floor jack vs race ramps

satanschariot666 · 07-12-2018, 11:12 PM

Larrio Andretti · 07-12-2018, 11:51 PM

Both... how are you going to do brakes with race ramps?

satanschariot666 · 07-13-2018, 12:14 AM

yes the dam floor jack will have to come out for the brakes
i got the jack before the ramps but its just way to sketchy to use with this car

dfwcowboy · 07-13-2018, 03:48 AM

I have both. I suppose if you had to choose one or the other the logical choice would be a jack as you can do everything you'd need by jacking the vehicle up whereas you can't remove the tires with ramps.

Don't forget chocks and axle stands as you should never trust any hydraulic jack with your life.

Gabhart · 07-13-2018, 05:30 AM

Difficult to vote since they both have their place.

Chef-j · 07-13-2018, 05:41 AM

Ramp made my oil changes easier/faster. But floor jack is what i use for pretty much everything.

mikem2104 · 07-13-2018, 06:35 AM

wrong price point i know but ... quick jack

devnull · 07-13-2018, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by mikem2104

wrong price point i know but ... quick jack

I'm with you (but did a 4 post lift)...

detltu · 07-13-2018, 10:12 AM

I have race ramps but mostly use the floor jack for wheels and brakes. Oil Change is the only thing I really use the race ramps for (and to help load cars onto trailers).

Hoping to add a lift to my new shop.

Glen e · 07-13-2018, 10:15 AM

I really dont see these competing, you need both.

satanschariot666 · 07-13-2018, 01:16 PM

yeah i too got the jack first thinking i can just save some money by skipping the ramps
but the jack is just scary to use

unavailablezl1 · 07-13-2018, 01:22 PM

I got the ZL1 Addons blocks to bring with me for other people jacking up my car and I have two floor jacks so I will jack up both sides at the same time and use them when I need to remove the wheel. I will get Race Ramps for oil changes.

Jmueller · 08-15-2018, 03:46 PM

Are the race ramps high enough for oil changes? Anyone try yet?

GearheadSS · 08-15-2018, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Jmueller

Are the race ramps high enough for oil changes? Anyone try yet?

They make them in different heights and lengths. I think up to 10" of lift without going to one of their specialty setups.

07-12-2018, 11:12 PM	#1
satanschariot666 Banned Drives: camaro Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: mexico Posts: 100	floor jack vs race ramps

07-12-2018, 11:51 PM	#2
Larrio Andretti Drives: Really Fast Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: In The Woods Posts: 238	Both... how are you going to do brakes with race ramps? __________________ THIS SPACE FOR RENT

07-13-2018, 06:35 AM	#7
mikem2104 Drives: 18 2SS 1LE, 20 Canyon Denali Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Windsor, ON Posts: 488	wrong price point i know but ... quick jack __________________ Mike Current Garage: 18' 2SS 1LE, Hyper Blue 23' GMC Canyon Denali Previously: 20' GMC Canyon Denali 16' 2SS 6MT, Hyper Blue, Kalahari, 20" PVW Chrome Split wheels, NPP, MRC (Total Loss) 14' Ford Edge Sport 06' Saab 9-7x,13' Nissan 370z Sport, 12' VW Jetta GLI, 02' Olds Bravada

07-13-2018, 10:12 AM	#9
detltu Drives: 1992 Z28 1LE; 2015 Zl1 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Madisonville, LA Posts: 866 View My Garage	I have race ramps but mostly use the floor jack for wheels and brakes. Oil Change is the only thing I really use the race ramps for (and to help load cars onto trailers). Hoping to add a lift to my new shop. __________________ 1989 Camaro RS convertible- Sold 1999 Camaro SS - Stolen 2x 1991 Camaro Z28- 1991 Camaro Z28 1LE- 1992 Camaro Z28 1LE- 25th anniversary 2015 Camaro ZL1

07-13-2018, 10:15 AM	#10
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	I really dont see these competing, you need both. __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

View Poll Results: floor jack vs race ramps
jack	16	55.17%
ramp	13	44.83%
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07-13-2018, 12:14 AM	#3
satanschariot666 Banned Drives: camaro Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: mexico Posts: 100	yes the dam floor jack will have to come out for the brakes i got the jack before the ramps but its just way to sketchy to use with this car

07-13-2018, 03:48 AM	#4
dfwcowboy Drives: 2024 ZL1 M6, 1969 Cessna Skylane Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Dallas Posts: 368	I have both. I suppose if you had to choose one or the other the logical choice would be a jack as you can do everything you'd need by jacking the vehicle up whereas you can't remove the tires with ramps. Don't forget chocks and axle stands as you should never trust any hydraulic jack with your life.

07-13-2018, 05:30 AM	#5
Gabhart Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue 1SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 198	Difficult to vote since they both have their place.

07-13-2018, 05:41 AM	#6
Chef-j Drives: 2018 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: DFW Posts: 422	Ramp made my oil changes easier/faster. But floor jack is what i use for pretty much everything.

07-13-2018, 01:16 PM	#11
satanschariot666 Banned Drives: camaro Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: mexico Posts: 100	yeah i too got the jack first thinking i can just save some money by skipping the ramps but the jack is just scary to use

07-13-2018, 01:22 PM	#12
unavailablezl1 Drives: 2019 Silverado Z71 6.2L A10 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Grapevine Posts: 2,075	I got the ZL1 Addons blocks to bring with me for other people jacking up my car and I have two floor jacks so I will jack up both sides at the same time and use them when I need to remove the wheel. I will get Race Ramps for oil changes. __________________ Current ride 2019 Silverado Z71 LTZ 6.2L L87 425hp A10, 4 inch BDS Lift with Fox Factory Race 2.5 Coilovers, Borla Cat back (15HP bump), BFG KM3's 33's. Past Rides 2017 M6 Camaro ZL1 Hyper Blue 2016 M6 GT350 White with blue strips 2014 M6 Mustang GT Premium Track Pack Ruby Red 2012 M6 M3 Melbourne Red Metallic

08-15-2018, 03:46 PM	#13
Jmueller Drives: 2017 ZL1 A10 Nightfall Gray Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 236	Are the race ramps high enough for oil changes? Anyone try yet?

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