drive on ramps for oil change? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

LDGn63 · 06-17-2009, 12:39 PM

hey "do it yourselfers" is anybody using ramps to change oil?
or is that too "old school?"

of so, what did you get that is low enough?

THX

Jayhawk500 · 06-17-2009, 02:03 PM

Tried my drive on ramps yesterday to install my skip shift eliminator. The ramps hit the front bumper area about 6" - 8" from the wheel. I have the set from NAPA. Had them for 7 years now. But a floor jack worked just fine. Just use jack stands for safety.

Or build yourself a set of step ramps. The ramps step up gradually. Just use 2x10's for the ramps. But I feel that these style ramps will be long and heavy. But, if your under your car alot it might be worth the expense, time and backpain, rather than going to the dealer.

camarotoofast · 06-17-2009, 04:39 PM

This is the ramps i got no problem at all on my 2010..
http://www.discountramps.com/car-repair-ramps.htm

LDGn63 · 06-17-2009, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camarotoofast

This is the ramps i got no problem at all on my 2010..
http://www.discountramps.com/car-repair-ramps.htm

now thems some RAMPS!

badkarma · 06-22-2009, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camarotoofast

This is the ramps i got no problem at all on my 2010..
http://www.discountramps.com/car-repair-ramps.htm

yeah, those are nice...bookmarking that url fo sure

Jeffsss · 07-20-2009, 10:38 PM

Are there designated jack lift points along the frame rails?

PAUL SS · 07-20-2009, 10:42 PM

My ramps have removable extensions, I am eager to see if the front will clear. I also wonder if those 245's will fit on the ramp...

TheLazyBrownDog · 07-20-2009, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camarotoofast

This is the ramps i got no problem at all on my 2010..
http://www.discountramps.com/car-repair-ramps.htm

The site still says to use jackstands if someone is working under the vehicle, just thought that was funny. They are nice ramps though.

TooCool5 · 07-21-2009, 09:10 AM

I did the 2x10 step ramps, works perfectly and used them for yrs. Cars just drive right up.

Ranger 75 · 07-21-2009, 09:23 AM

I am looking for some low profile ramps that the Camaro and Corvette will clear without dragging any part against the ramp. Any ideas?

TheLazyBrownDog · 07-21-2009, 09:27 AM

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ighlight=ramps

franknbeans · 07-21-2009, 10:02 AM

hear ya go.

http://www.mustangworld.com/ourpics/...amps/index.htm

Gentry78 · 07-21-2009, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheLazyBrownDog

The site still says to use jackstands if someone is working under the vehicle, just thought that was funny. They are nice ramps though.

all about the liability and lawyer junk

Gentry78 · 07-21-2009, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by franknbeans

hear ya go.

http://www.mustangworld.com/ourpics/...amps/index.htm

nice cheap and easy but huge and heavy

06-17-2009, 12:39 PM	#1
LDGn63 Drives: WNABEE Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 538 View My Garage	drive on ramps for oil change? hey "do it yourselfers" is anybody using ramps to change oil? or is that too "old school?" of so, what did you get that is low enough? THX __________________ Why oh Why? Windshield=10" vertical mirror= 3 7/8" (that's almost 4") vertical that means that the mirror is 38.75% the size of the vertical windshield... it sure seems like the ratio could be better... just sayin.... our collective MIRROR patch: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24612

06-17-2009, 02:03 PM	#2
Jayhawk500 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Warrenton, Or. Posts: 1,062	Tried my drive on ramps yesterday to install my skip shift eliminator. The ramps hit the front bumper area about 6" - 8" from the wheel. I have the set from NAPA. Had them for 7 years now. But a floor jack worked just fine. Just use jack stands for safety. Or build yourself a set of step ramps. The ramps step up gradually. Just use 2x10's for the ramps. But I feel that these style ramps will be long and heavy. But, if your under your car alot it might be worth the expense, time and backpain, rather than going to the dealer. __________________ Jayhawk500 2010 2SS/RS, Six speed, Rally Yellow w/ Black Painted Stripes, Boston Acoustic Stereo, Polished 20" wheels, Solo Mach X Catback Exhaust, Solo HF Cats, Halltech CAI, Full Dash & Door ABL, ABL Lit Homelink Buttons, HUD Installed, Ride Tunes, Full Electric Passenger Seat, Fbodfather signed, VIN # 4492, PAID OFF!!! 2010 Yellow 2SS/RS with black painted Stripes...$37,000.00; Ride Tones sound system and remote...$ 40.00; Seeing the kids faces (Young and Old) light up and almost wet their pants....Priceless!!!

06-17-2009, 04:39 PM	#3
camarotoofast VIN #586 is Home Drives: 00 Z28 Camaro 69 camaro 81 cam Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Houston Tx Posts: 87	This is the ramps i got no problem at all on my 2010.. http://www.discountramps.com/car-repair-ramps.htm __________________ VIN # 586 is home 1ss,blk/blk,poilsh rims,B.A.upgrade,a6,stainless works catback.vararam more-to-come

07-20-2009, 10:42 PM	#7
PAUL SS The Mark of Excellence Drives: 2010 ABM 1SS RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Smallest State in the Union Posts: 8,690 View My Garage	My ramps have removable extensions, I am eager to see if the front will clear. I also wonder if those 245's will fit on the ramp... __________________ BMR, CAI, DynoMax, Elite Eng., Hurst, Jannetty, Clear Image Headers & Hi Flow cats, Jet Hot, LSR, TSW, VMax, Vredestein

07-21-2009, 09:10 AM	#9
TooCool5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LS 3.6 LLT V6 325 HP Join Date: May 2009 Location: LS Posts: 4,242 View My Garage	I did the 2x10 step ramps, works perfectly and used them for yrs. Cars just drive right up. __________________ 2010 Camaro Auto, Inferno Orange, Titanium Interior, Gearhead Wheels AIRAID CAI

07-20-2009, 10:38 PM	#6
Jeffsss Drives: 2017 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Iowa Posts: 43	Are there designated jack lift points along the frame rails?

07-21-2009, 09:23 AM	#10
Ranger 75 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS IBM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 286	Low Profile Ramps I am looking for some low profile ramps that the Camaro and Corvette will clear without dragging any part against the ramp. Any ideas? Last edited by Ranger 75; 07-22-2009 at 04:30 PM.

07-21-2009, 09:27 AM	#11
TheLazyBrownDog Drives: 98 S10, 97 4Runner Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CT Posts: 112	http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ighlight=ramps __________________ 2SS/RS IBM M6 Sunroof : She's home. 03SEP09 It is better to have loved and lost... Than live with a Psycho for the rest of your life.

07-21-2009, 10:02 AM	#12
franknbeans Whipped Drives: 2010 CAMARO Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pittsburgh-ish - PA Posts: 4,216 View My Garage	hear ya go. http://www.mustangworld.com/ourpics/...amps/index.htm __________________ Car of the week 7/7/14

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