front bumper / lower fairing.

So I grabbed some 2x10's and built up something like this (but without the goofy casters on the front):

 

[signcrafter]

I have a set of rhino ramps that are probably 7 or so years old that have been good.

 

[Ilikeike]

The few times I've helped friends that used ramps,they always seem to be in the way when you're moving around under the car.

 

[winlinmac]

Isn't it amazing how a big chunk of plastic can hold up a 2-ton vehicle?

 

[rshadd]

http://www.raceramps.com/

 

[torqueman2002]

I have a set of rhino ramps that are probably 7 or so years old that have been good.

x3!

Good for LOF, jack stands for bigger jobs.

 

[vertguy]

If you have ample storage, a wood set like Bluedodge's set are a great option. But if cost is not a factor, you can't beat a set of Raceramps as they are super light weight and easy to store.

 

[AceofSpad3s]

I have some metal ones, but they're too steep to fit under my front bumper / lower fairing.

So I grabbed some 2x10's and built up something like this (but without the goofy casters on the front):

I got the same set up besides mine only have three tiers and the longest is around 40". I put a hole in both of them so I can bolt them together with a piece of threaded rod.

 

[signcrafter]

The few times I've helped friends that used ramps,they always seem to be in the way when you're moving around under the car.

That's true but I use mine for quick things like oil changes and just looking at problems. Anything more and I use a jack and jack stand.

 

[Roberts210]

I've got a set of no-name, stamped steel ramps that I got at a garage sale in 1993. I've put everything up on them from SWMBO's '76 Caddy Coupe de Ville, to my Dodge/Cummins truck and they've never let me down. As I type this they are holding up the front end of my '53 Chevy 210.

 

[Coach James]

I have a set of 10+ year old Rhino ramps. I store them inside and don't abuse them and they look almost like new.

The newer style Rhinos, I don't know about.

Coach

 

[fras_auto]

howdy!
Does anyone here use car ramps for oil changes and other car repairs? Yesterday i had to jack up a minivan to work on it and had the hardest time finding a proper lift point as the stock ones (pinch rails) were too rusted to be safe. Since i have one of those new "outside garages" :d, i didn't have too many options. Then i was thinking that maybe a car ramp would have been a better choice in lifting the van, but didn't have a set. Anyone know of a quality pair, or are they all pretty much the same, except for the weight factor?

napa usa made plastic 12 ton $47.00

sold a bunch no complaints and there is rubber on the bottom so they dont skid

 

[mikegt4]

I had a set of the stamped steel ramps for 15 or so years but eventually they started bending and became unsafe. I replaced them with Rhino Ramps which I like better. The steel ramps had about a 11" lift but the ramp angle precluded using them on some of my vehicles due to hitting the bumper/body. The RR have about an 8" lift with a shallower angle on the ramp so now I have no clearance issues and the height difference doesn't seam to matter. I have the 8K capacity RR, they work for my vehicles.

Pep Boys seam to have 8K RR on sale at an excellent price.
https://www.pepboys.com/product/details/9867909/00245

 

[Bighead38]

Solid wood.



I don't trust the plastic or metal ones after seeing both kinds fail.

 

[77Mini]

I have these ones. Bought them at Canadian Tire. I have only used them a few times but they seem pretty good.

 

[winlinmac]

Crib Blocks ftw

 

[hancock1701]

I've had the Rhino ramp set for years. And have been using it for every oil change (except for the Honda Odyssey, its oil change can be done with the car on the ground)

It has been pretty solid, until recently the rubber feet are worn and heavier sedans will make the ramps slip forward while the car is getting on. Now I have some rubber mats under the ramps and it's all good again.

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[Badger 13]

I have had a set of Rhino ramps for over 20 years and have been very happy with them, and no issues what so ever.

 

[t4runner]

I have seen these and they seem to be well made.
http://www.kwik-lift.com/kwik-lift.html

 

[geartow]

We have rhino ramps at the hop I use to work at the new shop has otc commercial ramps.

 

[winlinmac]

The Rhino Car Ramps go on sale every so often at Advance Auto Parts. Don't let the plastic deceive you. They're rigid all the way

 

[On-Wheel]

Just bought Rhino 8 ton but would have bought Napa 12 ton if I knew they had them.

 

[TOOLFREEQ]

I have a steel set made by Blackhawk automotive. They were made probably in the 60s or 70s and weigh about 80 lbs and a piece and very wide (about 2ft). They are the best ones Ive ever seen or used but a real pain to move around! If i had to buy new ones, mobility would be my biggest concern.

 

[alien]

http://www.raceramps.com/

Race ramps are the answer. I have a set rated at 5000lbs and are 12 inches high. Once up on the ramps the ramp part is removable so they are not in the way.

Pricey but great product with great customer service.

 

[MikeF2316]

I have these I made. They're just heavier than I'd like. Made out of 1x6 fence board.

 

[McFarmer]

Mine are 3/4 inch exterior plywood, about a dozen layers. A verticle piece on the end helps prevent me from going to far.

 

[Fixed]

Solid wood.



I don't trust the plastic or metal ones after seeing both kinds fail.

I really like the idea of that, feel like that is probably a good combination of safety and affordable.

How did you cut it? Just a circular saw?

 

[Backpack Hunter]

Rhinos work for me.

 

[MrWrencher823]

Isn't it amazing how a big chunk of plastic can hold up a 2-ton vehicle?

I use them to hold up super duty ford trucks...
is there a weight limit on them? these plastic ramps i've had as long as I can remember. they were probably the cheapest set at auto zone.

I'm starting to think I am lucky to be alive.

 

[Bighead38]

I really like the idea of that, feel like that is probably a good combination of safety and affordable.

How did you cut it? Just a circular saw?

Not sure how you could cut them with a circular saw. I started with a single piece of wood and made a diagonal mark after measuring. Then made one cut with a chainsaw. The original ramps lasted 25+ years before they got to rotted to be safe but they were also kept outside. Made this set around 10 years ago and they still look brand new since I keep them in the shed. Only downfall is if the ramps get wet or your tires are wet you can't get up the ramp. Would be easy to solve with some sort of grip added to the incline. I have also added a stop block to the end of them since that pic. Had to drive a a car with no brakes up them one day and figured the block at the end would be a nice safety feature. Out of all the ramps I have seen or tried I still think these are the best. Plus if you can find a suitable block of wood you can make them for free. Worst case you pay a couple bucks for the wood but it will still be a cheap price to pay for a good set of ramps.

 

[jgschroeder99]

Another vote for Rhino ramps, here. Just be careful how quickly you back off of them, or they will shoot out and wear out the little rubber shoes that keep them in place.

 

[Fixed]

Not sure how you could cut them with a circular saw. I started with a single piece of wood and made a diagonal mark after measuring. Then made one cut with a chainsaw. The original ramps lasted 25+ years before they got to rotted to be safe but they were also kept outside. Made this set around 10 years ago and they still look brand new since I keep them in the shed. Only downfall is if the ramps get wet or your tires are wet you can't get up the ramp. Would be easy to solve with some sort of grip added to the incline. I have also added a stop block to the end of them since that pic. Had to drive a a car with no brakes up them one day and figured the block at the end would be a nice safety feature. Out of all the ramps I have seen or tried I still think these are the best. Plus if you can find a suitable block of wood you can make them for free. Worst case you pay a couple bucks for the wood but it will still be a cheap price to pay for a good set of ramps.

Thanks for the info, I think I'll make a pair like you described when I have a chance.

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[Renchi]

http://www.raceramps.com/

The OP asked about good car ramps. He did not ask about freakin' amazing car ramps.

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I love my Race Ramps. They are freakin' amazing!

 

[Squddle]

I have a steel set made by Blackhawk automotive. They were made probably in the 60s or 70s and weigh about 80 lbs and a piece and very wide (about 2ft). They are the best ones Ive ever seen or used but a real pain to move around! If i had to buy new ones, mobility would be my biggest concern.

Wow! Do you have a picture of these?

 

[Squddle]

Solid wood.



I don't trust the plastic or metal ones after seeing both kinds fail.

What size timber wood did you use? 10x10? Looks great, and simple to make!

 

[anndel]

I have Rhino ramps but since 2005 I've been using the floor jack and jack stands for our 2005 Toyota Avalon. I've used the ramps for the 1985 Chevy Celebrity my wife had and it works well. I still see them in my tool shed at my mom's when I go to visit her.

 

[66354dream]

The rhino ramps get good reviews from what I've seen if you want something inexspensive that will do the job. I bought a two piece set of race ramps that give me 10" of lift in seconds. But they were expensive.

X2 on the Rhino Ramps, I have a set and love them. Made in the U.S.A also.