Ramps for the 3rd and 4th wheels

chimchimm5 · 01-12-2009, 04:23 PM

I have some Rhino ramps which I use for oil changes and whatever. However, sometimes you need more space. The only solution I've found are these:

Good product but expensive. Any other options?

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williaty · 01-13-2009, 12:41 AM

NM, found it on my own.

n2oiroc · 01-13-2009, 01:16 AM

i jack it up under the rear diff and toss jackstands under the rockers.

chimchimm5 · 01-13-2009, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by n2oiroc

i jack it up under the rear diff and toss jackstands under the rockers.

How do you get the jack under the rear diff if the front is angled up on ramps?

(BTW, I tried both sides... whenever you raise one end high enough, the other end is dipped so low you can get a jack underneath.)

williaty · 01-13-2009, 01:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chimchimm5

How do you get the jack under the rear diff if the front is angled up on ramps?

(BTW, I tried both sides... whenever you raise one end high enough, the other end is dipped so low you can get a jack underneath.)

Well it works just fine if you're car isn't slammed like a California ricer....

Seriously though, I'm actually not sure why you're having a problem. Even if the car is so low that the car has to be driven up onto boards to get the jack under the front, it's never any problem to get the jack under the diff after the front's in the air.

chimchimm5 · 01-13-2009, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by williaty

Well it works just fine if you're car isn't slammed like a California ricer....

Seriously though, I'm actually not sure why you're having a problem. Even if the car is so low that the car has to be driven up onto boards to get the jack under the front, it's never any problem to get the jack under the diff after the front's in the air.

I must be raising it too high. I dunno how you guys do it. This is with the STOCK suspension too.

Ah well whatever. I'll just bug my friend who has a lift; just was hoping to avoid that.

n2oiroc · 01-13-2009, 03:49 AM

my car is lowered and i can do it. get a low profile jack and try it from different angles. you might have to do it from under one of the rear doors.

chimchimm5 · 01-13-2009, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by n2oiroc

my car is lowered and i can do it. get a low profile jack and try it from different angles. you might have to do it from under one of the rear doors.

I'll try this...

vetteboi88 · 01-13-2009, 02:10 PM

Low-profile racing jack. ~$100 from harbor freight tools. Go to their website and look for a store close to you. It will solve all your jacking problems. Quality is good too. I've had mine for five years now and no problems.

mikeythejew · 01-13-2009, 03:36 PM

I got this LOW profile jack at wal-mart for like $70.00. It's made by Torin, which has been around 30 years and you can get parts if ever needed. Guys in vette forums like this jack.

leecea · 01-13-2009, 05:17 PM

A few feet of 2x12 and you could make something like that very easily. I'm sure I've seen a thread doing exactly that, but can't remember what board it was on.

I have done the ramps and stands thing, but I'm never 100% convinced it is as safe as four stands. I guess it's fine as long as the car is level.

01-12-2009, 04:23 PM	#1
chimchimm5 Scooby Guru Member#: 88501 Join Date: Jun 2005 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: NorCal Vehicle: 2006 WRX Wagon CGM	Ramps for the 3rd and 4th wheels I have some Rhino ramps which I use for oil changes and whatever. However, sometimes you need more space. The only solution I've found are these: Good product but expensive. Any other options? * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

01-13-2009, 12:41 AM	#2
williaty Scooby Guru Member#: 71092 Join Date: Sep 2004 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Delaware County, Ohio Vehicle: 2005 2.5RS Wagon Regal Blue Pearl	NM, found it on my own. Last edited by williaty; 01-13-2009 at 01:23 AM.

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n2oiroc Scooby Specialist Member#: 141952 Join Date: Feb 2007 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: milwaukee, wi Vehicle: 03 emo 8/2011 wrx	i jack it up under the rear diff and toss jackstands under the rockers.

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n2oiroc Scooby Specialist Member#: 141952 Join Date: Feb 2007 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: milwaukee, wi Vehicle: 03 emo 8/2011 wrx	my car is lowered and i can do it. get a low profile jack and try it from different angles. you might have to do it from under one of the rear doors.

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leecea Scooby Guru Member#: 37359 Join Date: May 2003 Vehicle: 2003 WRX	A few feet of 2x12 and you could make something like that very easily. I'm sure I've seen a thread doing exactly that, but can't remember what board it was on. I have done the ramps and stands thing, but I'm never 100% convinced it is as safe as four stands. I guess it's fine as long as the car is level.