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Old 07-18-2013, 05:23 PM
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I have been doing the old jack and jack stand method for raising the front end for the typical oil change; really looking for some ramps I can use that have a low enough angle w/ out being redneck (using wood, bricks, etc to get on the ramps). Any suggestions?
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Old 07-18-2013, 05:29 PM
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Race ramps. http://www.reverselogic.us/
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Old 07-18-2013, 05:31 PM
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they look perfect but like anything else I need for this car, cost more than I hoped D:
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I made a set of ramps out of a couple 2"x6" boards, think it was like $20-30, works perfect with my floor jack.
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Originally Posted by Ak48z
I made a set of ramps out of a couple 2"x6" boards, think it was like $20-30, works perfect with my floor jack.
I went this way too used 3/4" x1'

Let me know if u need sizes

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Default 2 X 10s
made my ramps from 2 X 10s, a bit heavy but work very well.
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I use Rhino Ramps with a pair of bevelled pieces of wood about a foot or so long when I don't feel like using the lift.
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Originally Posted by Z-Crazy
I went this way too used 3/4" x1'

Let me know if u need sizes
I'm interested in the details, if you don't mind sharing please.
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Originally Posted by Dan Garcia
made my ramps from 2 X 10s, a bit heavy but work very well.

+1 ^

I made some of these myself out of 2x10 best thing ever.
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I lift it with my bare hands. Be a man.
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I have these:
I cant find these online to buy, or even find a price :/, link?
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I use the crappy scissor jack until its high enough to get my hydraulic jack under it.
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I use the crappy scissor jack until its high enough to get my hydraulic jack under it.
I used to do the same thing until I bought a low profile jack from Harbor Freight. Saves so much time.
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Lift the easy way.... power

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Originally Posted by DanQ
I'm interested in the details, if you don't mind sharing please.
I went to home depot and paid $20 for 4'x8' paid $3-5 for getting them cut. Its 3/4" thick. I drive up the ramp as slow as possible and so far I didnt need rubber stops.



I measured the height of my jack and I adivse you to do so. The gap between ground and front bumper + height of your ramps should be more than the height of your jack.

Then you need a hammer and nails.
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Originally Posted by Z-Crazy
I went to home depot and paid $20 for 4'x8' paid $3-5 for getting them cut. Its 3/4" thick. I drive up the ramp as slow as possible and so far I didnt need rubber stops.



I measured the height of my jack and I adivse you to do so. The gap between ground and front bumper + height of your ramps should be more than the height of your jack.

Then you need a hammer and nails.
Thanks! Much more detailed than I expected, and also cheaper
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Originally Posted by 2003Silver350Z
Thanks! Much more detailed than I expected, and also cheaper
Lol welcome. I like to build stuff and also save money for other mods
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Originally Posted by Z-Crazy
I went to home depot and paid $20 for 4'x8' paid $3-5 for getting them cut. Its 3/4" thick. I drive up the ramp as slow as possible and so far I didnt need rubber stops.



I measured the height of my jack and I adivse you to do so. The gap between ground and front bumper + height of your ramps should be more than the height of your jack.

Then you need a hammer and nails.
Very nice! I would have never thought of it. I'm the type of guy who looks at a sheet of plywood needing two pieces of wood 3x3 and can only get one piece cut per sheet

Thanks! I may have my project for after cutting the lawn tomorrow
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