RAMPS INFO FOR OIL CHANGE

[mbesman]

Do you think these would fit the Rhinos?
Searching for a cheaper alternative since I have the Rhinos already. I know blocks of wood would work but just like this option better if feasible.

https://www.amazon.com/Race-Ramps-RR...003WSZH9G?th=1

[joekono]

Originally Posted by Panda1LE

Well i have held out for years but with a few kids and a Nice stimulus check, now was finally the time for these! Hurts the wallet but im sure ill get tons of use for my Camaro and 93 Miata (lowered on coilovers). Im excited!

Can you please tell me whAt mode of RACERAMPS you bought. You got me sold. Thanks

[Panda1LE]

Originally Posted by joekono

Can you please tell me whAt mode of RACERAMPS you bought. You got me sold. Thanks

I bought the RR-XT-2. They are 67" in length and 10" in height. They are a great 2 piece design that allow you the much needed access when working under a car. I am very happy with them. I believe I have recently posted a picture with my car on them as I just installed long tube headers and hi flo's. You wont be disappointed. Hard to shell out the initial cash but well worth it.

['10CamaroDude]

Originally Posted by Dogmeat

FWIW....I'm depressed....Nobody commented on my post (#29 dated 4/13) about the PIT in my barn....regarding not needing ramps!! [OK, I'm not really depressed....after all...cuz I have my Camaro, Vette, Silverado....and....oh yeah.....a gr8 wife! (and we do NOT have the virus.....we're both 72!...and we HAVE been seriously self-quarantining)]

The guy across the street has pit in his back alley garage, and NEVER
uses it. He's got a car parked in there, and tons of junk. I even asked
to use it, he said I could, but there's WAY too much shit in the garage
itself. Total waste of a convenience.

[joekono]

Originally Posted by Panda1LE

I bought the RR-XT-2. They are 67" in length and 10" in height. They are a great 2 piece design that allow you the much needed access when working under a car. I am very happy with them. I believe I have recently posted a picture with my car on them as I just installed long tube headers and hi flo's. You wont be disappointed. Hard to shell out the initial cash but well worth it.

Thanks!!! I'll be purchasing these because their Flat Stoppers got me through the winter. I took the Rhino Ramps back because of hearing a lot of stories of them splitting. Some people do like them and that's fine but I compare to being under a car with just a jack to jumping out of a plane without a chute.(although it did happen to my uncle and he's lucky there was a party across the street and we had just enough people and time to get him out). Anyway thanks again bro.

[silversleeper]

rino ramps and jack stands or the floor jack touching somewhere near the middle to be there in case of failure. Sometimes I get lazy and skip the safety of jack stands but the rino ramps are safer than being under it on only a jack without jack stands. Jacks can suddenly fail or if the car moves it can fall off a jack (the jack goes to an angle then twists because it isn't built to take a sideways load, and or scoots and pushes the vehicle suddenly since it is at an angle). I've had more jack failures than ramp failures. Also because wheel blocks and e-brake or in park become failure points too more in jacking than ramps, especially with bumper jacks which are more rarely used nowdays.

[0stones0]

Took the plunge and ordered the 2 piece 67” race ramps. You only live once.

[mikeman]

Originally Posted by joekono

Thanks!!! I'll be purchasing these because their Flat Stoppers got me through the winter. I took the Rhino Ramps back because of hearing a lot of stories of them splitting. Some people do like them and that's fine but I compare to being under a car with just a jack to jumping out of a plane without a chute.(although it did happen to my uncle and he's lucky there was a party across the street and we had just enough people and time to get him out). Anyway thanks again bro.

I've had a car stored on Rhino Ramps for over 10 years and nothing happened. I don't know if they're making them cheaper these days, but I completely trust the ramps I have. If you wanted, you can also place jack stands under the frame for an extra layer of protection if need be.

[FasNuf]

I guess I’m about the only one liking the aluminum two piece ramps.)

[Dogmeat]

Originally Posted by '10CamaroDude

The guy across the street has pit in his back alley garage, and NEVER uses it. He's got a car parked in there, and tons of junk. I even asked to use it, he said I could, but there's WAY too much shit in the garage itself. Total waste of a convenience.

I couldn't handle puttin' up with a JUNK infested scenario!
When I bought the place, it was merely just a completely open 30'x50' stick built barn, with the dangerous OPEN pit in it! Hell, the wife will tell you that it's the only reason I bought the place was due to the pit....the house needed a lot o' work inside & out. I slowly erected a room that's 18'x30' centered OVER the pit, and after making removable covers for it, running elect., & finishing it off.....I finally ended up with what you see on page 3, post #29! I have an engineering background, so I've always been pretty much "organized", and aim to keep things that way! Even my lawn tractors straddle the pit so I can remove mower blades, etc, from UNDER them...makes working on virtually everything so much easier....and with a fridge, 10k btu a/c unit, 45k btu ceiling mounted furnace, kikazz stereo & great views at the top of the hill....with no one close to me.....I LUV IT!!

[FasNuf]

Having a pit would be nice at times, but I'de rather have that man cave! Nice work!

[JD555]

Originally Posted by silversleeper

rino ramps and jack stands or the floor jack touching somewhere near the middle to be there in case of failure. Sometimes I get lazy and skip the safety of jack stands but the rino ramps are safer than being under it on only a jack without jack stands. Jacks can suddenly fail or if the car moves it can fall off a jack (the jack goes to an angle then twists because it isn't built to take a sideways load, and or scoots and pushes the vehicle suddenly since it is at an angle). I've had more jack failures than ramp failures. Also because wheel blocks and e-brake or in park become failure points too more in jacking than ramps, especially with bumper jacks which are more rarely used nowdays.

Guy I know went under his car last week to do something really fast. Mechanic all his life and always been safe. The jack just blew out and bent him over. He passed out and went limp and kid of slipped down a bit. He was able to crawl out but he is messed up bad. I never got under a car without a stand but have reached under. Never again.

[ariZona28]

Originally Posted by JD555

Guy I know went under his car last week to do something really fast. Mechanic all his life and always been safe. The jack just blew out and bent him over. He passed out and went limp and kid of slipped down a bit. He was able to crawl out but he is messed up bad. I never got under a car without a stand but have reached under. Never again.

This is a good reminder for all of us who have been doing auto maintenance for a long time. DON'T GET COMPLACENT!!! I'm a safety 1st, last and always individual. When I put my car up on jacks I give it a good shake before crawling under. I may purchase some of those ramps just to have another safe maintenance option.

[Panda1LE]

Originally Posted by joekono

Thanks!!! I'll be purchasing these because their Flat Stoppers got me through the winter. I took the Rhino Ramps back because of hearing a lot of stories of them splitting. Some people do like them and that's fine but I compare to being under a car with just a jack to jumping out of a plane without a chute.(although it did happen to my uncle and he's lucky there was a party across the street and we had just enough people and time to get him out). Anyway thanks again bro.

I have the rhino ramps also, i have had them for years. I could never get my Camaro or Miata on them. Both cars just sit too low. So it became a huge hassle to use wood planks or jack the car up first to slip the rhino under them. I also managed to lose one of the rubber inserts on the bottom side of them that would stop them from slipping. I just hated them. They now sit on the rafters in the garage, Ill prob give them to my son to use as ramps for his electric rc car. Anyways I am sure you will like them when you get them. by the way I always use jack stands and even the jacks themselves as a 2nd and 3rd layer of protection. You can never be TOO safe! And if I am working with one of the wheels off, that gets shoved under there also as long as i have the room i need.

Originally Posted by 0stones0

Took the plunge and ordered the 2 piece 67” race ramps. You only live once.

Good job Sir! I will like to hear from you once you get them and try them out! And yes, life is truly short.