Let's talk ramps - Camaro ramps

FarmerFran · 05-19-2021, 09:24 AM

Ok, I need a set of ramps to change oil maybe back on them for exhaust work. Minor stuff. I do not want a floor lift just ramps. The tires are wide on my new Camaro 305 in the rear.

What do you recommend?

COKen · 05-19-2021, 09:34 AM

I build a set from 2x6 boards. DIY and you can make it just right for your car and I feel safer than relying on plastic ramps.

Yang N’ Bang · 05-19-2021, 09:35 AM

Do you have a splitter on your car? I remember mine being able to go up the generic autoparts store ramps I have before I added the splitter and lowering springs.

FarmerFran · 05-19-2021, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by COKen

I build a set from 2x6 boards. DIY and you can make it just right for your car and I feel safer than relying on plastic ramps.

What does a 2x6 cost these days LOL! And the tires are 12" wide

But good idea

FarmerFran · 05-19-2021, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yang N’ Bang

Do you have a splitter on your car? I remember mine being able to go up the generic autoparts store ramps I have before I added the splitter and lowering springs.

Giant splitter

Camaro fanboy · 05-19-2021, 09:39 AM

made my own

zaimer · 05-19-2021, 09:49 AM

lolololololol

(if you know, you know)

Eric10905 · 05-19-2021, 09:51 AM

LOL, for some this is a very polarizing topic.

i have 305's on back, and i use race ramps. they are expensive, frankly stupid expensive, but it was worth it to me for a few reasons. I use them for the same purposes you note - light work like oil changes (engine and rear diff), etc. Depends on what make you comfortable, and what you're willing to spend. Of your possible choices, race ramps are probably in the upper cost range of the possible solutions.
Good luck on your choice!

Edit: i should note that i like redundancy, and urge the same to all... i also poke my jack stands under the jack pads, and throw a tire under the carriage. Paranoid? Maybe so, but not interested in being that one guy, when it's easy to have backup 'system'. 32.2 ft/s^2 happens really fast.

Yang N’ Bang · 05-19-2021, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FarmerFran

Giant splitter

Ah gotcha, so I wanna say the brand to look at is race ramps if I remember right, my pops had a set that were low enough for his c6 to go on that I’ve used the last couple times the angle is just low enough to clear for my car as well with the fairly large splitter I have on it along with it being lowered. HOWEVER the height they give you is fairly slim off the ground, not enough room for a creeper for sure, but just enough for me to slap a pan under and shimmy my way to the plug. Note I’m also 24 and have no problem dragging myself on concrete todo so, but I know that is probably not what most people want to do. Think as mentioned before, might be worth it to make your own out if 2x6’s, but hell with how much lumber is right now, I would almost look into the quick jacks lol

dmcmahan60 · 05-19-2021, 10:07 AM

https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/...upport_Support

I use these to change the oil in my car.

https://www.amazon.com/RhinoGear-119...73&sr=8-4&th=1

And to add to this the people that had them fail on them probably left them outside for who knows how long getting cold then hot through the months of the year. So yeah if you don't take care of them then that can happen. I have had Sears metal jacks stands break just like the Harbor Freight ones did and recalled. Just giving the OP another option. Take care of your tools and equipment. Have a great day.

ctrlz · 05-19-2021, 10:19 AM

The 2-piece race ramps are probably the nicest solution, albeit expensive. They will also be the lightest and easiest to store.

I have some wooden approach ramps I use in combo with old-school steel ramps. Unfortunately the splitter sticks out so far on this Camaro that it would hit the steel. Others here have built nice long wooden ramps, which I suspect weigh a ton.

What I end up doing to get under the car is chocking the rear wheels and jacking one side of the car at a time and putting some stacks of wooden blocks under the front wheels. It's enough clearance for most work, particularly if I slide on big pieces of cardboard and skip the creeper. I live at the corner of Cheapskate Lane and Stupidity Blvd., if anyone wants to see the setup.

custommx3 · 05-19-2021, 10:19 AM

Raceramps! I love these things. They are SUPER light! A little pricey, but worth it IMO.

ctrlz · 05-19-2021, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by dmcmahan60

https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/...upport_Support

I use these to change the oil in my car.

These give 8.5" of clearance according to what I read.
But please see the reviews on Amazon before buying. Too many reports of these cracking or collapsing for my liking.

BrandanK · 05-19-2021, 10:37 AM

I'm happy with the $40 Rhino Ramps from Walmart. I use them on the Camaro, Yukon, and zero turn mower. They work fine on 275s but I'm not sure on a 1LE/Zl1 305 rear tire. That might be a little wide for them.

I'm lowered on BMR springs and have a front splitter. No issues with approach angle.

I was previously also using some homemade 2x12 wood ramps, the issue there is that they would frequently slide when pulling up onto them; and most importantly they were CRAZY heavy. The Rhino Ramps fit perfectly on a shelf above my garage entry door.

Brandan

05-19-2021, 09:24 AM	#1
FarmerFran Drives: 2023 ZL1 Vert M6 "Sharky" Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Earth Posts: 4,032	Let's talk ramps - Camaro ramps Ok, I need a set of ramps to change oil maybe back on them for exhaust work. Minor stuff. I do not want a floor lift just ramps. The tires are wide on my new Camaro 305 in the rear. What do you recommend? __________________ 2023 Camaro ZL1 Vert TR-6060 Sharkskin "Sharky" Firecracker Red Wrangler Willys, 3.6L eTorque, 850RE 8 speed automatic, 25W Willys package, Technology Group, Convenience Group (aka $600 garage door opener), Cold weather Group, Trailer Tow and HD electric group with AUX switches, 3 piece black freedom top.

05-19-2021, 09:34 AM	#2
COKen Drives: '21 Camao SS, BMW 435i, M Roadster Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Colorado Posts: 63	I build a set from 2x6 boards. DIY and you can make it just right for your car and I feel safer than relying on plastic ramps. __________________ 2021 Camaro SS Riverside Blue Metallic 2014 435i M-Sport, Mineral Gray, Black Dakota Leather, Driver Asst Pkg, Prem Pkg, Tech Pkg, 8 Spd Sport AT, Heated Front Seats, ACC, BMW M Perf Tune w/MPE, BMW LSD, BBS CH. 2002 M Roadster, Steel Gray Metailic, Gray Nappa Leather, Steel Gray Metailic HT, TC Kline DA Shocks & Camber Plates, w/H&R Springs, Stromung Exhaust, SSR Type C.

05-19-2021, 09:39 AM	#6
Camaro fanboy Drives: 2017 2SS Arctic blue fully loaded Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: SWEDEN Posts: 880	made my own __________________

05-19-2021, 09:51 AM	#8
Eric10905 Geezer_loves_Camaros Drives: 2018 2SS, Black, A8 Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Austin Posts: 225	LOL, for some this is a very polarizing topic. i have 305's on back, and i use race ramps. they are expensive, frankly stupid expensive, but it was worth it to me for a few reasons. I use them for the same purposes you note - light work like oil changes (engine and rear diff), etc. Depends on what make you comfortable, and what you're willing to spend. Of your possible choices, race ramps are probably in the upper cost range of the possible solutions. Good luck on your choice! Edit: i should note that i like redundancy, and urge the same to all... i also poke my jack stands under the jack pads, and throw a tire under the carriage. Paranoid? Maybe so, but not interested in being that one guy, when it's easy to have backup 'system'. 32.2 ft/s^2 happens really fast. Last edited by Eric10905; 05-19-2021 at 10:38 AM.

05-19-2021, 10:07 AM	#10
dmcmahan60 Drives: 2017 SS Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Arab, AL Posts: 763 View My Garage	https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/...upport_Support I use these to change the oil in my car. https://www.amazon.com/RhinoGear-119...73&sr=8-4&th=1 And to add to this the people that had them fail on them probably left them outside for who knows how long getting cold then hot through the months of the year. So yeah if you don't take care of them then that can happen. I have had Sears metal jacks stands break just like the Harbor Freight ones did and recalled. Just giving the OP another option. Take care of your tools and equipment. Have a great day. Last edited by dmcmahan60; 05-19-2021 at 10:52 AM.

05-19-2021, 09:35 AM	#3
Yang N’ Bang 17’ Hyper Blue 2SS Drives: 17’ Camaro 2SS Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Phoenix Arizona Posts: 225 View My Garage	Do you have a splitter on your car? I remember mine being able to go up the generic autoparts store ramps I have before I added the splitter and lowering springs.

05-19-2021, 09:49 AM	#7
zaimer Drives: 23 ZL1 6speed Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: WI Posts: 1,272	lolololololol (if you know, you know)

05-19-2021, 10:19 AM	#11
ctrlz Drives: 2017 2SS, 50th pkg, M6, MRC, NPP Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Ocean City, NJ Posts: 3,181	The 2-piece race ramps are probably the nicest solution, albeit expensive. They will also be the lightest and easiest to store. I have some wooden approach ramps I use in combo with old-school steel ramps. Unfortunately the splitter sticks out so far on this Camaro that it would hit the steel. Others here have built nice long wooden ramps, which I suspect weigh a ton. What I end up doing to get under the car is chocking the rear wheels and jacking one side of the car at a time and putting some stacks of wooden blocks under the front wheels. It's enough clearance for most work, particularly if I slide on big pieces of cardboard and skip the creeper. I live at the corner of Cheapskate Lane and Stupidity Blvd., if anyone wants to see the setup.

05-19-2021, 10:19 AM	#12
custommx3 Drives: 2017 2SS, 2023 3LT RS, 2011 2LT RS Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Memphis Posts: 360 View My Garage	Raceramps! I love these things. They are SUPER light! A little pricey, but worth it IMO. __________________ '17 2SS ■ HBM '23 3LT RS ■ Rapid Blue '11 2LT RS ■ Red Jewel

05-19-2021, 10:37 AM	#14
BrandanK Drives: 2021 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Indianapolis IN Posts: 255 View My Garage	I'm happy with the $40 Rhino Ramps from Walmart. I use them on the Camaro, Yukon, and zero turn mower. They work fine on 275s but I'm not sure on a 1LE/Zl1 305 rear tire. That might be a little wide for them. I'm lowered on BMR springs and have a front splitter. No issues with approach angle. I was previously also using some homemade 2x12 wood ramps, the issue there is that they would frequently slide when pulling up onto them; and most importantly they were CRAZY heavy. The Rhino Ramps fit perfectly on a shelf above my garage entry door. Brandan

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