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Car Ramps

  • 25-03-2012 2:16am
    #1
    Senna
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,800 ✭✭✭


    Anyone know where i could buy a good set of car ramps, i know my local auto factor had them in stock before, but seen they are something that could last a life time, i'd like to buy a really good set.


    Also, Do you have a set? should they only be used on tarmac or concrete, or could they safely be used on hard stone (very solid when gravel is brushed away)? Do you use them along with axle stands?


Comments

  • #2
    lomb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,016 ✭✭✭lomb


    I built my own, they are imo safer as they could probably support a boat in dry dock!
    Plans here, youl need a chainsaw and about 40 euros of timber/deckscrews.
    The welds could let go on manufactured ramps ,not worth the risk I dont think.

    http://www.ttforum.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?p=678572


  • #3
    corktina
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17,733 ✭✭✭✭corktina


    railway sleepers are useful for this purpose,

    I'm not a great fan of ramps, prefer a big trolley jack and huge axle stands.


  • #4
    Del2005
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,155 ✭✭✭✭Del2005


    Senna wrote: »
    Do you use them along with axle stands?

    You can never be too safe with a car over you so always use a backup, if possible.


  • #5
    thomas77
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7 ✭thomas77


    I wouldn't touch them.ramps is the most dangerous things a good mechanic could use never mind some boy fancies chances it


  • #6
    johnayo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,718 ✭✭✭johnayo


    thomas77 wrote: »
    I wouldn't touch them.ramps is the most dangerous things a good mechanic could use never mind some boy fancies chances it
    :eek:


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