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mikeman · 04-21-2020, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Norm Peterson

This ^^^

You can make the slope on DIY ramps as gradual as you need. A couple of handles on the sides of stacked 2x10's makes them a lot easier to manhandle.

I've used metal ramps (still have them somewhere) but they were the kind that had tie bars running between the sloping part and the vertical end panels. Main reason I don't use them any more is that they're too narrow for the tires on two of my cars. I wouldn't ever use the kind that didn't have the tie bars.

Norm

LOL! I have those same type of metal ramps as well. Mine are red and date back to the late '70's early '80's.

mikeman · 04-21-2020, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Dogmeat

Boy, U must not think much of the floor area where U painted 'em, as it sure looks like CRAP now!! R U that sloppy with everything!!??

He does have a tarp like sheet laid down under them. You can see it in the pic.

BAH2SS · 04-22-2020, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Dogmeat

[Deleted post after reading post #88.....thanks man, I stand corrected!]

LOL, No worries as i actually took extra "precautions" because if i sprayed the floor wife wont be happy.

Dogmeat · 04-22-2020, 05:40 AM

Smart man.....we all know ya' gotta keep the little wifey happy!!

Panda1LE · 04-22-2020, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by 0stones0

Are those the 67” XT’s?

yes, that is correct!

Panda1LE · 04-22-2020, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by InFiD3ViL

I just looked up the price of those and couldn't believe it. Those suckers are pricey.

But the reviews I have seen, people love them. Super light and nice and wide. I didn't realize they were foam.

yes, that is why I held out so long. I just got recently frustrated with trying to get my Miata in the air. I told myself these ramps just bumped themselves up my list of priorities. I have only heard good things about them and found out about them a few years ago. They are light, wide, have a nice handle, and I honestly didn't even realize they were foam until I opened my box!

I will put them to the test very soon as I am installing LTH's and a new clutch/flywheel for the miata.

'10CamaroDude · 04-22-2020, 06:42 PM

I have a $30 Rhino Ramps, and a set of steel ramps I got for $20 local, NEW.

Or look for one of these tilting car ramps:

Lacpac · 04-28-2020, 10:54 AM

I typically use ramps but have to brace the ramps against the back wall with 2x4's to keep them from sliding. A pain in the butt, but it gives me piece of mind when driving up on them. I also use jack stands, just in case those plastic ramps decide to retire.

Dogmeat · 04-29-2020, 06:24 AM

FWIW....I'm depressed....Nobody commented on my post (#29 dated 4/13) about the PIT in my barn....regarding not needing ramps!! [OK, I'm not really depressed....after all...cuz I have my Camaro, Vette, Silverado....and....oh yeah.....a gr8 wife! (and we do NOT have the virus.....we're both 72!...and we HAVE been seriously self-quarantining)]

Whitlow · 04-29-2020, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Dogmeat

FWIW....I'm depressed....Nobody commented on my post (#29 dated 4/13) about the PIT in my barn....regarding not needing ramps!! [OK, I'm not really depressed....after all...cuz I have my Camaro, Vette, Silverado....and....oh yeah.....a gr8 wife! (and we do NOT have the virus.....we're both 72!...and we HAVE been seriously self-quarantining)]

I'll respond to it! I wish like hell I could have this but ramps will have to do! You are one lucky man.....

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InFiD3ViL · 04-29-2020, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Dogmeat

FWIW....I'm depressed....Nobody commented on my post (#29 dated 4/13) about the PIT in my barn....regarding not needing ramps!! [OK, I'm not really depressed....after all...cuz I have my Camaro, Vette, Silverado....and....oh yeah.....a gr8 wife! (and we do NOT have the virus.....we're both 72!...and we HAVE been seriously self-quarantining)]

Having a pit like that would be awesome. Best part is that it can be multipurpose, such as changing your oil during a tornado. I would love something like that but I don't think that would work in Florida, as it would likely fill with water from our super shallow water table.

MjrStfy · 04-29-2020, 07:46 PM

I bought the rhino ramps few years back use on both cars to change the oil myself. Don’t trust anyone working in my cars even the dealership who rotated the staggered tires on my Camaro and left oily hand prints on the hood and roof top. �� I use to work at Jiffy Lube you would think the guys you use to work with would take care of your car and do it right nope over filled it with oil lol �� never again.

RJT Impala · 04-29-2020, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by InFiD3ViL

Having a pit like that would be awesome. Best part is that it can be multipurpose, such as changing your oil during a tornado. I would love something like that but I don't think that would work in Florida, as it would likely fill with water from our super shallow water table.

I remember folks in Melbourne area that couldn't drain a swimming pool for maintenance because the water table would float the pool and "pop" it from the ground!

Dogmeat · 04-30-2020, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by InFiD3ViL

Having a pit like that would be awesome. Best part is that it can be multipurpose, such as changing your oil during a tornado. I would love something like that but I don't think that would work in Florida, as it would likely fill with water from our super shallow water table.

This pit IS multipurpose....AND....especially during the summer, it's about 15 degrees cooler than ground level! (I DO have a good a/c unit anyway, so it NEVER gets HOT in my work area above the pit!).
I don't hafta worry 'bout it gettin' water in, as our well is 77 ft. deep, and we live on the highest point in our whole township....[the pit also has a drain in it, which I have ONY put water down it...nuttin' else!]...our whole property is on a downward slope!

04-29-2020, 06:24 AM	#93
Dogmeat Drives: 2011 RS Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Coldwater Mi Posts: 175	FWIW....I'm depressed....Nobody commented on my post (#29 dated 4/13) about the PIT in my barn....regarding not needing ramps!! [OK, I'm not really depressed....after all...cuz I have my Camaro, Vette, Silverado....and....oh yeah.....a gr8 wife! (and we do NOT have the virus.....we're both 72!...and we HAVE been seriously self-quarantining)] __________________ Proud Owner Of '11 Camaro

04-22-2020, 05:40 AM	#88
Dogmeat Drives: 2011 RS Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Coldwater Mi Posts: 175	Smart man.....we all know ya' gotta keep the little wifey happy!! __________________ Proud Owner Of '11 Camaro

04-22-2020, 06:42 PM	#91
'10CamaroDude Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro LS Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Pgh Posts: 739 View My Garage	I have a $30 Rhino Ramps, and a set of steel ramps I got for $20 local, NEW. Or look for one of these tilting car ramps:

04-28-2020, 10:54 AM	#92
Lacpac Drives: 2012 Crystal Red Tintcoat RS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 485 View My Garage	I typically use ramps but have to brace the ramps against the back wall with 2x4's to keep them from sliding. A pain in the butt, but it gives me piece of mind when driving up on them. I also use jack stands, just in case those plastic ramps decide to retire.

04-29-2020, 07:46 PM	#96
MjrStfy Drives: 2015 Chevy Camaro V6 2LT RS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: SoCal Posts: 113 View My Garage	I bought the rhino ramps few years back use on both cars to change the oil myself. Don’t trust anyone working in my cars even the dealership who rotated the staggered tires on my Camaro and left oily hand prints on the hood and roof top. �� I use to work at Jiffy Lube you would think the guys you use to work with would take care of your car and do it right nope over filled it with oil lol �� never again.