[evanescent03]

I noticed two things with me 1LE...

1) Problem: even with some boards in front of my Rhino ramps I was able to push the ramp with the splitter then drop the car down, cracking the splitter. Classic.

Solutions: take splitter off, repair, put back on; get a new splitter; take it off and leave if off.

Future prevention: Race Ramps. But which size/length do you guys use? there are 56" and 67" and there are one and two piece versions. probably a life-long investment so thinking of springing for the 67" which also offers 2" of height (10" instead of 8" once car seated).


1) problem: even with a long socket, my torque wrench is rubbing against my tire (very close to wheel).

solutions: simple problem, so simple solution I hope.. extension? although I haven't seen any before. any other tricks? just be careful?

thanks!

Matt

[Glen e]

I use 4" extension....no prob......

[RatedR]

I bought a Titan Tools 22mm socket from Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/Titan-Tools-2...tan+tools+22mm

I'm trying to figure out a way to modify my Rhino ramps. I was thinking of using some 2x10 to get the car up and onto the ramps.

[SS 1LE]

Originally Posted by RatedR

I bought a Titan Tools 22mm socket from Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/Titan-Tools-2...tan+tools+22mm

Wow, I like that how that is non marring...just ordered one.

[FoCoCamaro]

I went with the 72" 2-Piece Race Ramps and they are plenty could have gone shorter but got a better deal on ththe longer ones. Defiantly get the 2-piece though. So much easier to work under the car without ramps in the way.

[HalfMoon]

Originally Posted by FoCoCamaro

I went with the 72" 2-Piece Race Ramps and they are plenty could have gone shorter but got a better deal on ththe longer ones. Defiantly get the 2-piece though. So much easier to work under the car without ramps in the way.

I have these as well that I originally bought for my C6 Grandsport, but after buying a Ranger/Bendpak QuickJack BL5000, I haven't used them once.

Doing it again, now that the quick jack is available I wouldn't buy the Race Ramps again as they are pretty expensive for what they are, in comparison.

[evanescent03]

Originally Posted by HalfMoon

I have these as well that I originally bought for my C6 Grandsport, but after buying a Ranger/Bendpak QuickJack BL5000, I haven't used them once.

Doing it again, now that the quick jack is available I wouldn't buy the Race Ramps again as they are pretty expensive for what they are, in comparison.

Very sweet .. do those fit in the car if u drive to the track? for now I think the ramps will suffice and I just need to get the car up for when I do the brake fluid. gonna give the stock 1LE pads a shot....

the ramps are pricey but they will last a lifetime hopefully.... and there just isn't much out there to compete.

[evanescent03]

Originally Posted by FoCoCamaro

I went with the 72" 2-Piece Race Ramps and they are plenty could have gone shorter but got a better deal on ththe longer ones. Defiantly get the 2-piece though. So much easier to work under the car without ramps in the way.

Ordered a set of it the 60-some inch 2pc set... more portable and easier to get under like u said!

[evanescent03]

Originally Posted by RatedR

I bought a Titan Tools 22mm socket from Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/Titan-Tools-2...tan+tools+22mm

I'm trying to figure out a way to modify my Rhino ramps. I was thinking of using some 2x10 to get the car up and onto the ramps.

You got the regular or the XL socket? XL looks like the ticket to me

[MatthewAMEL]

56" Race Ramps in 2-piece.

22mm with a 3" extension.

[HalfMoon]

Originally Posted by evanescent03

Very sweet .. do those fit in the car if u drive to the track? for now I think the ramps will suffice and I just need to get the car up for when I do the brake fluid. gonna give the stock 1LE pads a shot....

the ramps are pricey but they will last a lifetime hopefully.... and there just isn't much out there to compete.

There's no way they are fitting in the Camaro, they won't fit in the Z06 and that has a lot more accessible space.

Yes, they will last a very long time if you take care of them. They are super light as well since they are made of foam.

For a portable ramp I would probably use my Rhino ramps + two 2x4s and a couple rubber mouse pads to keep the ramps from sliding. The mouse pads worked before I got the Race Ramps and Quick Jack on my garage floor that had a slick epoxy.

[aai]

Originally Posted by RatedR

I bought a Titan Tools 22mm socket from Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/Titan-Tools-2...tan+tools+22mm

I'm trying to figure out a way to modify my Rhino ramps. I was thinking of using some 2x10 to get the car up and onto the ramps.

thanks for the link! just ordered

[high_climber]

How are you guys tightening the lugs back to 140 ft/lbs? I looked at air impact wrenches which seem great for removal, but overpowering for tightening?

[TransAmx2]

Originally Posted by high_climber

How are you guys tightening the lugs back to 140 ft/lbs? I looked at air impact wrenches which seem great for removal, but overpowering for tightening?

Torque wrench, I wouldn't worry about buying an expensive one if all your doing is lug nuts. I have a Craftsman, which I trust, but I do a lot of repairs and rebuilds so I sprung a little more money for the name brand. On the high end would be your MAC, Matco, SnapOn, etc. but you could spend a lot of $ on those.