What kind of car ramps does our WRX need...?

fenderpicks · 08-09-2011, 10:54 AM

So im about to change my entire exhaust system to a turbo back and i saw some threads people talking about using ramps for the rear and then jack stand in the front.

So i was looking up for ramps and apperantly there are regular ramps and low profile ramps.

So i was wonderin if anyone knows what type of ramps we need or recommended

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Davenow · 08-09-2011, 10:57 AM

Whatever ramps your car can drive up on. Normal ramps are fine with non lowered cars without a crazy front lip.

Low profile ramps dont get the car up as high, making them less usefull, so if you dont NEED them, I would skip them.

2011WRXMT · 08-09-2011, 10:58 AM

Jack stands front and rear if you dont have a lift.

Davenow · 08-09-2011, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by 2011WRXMT

Jack stands front and rear if you dont have a lift.

This.

I always put some sort of secondary support under the car, even if its not tight up against, I dont take chances, I have seen a car come off stands with someone partially under it, and I have seen more than one set of ramps fail with a car on them.

If I am going to put the car on stands, I slide the ramps under the wheels or under the frame somewhere (if the wheels are off)

wrx904 · 08-09-2011, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Davenow

This.

I always put some sort of secondary support under the car, even if its not tight up against, I dont take chances, I have seen a car come off stands with someone partially under it, and I have seen more than one set of ramps fail with a car on them.

If I am going to put the car on stands, I slide the ramps under the wheels or under the frame somewhere (if the wheels are off)

I agree with this. I also have a 12 ton bottle jack near me when I am under a car.

Davenow · 08-09-2011, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by wrx904

I agree with this. I also have a 12 ton bottle jack near me when I am under a car.

I am a nervous nelly when I have to lay under the car

If I have one end up, I support it on 2 stands (obviously) and stick my other 2 stands under somewhere. And if the wheels are on, I usually stick at least one ramp under.

If all 4 wheels are off/in the air, I use the 4 jack stands (one each corner obviously) and I leave the jack under the pinch weld semi tight. I also usually stick one of the wheels or the stands under the car as well. If I have a wheel under the center front and center rear, and am working in the middle (shifter or whatever) and the car comes off all the supports, it will land on the wheels. I will damage 2 wheels, but the only thing that will happen to ME, is a ruined pair of underwear.

j4k3 · 08-09-2011, 11:11 AM

Jack stands, wheels under frame.

scooby24 · 08-09-2011, 11:11 AM

I got rhino ramps from advance auto for 45 bucks I think. My car is lowered and I have no problems by putting a piece of wood at the front of the ramp. The rear doesn't need the wood.

Lightnin · 08-09-2011, 07:15 PM

A pressure treated 2x12 and some wood screws

424wrx · 08-09-2011, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by scooby24

I got rhino ramps from advance auto for 45 bucks I think. My car is lowered and I have no problems by putting a piece of wood at the front of the ramp. The rear doesn't need the wood.

i have them too. ditto on the wood in the front. they work good though.

leecea · 08-09-2011, 10:13 PM

3rd vote for Rhino ramps.

fenderpicks · 08-09-2011, 10:49 PM

Alright Rhino ramps it is
But 8000 or 13000?

scooby24 · 08-09-2011, 10:55 PM

13000, the sturdier ones.

Ozo · 08-10-2011, 12:20 AM

Make sure you order it online for in store pickup with coupon code 'A123' for $20 off!

fenderpicks · 08-10-2011, 12:38 AM

Okay so i decide to make my own ramp... it will have less of a incline and raise higher

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fenderpicks Scooby Specialist Member#: 287694 Join Date: Jul 2011 Chapter/Region: TXIC Vehicle: 2011 WRX Blue	What kind of car ramps does our WRX need...? So im about to change my entire exhaust system to a turbo back and i saw some threads people talking about using ramps for the rear and then jack stand in the front. So i was looking up for ramps and apperantly there are regular ramps and low profile ramps. So i was wonderin if anyone knows what type of ramps we need or recommended * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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08-09-2011, 10:57 AM	#2
Davenow Scooby Guru Member#: 23676 Join Date: Aug 2002 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: de_dust and Orgrimar Vehicle: .	Whatever ramps your car can drive up on. Normal ramps are fine with non lowered cars without a crazy front lip. Low profile ramps dont get the car up as high, making them less usefull, so if you dont NEED them, I would skip them.

08-09-2011, 10:58 AM	#3
2011WRXMT Scooby Specialist Member#: 270426 Join Date: Jan 2011 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Belgrade Montana Vehicle: 2011 WRX Premium Satin Pearl White	Jack stands front and rear if you dont have a lift.

08-09-2011, 11:11 AM	#7
j4k3 Scooby Specialist Member#: 262126 Join Date: Oct 2010 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Virginia Beach, Va Vehicle: O fo WRX Really blue	Jack stands, wheels under frame.

08-09-2011, 11:11 AM	#8
scooby24 Scooby Specialist Member#: 56414 Join Date: Mar 2004 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Kansas City Vehicle: 2003 BMW 330i ZHP	I got rhino ramps from advance auto for 45 bucks I think. My car is lowered and I have no problems by putting a piece of wood at the front of the ramp. The rear doesn't need the wood.

08-09-2011, 07:15 PM	#9
Lightnin Scooby Newbie Member#: 272630 Join Date: Feb 2011 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Missouri Vehicle: 2011 WRX Sedan DGM	A pressure treated 2x12 and some wood screws

08-09-2011, 10:13 PM	#11
leecea Scooby Guru Member#: 37359 Join Date: May 2003 Vehicle: 2003 WRX	3rd vote for Rhino ramps.

08-09-2011, 10:49 PM	#12
fenderpicks Scooby Specialist Member#: 287694 Join Date: Jul 2011 Chapter/Region: TXIC Vehicle: 2011 WRX Blue	Alright Rhino ramps it is But 8000 or 13000?

08-09-2011, 10:55 PM	#13
scooby24 Scooby Specialist Member#: 56414 Join Date: Mar 2004 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Kansas City Vehicle: 2003 BMW 330i ZHP	13000, the sturdier ones.

08-10-2011, 12:20 AM	#14
Ozo Scooby Newbie Member#: 281992 Join Date: May 2011 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Billerica, Ma. Vehicle: 2006 WRX OBP	Make sure you order it online for in store pickup with coupon code 'A123' for $20 off!

08-10-2011, 12:38 AM	#15
fenderpicks Scooby Specialist Member#: 287694 Join Date: Jul 2011 Chapter/Region: TXIC Vehicle: 2011 WRX Blue	Okay so i decide to make my own ramp... it will have less of a incline and raise higher