Race Ramps wheel cribs - life of foam

EJR8402 · 05-26-2021, 07:37 PM

So I've been looking into getting some of these because I have a phobia about getting under cars and they look really stable.

My only concern is putting up a $300+ investment in items that are made of foam. Motorcycle helmets have a 5 year lifespan, then the durability of the foam is in question. Are these wheel cribs made of the same type of material? Is this even a valid comparison?

Jb54 · 05-26-2021, 08:17 PM

It's high density foam. I've had my race ramps for over 10 yrs and they still look and work like brand new! I know they will last you probably a lifetime.

Trochoidal · 05-26-2021, 10:01 PM

Had mine for 2 years. I read about GEOFOAM before getting RR because they are using similar materials. So far they have worked well.

IDK if the cribs are made from the same material.

custommx3 · 05-26-2021, 10:27 PM

I was skeptical at first, but as soon as I used them I was sold. They are VERY light! On stock height I was able to back on them and pull forward on them with no clearance issues and theres plenty of room under there.

EJR8402 · 05-27-2021, 08:31 PM

I may have to pick some of these up... very tempted!

Chevelle vs Camaro · 05-27-2021, 09:24 PM

I keep wanting a set of these but haven’t busted the quick jacks outta the box yet

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LT4Greg · 05-28-2021, 06:41 AM

They are worth the money spent on them! Trust me when I say that. I was skeptical too but after I used them one time changing the oil in my ZL1 I was sold. Sure the initial cost is high but worth it.

Rock-It Man · 05-28-2021, 11:57 AM

My race ramps are fine after 11 years. Helmet liner is designed to deform once on impact to absorb energy. So apples and oranges.

JitteryJoe · 05-28-2021, 12:59 PM

Wow, did not realize these were foam... I kept seeing the ads on Facebook and thinking "who the F would pay $300 for a $50 set of plastic ramps?!?". Now it makes a lot more sense.

Trochoidal · 05-28-2021, 05:57 PM

They’re pricey for sure. At least the RR can be used on other vehicles.

wwiiavfan · 05-29-2021, 07:13 AM

I’ve used ramps (not these) on and off over my 40 years of wrenching, but only on trucks and vehicles with good ground clearance. I wouldn’t on a low slung vehicle because one little slip while driving on and you go over the end and you will have major body damage. Also, say you put the fronts on the ramps, and decide you want to jack up the rear. Most people don’t realize a jack moves in an arc and will pull the car backwards off the ramps suddenly, potentially with injury to you. Google “car ramp fails” or the same on YouTube. There is a fella with a ZL1 that does that exact thing.
I have some very old ramps that cradle the wheel when you drive up on them, so they are much less likely to accidentally roll off. I only use them with my F150 where I can actually drive right off the end and not hurt anything. Only way I’d use them on the Camaro or Vette is if I jacked the car up first and slid them under the wheels.

Rock-It Man · 05-29-2021, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by wwiiavfan

I’ve used ramps (not these) on and off over my 40 years of wrenching, but only on trucks and vehicles with good ground clearance. I wouldn’t on a low slung vehicle because one little slip while driving on and you go over the end and you will have major body damage. Also, say you put the fronts on the ramps, and decide you want to jack up the rear. Most people don’t realize a jack moves in an arc and will pull the car backwards off the ramps suddenly, potentially with injury to you. Google “car ramp fails” or the same on YouTube. There is a fella with a ZL1 that does that exact thing.
I have some very old ramps that cradle the wheel when you drive up on them, so they are much less likely to accidentally roll off. I only use them with my F150 where I can actually drive right off the end and not hurt anything. Only way I’d use them on the Camaro or Vette is if I jacked the car up first and slid them under the wheels.

I'm puzzled by your concern. Race Ramps have a large stop bump that would be pretty hard to drive over. But I suppose it could be done.

In many cars and trucks, you can stick your head out the window and watch the right front wheel climbing the ramp. But that's not possible with the Camaro's bunker slit windows. So here's a tip. Grab the wife's handle mirror and hold it out the window to see the wheel and ramp. Or just buy your own at CVS and stick it in the toolbox, like I did.

05-26-2021, 07:37 PM	#1
EJR8402 Drives: 2019 Red Hot 1SS "Scarlett" Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 194	Race Ramps wheel cribs - life of foam So I've been looking into getting some of these because I have a phobia about getting under cars and they look really stable. My only concern is putting up a $300+ investment in items that are made of foam. Motorcycle helmets have a 5 year lifespan, then the durability of the foam is in question. Are these wheel cribs made of the same type of material? Is this even a valid comparison?

05-26-2021, 10:01 PM	#3
Trochoidal Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: May 2019 Location: USA Posts: 1,656	Had mine for 2 years. I read about GEOFOAM before getting RR because they are using similar materials. So far they have worked well. IDK if the cribs are made from the same material. __________________ Roto-Fab w/sound tube delete, Katech ported TB, Pray IM, Velossa, DD side markers, DSX FF, UPR Catch can, Halo brace, My custom vent gauge pod Originally Posted by arpad_m - “Aww, yet another oil thread with almost the same question in the OP“

05-26-2021, 10:27 PM	#4
custommx3 Drives: 2017 2SS, 2023 3LT RS, 2011 2LT RS Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Memphis Posts: 360 View My Garage	I was skeptical at first, but as soon as I used them I was sold. They are VERY light! On stock height I was able to back on them and pull forward on them with no clearance issues and theres plenty of room under there. Attached Images __________________ '17 2SS ■ HBM '23 3LT RS ■ Rapid Blue '11 2LT RS ■ Red Jewel

05-28-2021, 06:41 AM	#7
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,813	They are worth the money spent on them! Trust me when I say that. I was skeptical too but after I used them one time changing the oil in my ZL1 I was sold. Sure the initial cost is high but worth it. __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

05-28-2021, 05:57 PM	#10
Trochoidal Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: May 2019 Location: USA Posts: 1,656	They’re pricey for sure. At least the RR can be used on other vehicles. Attached Images __________________ Roto-Fab w/sound tube delete, Katech ported TB, Pray IM, Velossa, DD side markers, DSX FF, UPR Catch can, Halo brace, My custom vent gauge pod Originally Posted by arpad_m - “Aww, yet another oil thread with almost the same question in the OP“

05-26-2021, 08:17 PM	#2
Jb54 Drives: 2019 Camaro SS M6 Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Nebraska Posts: 181	It's high density foam. I've had my race ramps for over 10 yrs and they still look and work like brand new! I know they will last you probably a lifetime.

05-27-2021, 08:31 PM	#5
EJR8402 Drives: 2019 Red Hot 1SS "Scarlett" Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 194	I may have to pick some of these up... very tempted!

05-27-2021, 09:24 PM	#6
Chevelle vs Camaro Drives: 2018 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Washington Posts: 577	I keep wanting a set of these but haven’t busted the quick jacks outta the box yet Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

05-28-2021, 11:57 AM	#8
Rock-It Man 376 cubic inches of fun Drives: 2023 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MA Posts: 4,033 View My Garage	My race ramps are fine after 11 years. Helmet liner is designed to deform once on impact to absorb energy. So apples and oranges.

05-28-2021, 12:59 PM	#9
JitteryJoe Drives: 21' LTI, '18 Traverse, '15 Mazda 6 Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: At the end of the DHL/Amazon Runway, KY Posts: 183	Wow, did not realize these were foam... I kept seeing the ads on Facebook and thinking "who the F would pay $300 for a $50 set of plastic ramps?!?". Now it makes a lot more sense.

05-29-2021, 07:13 AM	#11
wwiiavfan Drives: 2017 1SS Hyper Blue Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 478	I’ve used ramps (not these) on and off over my 40 years of wrenching, but only on trucks and vehicles with good ground clearance. I wouldn’t on a low slung vehicle because one little slip while driving on and you go over the end and you will have major body damage. Also, say you put the fronts on the ramps, and decide you want to jack up the rear. Most people don’t realize a jack moves in an arc and will pull the car backwards off the ramps suddenly, potentially with injury to you. Google “car ramp fails” or the same on YouTube. There is a fella with a ZL1 that does that exact thing. I have some very old ramps that cradle the wheel when you drive up on them, so they are much less likely to accidentally roll off. I only use them with my F150 where I can actually drive right off the end and not hurt anything. Only way I’d use them on the Camaro or Vette is if I jacked the car up first and slid them under the wheels.

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