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Anyone using race ramps I've been using some crappy steel ramps that slide when I try to drive up them, so I'm thinking to replace them with Plastic race ramps, Are they any good?
Yuuuuuup. Pretty much a must if you have a lowered car. They're also light as hell and easy to store. No complaints so far...except for the price. 400$ for a set of ramps is a little.....mmmmyeah.
Have you tried putting a fairly chunky block of wood in between the ramp and the tyre? When I do it, it gets the tyre up and onto the ramp, without trying to push the ramp away.
Or try wrapping a rope around th slats on the ramp. Gives the tyre better grip. Also have put a bit of wood on the bottom of the ramp itself that gives the base more friction.
I have had my race ramps for several years now. It's a must have if you work one the car. After you get it, use it and then store it, you will realize it was money very well spent.
You might check out Rhino Ramps. I have been using mine for 20+ years and they are great. Very lightweight and tough. Great for lowered cars. They have a rubber puck on the leading edge so they don't scoot when you drive up onto them assuming the surface they are on is clean. Also cost less than Race Ramps I believe.
You might check out Rhino Ramps. I have been using mine for 20+ years and they are great. Very lightweight and tough. Great for lowered cars. They have a rubber puck on the leading edge so they don't scoot when you drive up onto them assuming the surface they are on is clean. Also cost less than Race Ramps I believe.
Yuuuuuup. Pretty much a must if you have a lowered car. They're also light as hell and easy to store. No complaints so far...except for the price. 400$ for a set of ramps is a little.....mmmmyeah.
$400 what make are they? I'm looking at around $100 for a pair.
I've found the $100 variety to be too steep (they are not very long) to easily get a lowered car on and off of them, particularly if your on a smooth garage floor. I have a pair I got from Advance Auto, I think. I only use them when I need to work under the car from the rear. They are molded in a single piece, making it difficult to get under the car from the side if used to raise the front.
I plan to buy a pair like those referenced by megacrazy sometime in the near future.
You can make your own stands and use a floor jack to set the car on them. I made the stands below. This is an 8-inch lift and handles most tasks (Motor mounts, trans mounts, radiator, etc.). I have a second set of stands that I can put on top of these if I need to do something that requires a lot of space. The second set adds 6 inches, bringing the lift to 14-inches. This is very safe and the car is as stable as is it were parked, because it is. The wood costs were around $20 at a home improvement store. 2x4's make the base with 2x6's under the tires. A box of 2-inch wood screws was used to hold it together.
Don't forget that most MBZ's have center jack points. With an appropriate low-profile jack, you can lift both front wheels or both rear wheels with one operation. Then slip in jack stands or wheel supports as needed.
You can make your own stands and use a floor jack to set the car on them. I made the stands below. This is an 8-inch lift and handles most tasks (Motor mounts, trans mounts, radiator, etc.). I have a second set of stands that I can put on top of these if I need to do something that requires a lot of space. The second set adds 6 inches, bringing the lift to 14-inches. This is very safe and the car is as stable as is it were parked, because it is. The wood costs were around $20 at a home improvement store. 2x4's make the base with 2x6's under the tires. A box of 2-inch wood screws was used to hold it together.
That's called cribbage BTW. I hate climbing under a car on stands so I'm going this route.
08-19-2016, 08:48 AM
