DIY Ramps?
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Get a set of the ramps below. My car is super low and these ramps allow me to get it up to the level that I can use a jack. I did the wood ramps at first, but they were real heavy and would slide while driving up them. These ramps weigh almost nothing and when I am done with them I hang them up on the wall.
http://www.evasivemotorsports.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=EM&Product_Code=TOMIOKA-LDS
John
http://www.evasivemotorsports.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=EM&Product_Code=TOMIOKA-LDS
John
nate379
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I just throw down a piece of 2x8 under each wheel and drive over that so I can get the jack under my WRX. Was just some scrap I had laying around. Sure beats spending $70 on ramps.
This is for a wrx! hah.
hilld
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2 2x's on top of each other will give you 3" of space, not that heavy, you don't have to use 8' ers, just 12 inches on the top piece and maybe 18" on the bottom and you should be all set.
In theory yes it would work, but the nose of my car is longer than most and I there are factory air deflectors in front of the wheels. Spacing of the 2x would have to be far apart and done just right. It makes the ramps very large and not easy to deal with. For my application the ramps I posted have the exact rate of height to length and they fit the bill exactly. I know...not cheap, but to me they are worth it!!
John
John
CUSTOMMANCAVES.COM
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Sheesh...amateurs 
These are not my design (see: http://tim-yvonne.com/mikemercury/ramp.htm), but I built and use them regularly. They are heavy and bulky, so you need someplace to store them...not good for limited space shops. I beefed them up a bit from the original plans by adding additional blocking and metal strapping between the sides. In addition to screws, I also used construction adhesive between every piece. They are designed for low-slung cars and provide 9" clearance. To the naysayers: I use these regularly to lift my F350 Diesel Crew-Cab Dually without so much as a creak. My 455 T/A sat on these for two years:
These are not my design (see: http://tim-yvonne.com/mikemercury/ramp.htm), but I built and use them regularly. They are heavy and bulky, so you need someplace to store them...not good for limited space shops. I beefed them up a bit from the original plans by adding additional blocking and metal strapping between the sides. In addition to screws, I also used construction adhesive between every piece. They are designed for low-slung cars and provide 9" clearance. To the naysayers: I use these regularly to lift my F350 Diesel Crew-Cab Dually without so much as a creak. My 455 T/A sat on these for two years:
dmeadow
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Unless you are intent on DIY, you can surely find a product that will suit you here:
http://www.raceramps.com/
http://www.raceramps.com/
nate379
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My Dad has some like that but he carved them with a chainsaw out of a solid 10x10 beam. They aren't overly heavy so I'm not sure why you guys are bitching about 2 2x8s nailed together. It's only like 3-4ft of wood! Maybe 10lbs!
Sheesh...amateurs
These are not my design (see: http://tim-yvonne.com/mikemercury/ramp.htm), but I built and use them regularly. They are heavy and bulky, so you need someplace to store them...not good for limited space shops. I beefed them up a bit from the original plans by adding additional blocking and metal strapping between the sides. In addition to screws, I also used construction adhesive between every piece. They are designed for low-slung cars and provide 9" clearance. To the naysayers: I use these regularly to lift my F350 Diesel Crew-Cab Dually without so much as a creak. My 455 T/A sat on these for two years:
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CUSTOMMANCAVES.COM
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Nah. 2x10's. These are about 40lbs. ea. Lots of blocking underneath.
nate379
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I was talking about the ones in post #9
GzrGlide
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Here are a few links I had bookmarked for ideas for the wifes jp!
http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/fabrication/528654-homemade-car-ramps.html
http://www.keepandshare.com/doc/916938/ramp-plans-pdf-246k?dn=y
This one is kind of funky......
http://www.classic1800.com/ramp-pit-plans/
http://www.restorationramps.co.uk/
http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/fabrication/528654-homemade-car-ramps.html
http://www.keepandshare.com/doc/916938/ramp-plans-pdf-246k?dn=y
This one is kind of funky......
http://www.classic1800.com/ramp-pit-plans/
http://www.restorationramps.co.uk/
CUSTOMMANCAVES.COM
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DanCo
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Just be a bad ***, and get frame mount air jacks. Problem solved. Or just buy an aluminum race floor jack. I use those on my EK with no issues and my car is about 4" off the ground, 3 1/4 at the jack points.
CUSTOMMANCAVES.COM
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Floor jacks with jack stands aren't always the best for something quick like an oil change. The ramps are nice as you just drive on/drive off.
P.S.- Whatza "EK"?
DanCo
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I jack the car high enough to to reach the drain plug/drain oil, how much time do need? EK/EJ 96-00 Honda Civics.