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SMN2011Z28 · 08-15-2017, 11:35 AM

I finally have time to start doing some work to my car and I'm looking for advice and opinion on using race ramps and their 12'' wheel tubs for things like header installs and fluid changes in my garage.

I don't have to drive my car every day so I would rather start in my garage and take my time. The other alternative is using a lift at the nearby base auto hobby shop but I'm not crazy about leaving my car there if I hit a snag (break something, need a part etc).

Anyone use these or a similar setup? Will the header install annoy me to death if I don't use a lift?

Thanks for the input.

Cleancoupe · 08-15-2017, 11:53 AM

I did my header install just on jack stands. It wasn't that bad at all. Yes, a lift would make the job easier, but it can be done from the floor without a problem

Olddudesrule · 08-15-2017, 10:12 PM

I used Race Ramps for my header install, and I use it for oil changes as well. Went on to buy a set of Quick Jacks, for brake and suspension work. Race Ramps will get you through most maintenance work.

SMN2011Z28 · 08-16-2017, 08:16 AM

Thanks for the input guys. I think the 12'' wheel tubs from Race Ramps will be more solid than jack stands and give me more room to work as well. I plan on doing most of this work at home.

Thanks again.

ron123 · 08-16-2017, 02:11 PM

Or you could make them out of a couple of wood planks for cheap.
Only draw-back is they are very heavy.
The car is rock solid when on them like it is sitting on concrete. lol

olblue75 · 08-16-2017, 05:57 PM

An a lot cheaper, I made my set from scraps.

SMN2011Z28 · 08-16-2017, 06:47 PM

I don't think they are that expensive and I like the two piece option. My garage is pretty crowded. I think the wheel tubs are kinda cool too especially if you need to slide around under the car and don't want to work around jack stands.

hammdo · 08-16-2017, 08:51 PM

I have race ramps, flatstoppers, and the wheel tubs...

Like race ramps a lot....

-Don

513Speed1LE · 08-22-2017, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Olddudesrule

Went on to buy a set of Quick Jacks, for brake and suspension work.

Would you recommend them? I was thinking about pulling the trigger on a set and was wondering if they really were worth the money? Do you have any complaints with the system?

khedge · 08-22-2017, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by 513Speed1LE

Would you recommend them? I was thinking about pulling the trigger on a set and was wondering if they really were worth the money? Do you have any complaints with the system?

Yes I would recommend them... I have the 5000XL which is a 5000lb capacity. I have did suspension work etc on my 1le. I will be using them again when I do other mods to my car. They are very easy to setup and use.

Olddudesrule · 08-22-2017, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 513Speed1LE

Would you recommend them? I was thinking about pulling the trigger on a set and was wondering if they really were worth the money? Do you have any complaints with the system?

Yes, I would. I went with the 7000XL so I could also use them on my truck. You're still on your back, but access is excellent, and you can be under the car working in 10 minutes once you get the placement down and are familiar with them. Well made, and safe as anything out there. I would have preferred a true two or four point lift, but just don't have the room for them.

Stormcloak · 08-24-2017, 10:53 AM

I have the race ramps, absolutely love them.

Ashen 6.2 · 08-24-2017, 02:13 PM

Race Ramps here and I like them.

dentnshell · 08-24-2017, 08:30 PM

Race ramps... Only gripe is I should have gotten the long ones. With the splitter and 1" drop I had to get the extensions for my HD ramps... the 11 degree incline was too much. Extensions fixed it, but I should have done it right the first time. Even with that I love the two piece design, great for oil changes. I did the headers on jack stands. Race ramps would have been so much nicer.

08-15-2017, 11:35 AM	#1
SMN2011Z28 Always a work in progress Drives: 2014 RRM SS RS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SOCAL- San Diego (PB) Posts: 215	Race Ramps and Wheel tubs for simple installs? I finally have time to start doing some work to my car and I'm looking for advice and opinion on using race ramps and their 12'' wheel tubs for things like header installs and fluid changes in my garage. I don't have to drive my car every day so I would rather start in my garage and take my time. The other alternative is using a lift at the nearby base auto hobby shop but I'm not crazy about leaving my car there if I hit a snag (break something, need a part etc). Anyone use these or a similar setup? Will the header install annoy me to death if I don't use a lift? Thanks for the input.

08-15-2017, 10:12 PM	#3
Olddudesrule Resident nomad Drives: 2014 Summit White 1SS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,765	I used Race Ramps for my header install, and I use it for oil changes as well. Went on to buy a set of Quick Jacks, for brake and suspension work. Race Ramps will get you through most maintenance work. __________________ Sold: 2007 Z06 2002 Viper GTS/ACR 2003 Z06 1965 FFR Cobra 2012 Nissan 370Z ADM LSA Stage II, Roto-Fab CAI, Kooks LTH/HFC's, Phastek CC, ported TB, Mishimoto radiator and oil cooler, BC Racing ER Series CO's, JPSS 32mm Black Magic rear bar, JPSS front inserts, R1 Concepts Premier slotted rotors/Goodrich SS lines, Schroth ASM harness, MGW flatstick, Brey-Krause HB, Tuned by NicD, at Cordes Performance Racing.

08-16-2017, 02:11 PM	#5
ron123 Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,053	Or you could make them out of a couple of wood planks for cheap. Only draw-back is they are very heavy. The car is rock solid when on them like it is sitting on concrete. lol Attached Images __________________ 2014 2SS/RS, Z28 CAI and High Wing Spoiler, ZL1 5.1:1 Ratio Short-Throw Shifter, ZL1 Pedals, ZL1 splash guards, NPP Dual-mode quad tip exhaust, Z28 strut tower brace, Camaro LED Cup-holders with footwell Lighting option, Leather visors, and Leather E-brake boot. Chevy dealer sponsored 67 retro SS nose stripe package.

08-16-2017, 05:57 PM	#6
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,073	An a lot cheaper, I made my set from scraps. __________________ Orange Krush II 1LE Front sway bar, Splitter, shocks and struts, Z28 dual mode mufflers, Intake, UCA Bushings, and Toresen 3.91 Diff. 1 piece DSS Drive Shaft, ZL1/C7 Calipers, and 32mm JPSS Rear Bar. ASC race spec splitter and wicker. 6th Gen M017 Wheels. Stainless Works 1 7/8 LTs. DSE and PAFDT Suspension components.

08-16-2017, 06:47 PM	#7
SMN2011Z28 Always a work in progress Drives: 2014 RRM SS RS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SOCAL- San Diego (PB) Posts: 215	I don't think they are that expensive and I like the two piece option. My garage is pretty crowded. I think the wheel tubs are kinda cool too especially if you need to slide around under the car and don't want to work around jack stands. Attached Images

08-15-2017, 11:53 AM	#2
Cleancoupe Drives: 18 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 703	I did my header install just on jack stands. It wasn't that bad at all. Yes, a lift would make the job easier, but it can be done from the floor without a problem

08-16-2017, 08:16 AM	#4
SMN2011Z28 Always a work in progress Drives: 2014 RRM SS RS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SOCAL- San Diego (PB) Posts: 215	Thanks for the input guys. I think the 12'' wheel tubs from Race Ramps will be more solid than jack stands and give me more room to work as well. I plan on doing most of this work at home. Thanks again.

08-16-2017, 08:51 PM	#8
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,695 View My Garage	I have race ramps, flatstoppers, and the wheel tubs... Like race ramps a lot.... -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577

08-24-2017, 10:53 AM	#12
Stormcloak slower than you Drives: 2012 C6 Z06 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: NY Posts: 668 View My Garage	I have the race ramps, absolutely love them. __________________

08-24-2017, 02:13 PM	#13
Ashen 6.2 Drives: 2014 Camaro Z/SS Join Date: May 2014 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 2,030 View My Garage	Race Ramps here and I like them. __________________ 2014 Camaro SS L99, Ashen Grey w/Black Leather - Build thread - http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=491561 Mods - GPI 416 w/Custom Grind Cam, Ported Heads & Tuned by Ben, Holley Dominator ECU, Mag Heartbeat, ZL1 Fuel Pump & DSX Aux Pump, NW 103 TB, FIC 1650's, Alky Meth, Circle D 3600 Triple Disc, Kooks Headers, Viking Coil Overs & all the BMR Goodies in the rear, Zl1 3.23 Diff, DSS Axles, Gulfcoast Driveshaft, Hendrix Offset Diff Bushings, AFE Solid Subframe Bushings, 875HP/843TQ 5FDP

08-24-2017, 08:30 PM	#14
dentnshell Drives: Black 2014 2SS Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Oologah, OK Posts: 454 View My Garage	Race ramps... Only gripe is I should have gotten the long ones. With the splitter and 1" drop I had to get the extensions for my HD ramps... the 11 degree incline was too much. Extensions fixed it, but I should have done it right the first time. Even with that I love the two piece design, great for oil changes. I did the headers on jack stands. Race ramps would have been so much nicer. __________________ 2014 L99 2SS. 595HP/571ft-lbs Mods: LSA Conversion 2.5" Upper Pulley, 65# injectors, GPI SS1 Cam, SP Long Tubes, ADM Race Scoop & CAI, NPP exhaust (DIY control), BMR 1" lowering springs, ZL1 Rear Differential / Axles, CF Side Strip / Hood Spear, Tint - Windows / Tails / Sidemarkers, Splash Guards, ADM Boost Gauge, ABL Dashkit, '68 Script Badges, ACS T4 Splitter, ZL1 Rockers from Gary's, Z28 Spoiler, Carbon Fiber Hood Vent, Summer - MRR FS01 Satin Black (10" Front 11" Rear) Winter, pictured-Drag DR 64's Satin Black (9" Front-10" Rear.)