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PB3 · 02-21-2011, 02:45 PM

Alright, did the first oil change on the car since dropping it. What PIA that was. My low-pro jack wasn't long enough for me to reach the floor jack points on the front of the car. Anyone that dropped their cars have the Race Ramps? Where you able to climb them without rubbing? I used to use the Rhino Ramps for my wife's car but the front splitter from the gfx was no going to let it work. Besides those things suck a monkeys choad and slide everywhere.

I have Eibach springs.

camarowa · 02-21-2011, 02:50 PM

I have the Griot's Garage low profile Jack (little expensive though). No issues that way. I have the Pfadt springs, lowered 1.25".

Moriartii · 02-21-2011, 02:57 PM

I dont have mine dropped but I do have the Race Ramps, that one piece 67'.

I highly recommend them. I dont think you would have an issue even being dropped and if you did just get a spacer like a 1 x 10 piece of wood to step up too. However vettes use these with no issue.

Cheers
K

PB3 · 02-21-2011, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by camarowa

I have the Griot's Garage low profile Jack (little expensive though). No issues that way. I have the Pfadt springs, lowered 1.25".

Wow, good looking jack! I think the Race ramps would have a bit more benefits to my purpose than a $400 jack.

hrpiii · 02-21-2011, 03:34 PM

Just got my Race Ramp Trak Jax last week, haven't had a chance to use them. Take a look, much less expensive that the ramps themselves just to get it off the ground a little.

PB3 · 02-21-2011, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hrpiii

Just got my Race Ramp Trak Jax last week, haven't had a chance to use them. Take a look, much less expensive that the ramps themselves just to get it off the ground a little.

Nice! Thanks for mentioning these. These would be perfect!

Kilo-9 · 02-21-2011, 04:16 PM

I have Race Ramps Trak Jax and Pedders Xas at full drop and my car goes right on the ramps without rubbing. One recommendation I have is to avoid the set with the built in stops. They make it hard to get the wheel fully on the top of the ramp. I have a flat set for the rear and the set with stops up front. I wish they were all flat.

SUX2BU · 02-21-2011, 04:24 PM

I just use some 2"x6" studs for extremely lowered cars. I think i spent $10.

justa25thTA · 02-21-2011, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by SUX2BU

I just use some 2"x6" studs for extremely lowered cars. I think i spent $10.

camarowa · 02-21-2011, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by PB3

Wow, good looking jack! I think the Race ramps would have a bit more benefits to my purpose than a $400 jack.

I definitely did not spend $400, think it was $199. But still......Have been looking at the race ramps mentioned here, might have to pick a set of them.

JusticePete · 02-21-2011, 06:47 PM

24" 2x12s with truck bed-liner solve the jack problem and serve as a transition to the ramps. We use them in our shop all the time. Actually we have them 48", 36", 24" and 18" lengths.

600hp-lpe · 02-21-2011, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by JusticePete

24" 2x12s with truck bed-liner solve the jack problem and serve as a transition to the ramps. We use them in our shop all the time. Actually we have them 48", 36", 24" and 18" lengths.

Me too... lot's of 2X12's in various lengths that I beveled the edges on 30deg angles so they don't kick up when driving on them.

I have one per tire to drive on to get the low profile floor jack to fit underneath the lowered Camaro, and some more for loading the car into the trailer.

jsharp · 02-21-2011, 08:29 PM

Eibach springs here with 67 race ramps not problems front nor back.

axis · 02-22-2011, 02:42 AM

No need to spend a fortune unless you just want expensive stuff, or you use them ALL THE TIME. My theory is, I don't have my car up on jacks more than a couple times a year so why invest a small fortune in them. A decent race jack can be had for less than $100 at HF, and two 1-2ft long pieces of 2x4 can be found. Run the front tires up on the 2x4's and the jack will slide under without a problem.

02-21-2011, 02:45 PM	#1
PB3 Drives: 2010 CGM 2LT/RS/GFX/M6 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,689	Race Ramps Alright, did the first oil change on the car since dropping it. What PIA that was. My low-pro jack wasn't long enough for me to reach the floor jack points on the front of the car. Anyone that dropped their cars have the Race Ramps? Where you able to climb them without rubbing? I used to use the Rhino Ramps for my wife's car but the front splitter from the gfx was no going to let it work. Besides those things suck a monkeys choad and slide everywhere. I have Eibach springs. __________________ "Reality is an illusion that occurs due to lack of alcohol" -W.C.Feilds

02-21-2011, 02:50 PM	#2
camarowa Drives: 2013 SVT Raptor, sold 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: PNW....almost canada Posts: 1,907	I have the Griot's Garage low profile Jack (little expensive though). No issues that way. I have the Pfadt springs, lowered 1.25". __________________ - Pfadt Suspension Package; Springs & Sways - Brembo Brake Upgrade (Yellow); Courtesy Fesler Built - Custom Magnaflow Exhaust - Blacked-Out Bowties & RS Emblems, Front bowtie delete - Full Dynamat Extreme Trunk Coverage - Tinted side markers - Interior DSV Customs Leather Upgrades - Airaid CAI V2 - Forgestar F14 Gunmetal 20x9, 20x11 - Doug Thorley Shorties

02-21-2011, 04:16 PM	#7
Kilo-9 Dog Is My Copilot Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,394	I have Race Ramps Trak Jax and Pedders Xas at full drop and my car goes right on the ramps without rubbing. One recommendation I have is to avoid the set with the built in stops. They make it hard to get the wheel fully on the top of the ramp. I have a flat set for the rear and the set with stops up front. I wish they were all flat. __________________

02-21-2011, 04:24 PM	#8
SUX2BU Quit being a pu$$y Drives: FAST Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Sachse TX (DFW) Posts: 5,825 View My Garage	I just use some 2"x6" studs for extremely lowered cars. I think i spent $10. __________________ <----- Click HERE to see ALL of my mods/write ups

02-21-2011, 08:29 PM	#13
jsharp NOW CAMMED & SUPERCHARGED Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Black w/ IOM Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ar Posts: 2,336	Eibach springs here with 67 race ramps not problems front nor back. __________________ Livernois Motorsports: Maggie 2300 7psi, Livernois 2C cam/L99 to LS3 Conversion, Ported TB, Rotofab w/adm race scoop, adm trans cooler,Kooks headers no cats, Kooks 3" exhaust. METCO breather. Precision 2400 Vigilante TC. Eibach Lowering Springs & Swaybars. BMR Trailing arms, BMR Rear Cradle Bushings, BMR Toe Rods, BMR Differential bushings. Vossen CV3 20's w/ 305 Mickey Thompson @25psi. Zl1 front bumper. OE Zl1 Hood and matte black insert. 556RWHP/500RWTQ L99

02-21-2011, 02:57 PM	#3
Moriartii Drives: 11 IOM 2SS/RS M6 w/Hurst Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 1,269	I dont have mine dropped but I do have the Race Ramps, that one piece 67'. I highly recommend them. I dont think you would have an issue even being dropped and if you did just get a spacer like a 1 x 10 piece of wood to step up too. However vettes use these with no issue. Cheers K

02-21-2011, 03:34 PM	#5
hrpiii AKA "Beefcake" Drives: 2023 ZL1 Sharkskin Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Indy Posts: 8,528	Just got my Race Ramp Trak Jax last week, haven't had a chance to use them. Take a look, much less expensive that the ramps themselves just to get it off the ground a little.

02-21-2011, 06:47 PM	#11
JusticePete Drives: Camaro Justice Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 20,174	24" 2x12s with truck bed-liner solve the jack problem and serve as a transition to the ramps. We use them in our shop all the time. Actually we have them 48", 36", 24" and 18" lengths.

02-22-2011, 02:42 AM	#14
axis Search Ninja Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Central Ark Posts: 7,183	No need to spend a fortune unless you just want expensive stuff, or you use them ALL THE TIME. My theory is, I don't have my car up on jacks more than a couple times a year so why invest a small fortune in them. A decent race jack can be had for less than $100 at HF, and two 1-2ft long pieces of 2x4 can be found. Run the front tires up on the 2x4's and the jack will slide under without a problem. __________________ 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Halltech CF 102 fed GPI modded intake manifold Bo (knows) White ported TB Kooks LT's/ Dynomax VT Pfadted (springs/sways) Dyno tuned by Rhino and GPI I once parallel parked a train.

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