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Ject · 09-13-2009, 02:47 PM

now... only to make the ramps about 4 inches taller... and another set for the back.
hmmm..

Number_9 · 09-13-2009, 02:53 PM

Great job on those Crzycicada. I am inspired to build my own!

crzycicada · 09-13-2009, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Ject

now... only to make the ramps about 4 inches taller... and another set for the back.
hmmm..

If you do what CanadianCamaro said, you can add another long piece to the bottom. It'd give you another 2" in height. Personally if I needed to raise it 4" higher then I'd add two more 2x10s to the bottom and shorten the gap between each section so that the whole thing doesn't end up spanning the space between your front tire and rear tire. The plan suggest 18" so I'd go less, maybe 12". I think it's very doable though! Keep us posted if you make some!

crzycicada · 09-13-2009, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Number_9

Great job on those Crzycicada. I am inspired to build my own!

Thanks! It took less than an hour to do too.

Post pics of yours when you get them done.

Number_9 · 09-13-2009, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Ject

now... only to make the ramps about 4 inches taller... and another set for the back.
hmmm..

Too tall, and I'd worry about a tipping incident... with the only benefit being the Darwin Award (albeit posthumous.)

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Originally Posted by crzycicada

Thanks! It took less than an hour to do too.

Post pics of yours when you get them done.

It'll be awhile... I have everything done by ADM Performance, although maybe for my next oil change. I still gotta clean the garage and paint the floor though so, again, it'll be awhile!

asnatlas · 09-14-2009, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by crzycicada

If you do what CanadianCamaro said, you can add another long piece to the bottom. It'd give you another 2" in height. Personally if I needed to raise it 4" higher then I'd add two more 2x10s to the bottom and shorten the gap between each section so that the whole thing doesn't end up spanning the space between your front tire and rear tire. The plan suggest 18" so I'd go less, maybe 12". I think it's very doable though! Keep us posted if you make some!

When dealing with lumber you have to subtract .5" from the board(s)... So if you have a 2x10xXX it is really 1.5x9.5xXX...

So 4 boards high is only 6", not 8" just FYI...

DEW · 09-14-2009, 07:39 AM

I buught the materials but havent built the ramps yet. For those who have built the ramps, is 6" high enough to get under there to reach the drain plug?

crzycicada · 09-14-2009, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by asnatlas

When dealing with lumber you have to subtract .5" from the board(s)... So if you have a 2x10xXX it is really 1.5x9.5xXX...

So 4 boards high is only 6", not 8" just FYI...

True that, good thing to point out. I've never understood why a 2x4 isn't really a 2x4!

DEW · 09-14-2009, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by DEW

I buught the materials but havent built the ramps yet. For those who have built the ramps, is 6" high enough to get under there to reach the drain plug?

Ready to start cutting!! Can anyone answer this design question??

crzycicada · 09-15-2009, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by DEW

Ready to start cutting!! Can anyone answer this design question??

You know...that's an excellent question. I haven't used mine yet so I don't know. I plan on changing my oil this weekend and will know for sure then. In just looking at them it seems high enough but I don't know for sure.

Anyone else actually use them yet??

DEW · 09-15-2009, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by DEW

Ready to start cutting!! Can anyone answer this design question??

Could not wait for an answer any longer so here they are. Used screws and glue for assembly. One of my boards was slightly warped so I will leave the car on the ramps til the glue dries. Theres enough room to get to the drain plug with no floor jack or jackstands to get in the way. For under $35 bucks these should work nicely. I love it when I make something that actually works.

Number_9 · 09-15-2009, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by DEW

Could not wait for an answer any longer so here they are. Used screws and glue for assembly. One of my boards was slightly warped so I will leave the car on the ramps til the glue dries. Theres enough room to get to the drain plug with no floor jack or jackstands to get in the way. For under $35 bucks these should work nicely. I love it when I make something that actually works.

Freaking awesome, thanks for posting this pic.

Orange ss crush · 09-15-2009, 07:41 PM

Whats the watermelon for? Maybe a instructional video if it slips and crushes your chest? LOL

DEW · 09-16-2009, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Orange ss crush

Whats the watermelon for? Maybe a instructional video if it slips and crushes your chest? LOL

To enhance the photo!

09-13-2009, 02:47 PM	#29
Ject aka Patrick Drives: '10 Camaro 2SS '04 Silverado Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Derby Kansas Posts: 3,072	now... only to make the ramps about 4 inches taller... and another set for the back. hmmm.. __________________ Current Modifications: Your average Bolt-ons & Suspension Upgrades GForce Engineering: 9" Rear End, Strange Pro Iron Case w/Moser Nodular 3.70:1 Detroit locker, 3.5" Solid Drive Shaft

09-13-2009, 02:53 PM	#30
Number_9 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Trophy Club, TX Posts: 1,464 View My Garage	Great job on those Crzycicada. I am inspired to build my own! __________________

09-14-2009, 07:39 AM	#35
DEW Drives: Hoopdee Join Date: May 2009 Location: Detroit Posts: 263	I buught the materials but havent built the ramps yet. For those who have built the ramps, is 6" high enough to get under there to reach the drain plug? __________________ 2LT - CYBER GRAY METALLIC - BLACK RALLY STRIPES - MANUAL TRANNY - POLISHED 19" WHEELS BUILD - 6/12/2009 Airaid V2, Flowmaster AT

09-15-2009, 07:41 PM	#41
Orange ss crush Its all in the paint Drives: 2010 IOM SS2 Black Stripes Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ofallon, MO Posts: 254	Whats the watermelon for? Maybe a instructional video if it slips and crushes your chest? LOL __________________ SS2/ Sunroof/20" polished rims IOM with black stripe - IOM interior Order Placed 5/20/09 sitting at 1100

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