dsprint2000
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Smooth concrete floor - how do you get your ramps to stay in place to drive up on?As soon as the wheels hit the ramps, they slide forward..... 
David
David
Alright I give up.....
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Old Moparz
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That's a good question. I remember having only a driveway to work in with a similar problem. I put the back of the ramps against the leading edge of the concrete apron. The apron stuck up about 1-1/2" above the asphalt, & acted as a curb that held the ramps from moving with the car. I haven't used ramps inside the garage I have now, only a floor jack & stands, & now I have a lift.
I have an idea you could try, but I never did it myself. Try making a stop for the ramps & use it like I used the concrete apron. If you could get two planks of wood, let's say a 2"x 8" or wider, & lay them on the floor. Let one end of the wood rest against the base of the rear wall of the garage, & the other end at the rear of the ramp.
They would both be directly in line with the ramps, but you would need to cut them to a length that will keep the ramps in the exact location you need to position the car. As you drive onto the ramps, the wooden plank will use the base of the wall to keep the ramps from moving with the car. You have to be very careful that the location on the wall is solid, & not hollow drywall or maybe rotted.
The wall, if it's studs & drywall, (sheetrock) should have at least a 2"x 4" wooden sole plate mounted to the concrete floor or foundation to keep it anchored. It should be strong enough to do the job if you don't hit the ramps at a Duke's of Hazzard jump speed
The only other alternative I can think of, would be some kind of thick rubber mat to use as an anti-skid covering for the metal on the concrete. This might be good enough to try first before getting wood & cutting. I'd wait for a few more responses before trying my ideas, there are a lot of others on here that may have a better idea.
Good luck, Bob
I have an idea you could try, but I never did it myself. Try making a stop for the ramps & use it like I used the concrete apron. If you could get two planks of wood, let's say a 2"x 8" or wider, & lay them on the floor. Let one end of the wood rest against the base of the rear wall of the garage, & the other end at the rear of the ramp.
They would both be directly in line with the ramps, but you would need to cut them to a length that will keep the ramps in the exact location you need to position the car. As you drive onto the ramps, the wooden plank will use the base of the wall to keep the ramps from moving with the car. You have to be very careful that the location on the wall is solid, & not hollow drywall or maybe rotted.
The wall, if it's studs & drywall, (sheetrock) should have at least a 2"x 4" wooden sole plate mounted to the concrete floor or foundation to keep it anchored. It should be strong enough to do the job if you don't hit the ramps at a Duke's of Hazzard jump speed
The only other alternative I can think of, would be some kind of thick rubber mat to use as an anti-skid covering for the metal on the concrete. This might be good enough to try first before getting wood & cutting. I'd wait for a few more responses before trying my ideas, there are a lot of others on here that may have a better idea.
Good luck, Bob
MAK
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Use one big piece of carpet or a rubber mat deep enough for the ramps and front tires to rest on before you attempt to drive up on the ramps. You could use two long strips too and leave the center area between the ramps/tires open so your creeper rolls easier.
You could also attach (rivets work) some rubber strips about 18" long to the front of each ramp. I think I have seen some sold like that.
You could also attach (rivets work) some rubber strips about 18" long to the front of each ramp. I think I have seen some sold like that.
I drilled 2 holes in the floor at the front of the locations that I wanted my ramps at. Then I put a long bolt or piece of drill rod or all thread into the hole and put the ramps up against them. After I am through I pull the bolts out and put a plasctic plug into the holes to keep them from filling up with foor dust.
I have also tied lon lengths of rope on the lower end and streched them out tward the car. As the car dives up the rear tires should be on the ropes and it keeps the ramps from scooting forward. Don't spin the tires on the rope though.
Good luck.
I have also tied lon lengths of rope on the lower end and streched them out tward the car. As the car dives up the rear tires should be on the ropes and it keeps the ramps from scooting forward. Don't spin the tires on the rope though.
Good luck.
Piet
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I bought a web belt and attached to my ramps.... the rear wheels are on the belt as the front wheels touch the ramps.
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dsprint2000
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OH-MAN said:Yeah that is fun. I ended up jacking up with the floor jack and sliding them under the wheels
That's what I've been doing, but damn - I'm tired of jacking that Explorer up. I'd prefer to just drive up on the ramps.
Some good ideas here for me to play with. I like the idea of drilling the floor and having removable bolts/rods.....
David
C_F
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The last time I used ramps was in about 1983...when I witnessed a ramp collapse under a 76 Caprice. It just about squished my friend!
I've used a floor jack & jack stands ever since.
I've used a floor jack & jack stands ever since.
BearHit
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Put it in 4WD and they won't move...
(I used some steel 90-degree brackets in the expansion joints to hold the ramps for my Dakota - before I got 4WD)
(I used some steel 90-degree brackets in the expansion joints to hold the ramps for my Dakota - before I got 4WD)
danski0224
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C_F said:The last time I used ramps was in about 1983...when I witnessed a ramp collapse under a 76 Caprice. It just about squished my friend!
I've used a floor jack & jack stands ever since.
The solid plastic type ramps work really well and will not collapse.
C_F said:The last time I used ramps was in about 1983...when I witnessed a ramp collapse under a 76 Caprice. It just about squished my friend!
I've used a floor jack & jack stands ever since.
I think I will trash my steel ramps that I have had since 1967 after reading this post.
Wile1Coyote
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Yeah really even if you are using ramps guys toss some jack stands under there too. Cannot hurt to be safe.
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dsprint2000
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BearHit said:
Dang - never thought of that.......
Always put stands underneath, no matter what!!!!!!!
David
...dave
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Yeah, i have the solid plastic ones, but i usually only use them for my wife's Neon... they don't slide with FWD. i had one slide out from under my old Country Squire when it was about halfway up... good thing the seats were brown. The big rear-drivers i just use my floorjack and 6-ton stands now.
...dave
...dave