Car Ramps

Senna · 25-03-2012 02:16AM #1

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?

lomb · 25-03-2012 03:34AM

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

corktina · 25-03-2012 07:03AM

railway sleepers are useful for this purpose,

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

Del2005 · 25-03-2012 06:32PM

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.

thomas77 · 25-03-2012 07:39PM

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

johnayo · 25-03-2012 07:45PM

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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