SL55 AMG, SL63 AMG, SL65 AMG (R230) 2002 - 2011 (2003 US for SL55 and 2004 for the SL65)

SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: What are people using for car ramps?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old 09-07-2013, 12:31 PM
  #1  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
coldhammer's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 255
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
2003 SL55 Klemman
What are people using for car ramps?

Need to get the car up off the ground to work on it and wondered what people are using for car ramps?
Old 09-07-2013, 04:48 PM
  #2  
Senior Member
 
ttboost's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: CT
Posts: 372
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
CTS-V
I would like to know this too. I can't even get it on my lift it's so low in the front. Even if I drive it up on 2x10's..still too low...
I was thinking of using the trailer ramps..you know..the kind you use to drive a trailer on the change one of the tires...? Just not sure I can back up it..it might be too high too...
Old 09-07-2013, 08:20 PM
  #3  
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
WHTEVO's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Colorado
Posts: 1,477
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
07' SL65, 04' E55, 03' Evo8, 08' GSXR, DSM's...
Raceramps has some nice car ramps along with some low profile ones.
Old 09-07-2013, 08:35 PM
  #4  
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
tc1728's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: SF CA
Posts: 1,083
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I just make my own out of 2x10 wood planks
Old 09-08-2013, 12:22 AM
  #5  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
coldhammer's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 255
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
2003 SL55 Klemman
ive looked at the race ramps but nothing is rated over 3000 lbs. sl55 weights 4200.

granted as long as the rear end is on the ground theres prob not 3000 lbs on the front axle but still would like to find something that is low profile but has a higher weight rating.
Old 09-09-2013, 08:46 PM
  #6  
Junior Member
 
shnitzel's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Reading, PA
Posts: 29
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
2007 SL55, 2014 C300, 2015 C350
As suggested on here somewhere, I bought Rhino Ramps. They could have used a little longer runway, but I got them to work by placing some rubber matting in the front so the nose wouldn't hit. I am actually not sure if they would have hit without it, as I was doing this myself. I got them from Advance, as they have wicked coupon codes, and you can save up to 40% if you spend the right amount.
Old 09-09-2013, 09:46 PM
  #7  
Junior Member
 
busaboy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 53
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
2004 SL55
Rhino Ramps and suspension at highest setting. You can also jack up each side and shove the ramp under. Hockey puck keeps the jack from damaging the lift point and the rockers.

Last edited by busaboy; 09-09-2013 at 09:51 PM.
Old 09-10-2013, 12:23 PM
  #8  
Member
 
pigskinplayers's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Midwest
Posts: 107
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
SL55 AMG
I have 4 rhino ramps that the car goes up on...of course I use an ultra low profile jack I bought to get the car on the ramps.

Forget driving it up and onto the ramps... my car doesn't have enough clearance on highest setting even while trying to drive onto a board first lol



I did make sure to purchase a low profile jack with the longest and flattest contact area. Some say they are low.. but only the very end of the jack is really low. Try to find something like this..it will work well for ya.
Attached Thumbnails What are people using for car ramps?-omegamagiclopro.jpg  

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.

Quick Reply: SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: What are people using for car ramps?



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 03:21 AM.