Ramps for Mid-Rise?

[Matt M PA]

I remember a thread about a guy that made ramps out of 2x4s laying their side.

I have searched and searched but cannot find the thread. Anyone remember it?

 

[metaleltr]

I remember it, but can not remember who posted it. It may have been several years back, as I occasionally go back and look through the posts on page 1000 or so

 

[PT Doc]

I remember a thread about a guy that made ramps out of 2x4s laying their side.

I have searched and searched but cannot find the thread. Anyone remember it?

I've seen them in 2x10. What about rhino ramps that have deigned and tested for specific load rating. Can be had for $35 generally.

 

[metaleltr]

The idea is something to drive onto so you have clearance for lift arms.

 

[Matt M PA]

Yes, I currently have a pair of 2x10s (or 12s)...but I'd like to make something wider and longer. I park my daily car over the lift, but sometimes need to use that bay for the Excursion or Viper...so I'd like to make some that would accomodate all without having to move the boards.

 

[PT Doc]

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=467120

http://www.fordfusionclub.com/showthread.php?t=393342
A pretty good example of what maybe NOT to do.

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=17838

http://www.myturbodiesel.com/1000q/multi/wood-block.htm

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/622553-wooden-ramps-elevate-car.html
2x4 frame

 

[RAYJAY]

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-general/2643437-ramp-solution-for-my-midrise-lift.html

i think this is the thread your looking for
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=67229

 

[Matt M PA]

RAYJAY...that might be the one. I did find that in my searching....but memory was telling me that the ones I remembered where 2x4s on their sides, but not with plywood on top. I think the guy that made them also said a buddy of his was willing to make them for sale.

 

[06ramctd]

Is this what you're looking for?

 

[Matt M PA]

06ramctd...that's it! Thanks! I remember (perhaps incorrectly) that it was a good thread with info on making those.

 

[mx757]

is this one your looking for?

http://garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=149009&highlight=sissor+lift+ramps

 

[Matt M PA]

mx757....thank you ! That's it!

 

[PT Doc]

is this one your looking for?

http://garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=149009&highlight=sissor+lift+ramps

That is pretty darn nice.

 

[06ramctd]

Glad you found what you were looking for! I didn't know how to post the link from my phone. I hope to build a set some day.

 

[digdug18]

If you do go about making one, make sure you use both construction adhesive and screws to make a quality ramp. Nails for this application wouldn't be advisable, the weight of the car would quickly work the nails loose from the compression.