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Sam94 · 04-30-2015, 11:02 PM

I'm going to use car ramps to lift the rear when I install my axle back exhaust. Does the front spoiler come close to scraping when backing up onto the ramps ?

Homeless Man · 04-30-2015, 11:38 PM

No

Sam94 · 05-01-2015, 06:46 AM

Thanks

Homeless Man · 05-01-2015, 06:50 AM

I did my headers and Catback on rhino ramps

drew peacock · 05-01-2015, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Sam94

I'm going to use car ramps to lift the rear when I install my axle back exhaust. Does the front spoiler come close to scraping when backing up onto the ramps ?

i made my own
way better than the ones u buy

works superbly..

Sam94 · 05-01-2015, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Homeless Man

I did my headers and Catback on rhino ramps

Did you have a problem with them sliding ? Mine have the rubber piece on the bottom but sometimes they slid on the front wheels.

Drumminxx · 05-01-2015, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Homeless Man

I did my headers and Catback on rhino ramps

How far off the ground do they get you to install headers? They recommend 2 feet of clearance and the set I have are not that high. I might do this too if it works.

Homeless Man · 05-01-2015, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by drew peacock

i made my own
way better than the ones u buy

works superbly..

Sorry those aren't better than ramps you buy

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Originally Posted by Sam94

Did you have a problem with them sliding ? Mine have the rubber piece on the bottom but sometimes they slid on the front wheels.

Nope, I did mine in the garage both going up on them and backing up onto them, 0 sliding issue.

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Originally Posted by Drumminxx

How far off the ground do they get you to install headers? They recommend 2 feet of clearance and the set I have are not that high. I might do this too if it works.

What ramps do you have? The rhino ramps worked for me. And they are't that high. You don't need barely that much space. Except the driver side to get the stock manifold out, you either have to disconnect the cat from the manifold because the steering column in the way or unhook the steering column. To put the longtube in I didn't have to unhook steering column.

EFI · 05-01-2015, 10:31 AM

That looks like shit, no offense. I would not get underneath a car that was supported by that. My life is not worth saving 50 bux over proper ramps.

Oh and you have to rely on the parking brake to hold the car from moving back and forth, unlike most ramps which have a flat horizontal perch with bump stops on either end.

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Originally Posted by drew peacock

i made my own
way better than the ones u buy

works superbly..

CamaroCracka · 05-01-2015, 10:40 AM

Well the wood cost $20 and you have put them together, so it's even less than a $50 delta. I might build some real quick if I need them and could not get set easily. I just got a set in perfect condition, made in USA, off CL for $20.

drew peacock · 05-01-2015, 10:47 AM

they do work well
i get wood for free i'm in construction
i also put stands underneath and chocks on the front wheels..the ramps available here suck..had these for many years and work well..i can also add bits underneath to raise it higher..

Ragnar · 05-01-2015, 10:49 AM

I had to get the long race ramps to clear the spoiler. The ramps has a recess to help hold the car in place.

Vertwheal · 05-01-2015, 10:51 AM

oh wow, those wood ramps look scary - I wouldn't do that

Drumminxx · 05-01-2015, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Homeless Man

What ramps do you have? The rhino ramps worked for me. And they are't that high. You don't need barely that much space. Except the driver side to get the stock manifold out, you either have to disconnect the cat from the manifold because the steering column in the way or unhook the steering column. To put the longtube in I didn't have to unhook steering column.

I have an old steel set but I was concerned about clearance but if you say there is enough room I just might give it a shot. I can always get the jack stands out if needed.

04-30-2015, 11:02 PM	#1
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05-01-2015, 10:40 AM	#10
CamaroCracka Drives: 2010 Turbo LS3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 3,036	Well the wood cost $20 and you have put them together, so it's even less than a $50 delta. I might build some real quick if I need them and could not get set easily. I just got a set in perfect condition, made in USA, off CL for $20. __________________ 2010 SS - Kind of an On3 kit, CTR 78/80, CompCam 239/251 620/632 122+4, E85, Z28 suspension and ZL1 diff with Outlaw axles. Gen6 ZL1 brakes. 2011 Vert - 416/w 230/236 .612/.602 115lsa, 1LE suspension w/32mm rear bar. Z28 diff. Gen6 ZL1 brakes.

05-01-2015, 10:47 AM	#11
drew peacock Banned Drives: 2012 2SS INFERNO ORANGE Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: sweden Posts: 1,841	they do work well i get wood for free i'm in construction i also put stands underneath and chocks on the front wheels..the ramps available here suck..had these for many years and work well..i can also add bits underneath to raise it higher..

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