DIY Car Servicing Ramp

[Thirdgen89GTA]

they just seem like a pita to put a car on, other than that their cool

If you are, like me, going to be stripping your floors and coating them, they are worth every penny.

I've got some rust, and spots that I want to repair, and then recoat/paint the entire floor. Sure, its never going to be a show worthy floor, but it'll fix the rust thats there, and prevent future rust from coming in for a while.

 

[SleeperLS]

Well that is badass. First, awesome dog man! Those look really solid though, nice work. I don't think it would be possible to break those with the weight of a sports car (well maybe the new Camaros ). The idea of having more surface contact with the stands is comforting to me. I always feel like I am walking with death every time I am under my car on jack stands.

 

[Dasfinc]

I'm sold. I'm going to build a set for my next project at the new house, they look fantastic!

 

[EmersonHart13]

Agreed.

 

[greasy]

Jackstands are pretty damn cheap.....and they come taller then those. Just sayin'

I'm not saying Jackstands are better but to say they're worse then these is comical.

I can guarantee any set of jackstands that you buy that provides the stability, piece of mind, and lift height comprable to these will cost way more. I have less than $40 into these. Like 3rdgen said these sit on the wheels and get way higher than my Craftsman 3-1/2 ton jackstands could ever get.

they just seem like a pita to put a car on, other than that their cool

How so? I put the car up by myself in about 15 minutes. I am not sure how that equates to being a pain in the ass. If you wanted to put the car up that high on jackstands you would still need to step it up.

If you are, like me, going to be stripping your floors and coating them, they are worth every penny.

I've got some rust, and spots that I want to repair, and then recoat/paint the entire floor. Sure, its never going to be a show worthy floor, but it'll fix the rust thats there, and prevent future rust from coming in for a while.

These would be great for not chewing up some epoxied floors.

Well that is badass. First, awesome dog man! Those look really solid though, nice work. I don't think it would be possible to break those with the weight of a sports car (well maybe the new Camaros ). The idea of having more surface contact with the stands is comforting to me. I always feel like I am walking with death every time I am under my car on jack stands.

Thanks, she is a great dog There are no way these things are breaking under the weight of the car. I am not sure of the total weight they could hold, but I am really not worried. Definitely gives me piece of mind being under the car with these vs jackstands.

I'm sold. I'm going to build a set for my next project at the new house, they look fantastic!

Agreed.

Thanks guys!

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

So what do you need to work on that all 4 wheels are still on but the whole car needs to be off the ground? How many times do you need to pull your trans or swap exhaust parts?

What do you do when you're working on something that requires a wheel taken off?

Legit questions. I'm not saying what you made isn't cool but I just don't know when I'd need my car in that position other then the 2 things I mentioned.


Also my stands were $15 a set at harbor freight and go higher then my craftsman race jack.

 

[greasy]

So what do you need to work on that all 4 wheels are still on but the whole car needs to be off the ground? How many times do you need to pull your trans or swap exhaust parts?

What do you do when you're working on something that requires a wheel taken off?

Legit questions. I'm not saying what you made isn't cool but I just don't know when I'd need my car in that position other then the 2 things I mentioned.


Also my stands were $15 a set at harbor freight and go higher then my craftsman race jack.

I would not feel comfortable about being under a car on a pair of Harbor Freight $15 jackstands. What is the weight capacity on those?

You do not have to use these strictly at all times. I think they make a great addition to the garage arsenal. Wherever I can use them in place of jackstands I will. If I need the rear wheels off to drop the rear end and do some suspension work then I will have the front on these while the rear sits on jackstands. If you ever wanted to do some welding and needed the suspension fully loaded these would be great. I want to be able to detail the underside of the car and these make that much easier. I also work on other peoples cars alot and do exhaust/trans stuff. These are not limited to 2 different types of applications.

 

[Lord Tin Foilhat]

get a pillow and its a good to sit on.

use it as a step stool.

 

[Boosted Ketchup]

i was some what thinking of this when i read this lol

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

I have a couple sets of 3 ton ones and a few sets of 6 ton ones. I've owned them for years now with zero failure....kind of hard to fuck up something with 3 parts you're selling to the masses. I bet the safety factor is HUGE and I wouldn't be surprised if they could hold twice that weight.

 

[Dasfinc]

So what do you need to work on that all 4 wheels are still on but the whole car needs to be off the ground? How many times do you need to pull your trans or swap exhaust parts?

What do you do when you're working on something that requires a wheel taken off?

Legit questions. I'm not saying what you made isn't cool but I just don't know when I'd need my car in that position other then the 2 things I mentioned..

Motor swaps

Trans swaps

Body panels/body work so you don't have to be hunched over

Gas tanks

brake/fuel lines

Exhaust work

Custom welding/fab work

 

[greasy]

I do not have a problem with jackstands, but if there is a safer alternative that I can use I will. I just do not get people knocking the cribbings.

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

I'm not knocking it I'm just asking when you'd need a car in the position. You have me a few examples.

 

[Mook]

When we do my exhaust next week. BLAMO

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

Greasy gets all bent out of shape if your post doesn't have a happy emoticon

 

[greasy]

When we do my exhaust next week. BLAMO

POW!!!

Greasy gets all bent out of shape if your post doesn't have a happy emoticon

:smile:

 

[Jfrost]

Nice work!

 

[greasy]

Nice work!

Thanks mang!

 

[rocco]

I think I want to make a set. They sure would come in handy for pulling a transmission.

What length did you cut your 2 x 4's to make them?

 

[Gav'sPurpleZ]

you dont have to make them that tall do you ? it was a bitch jacking my dads vette up on 2 sets of ramps to drop the trans pan.

would you have to use 2 jacks simultaneously ?

 

[greasy]

I think I want to make a set. They sure would come in handy for pulling a transmission.

What length did you cut your 2 x 4's to make them?

I made these 14" square.

you dont have to make them that tall do you ? it was a bitch jacking my dads vette up on 2 sets of ramps to drop the trans pan.

would you have to use 2 jacks simultaneously ?

You can make these any height you want, I might even make a smaller set height wise to have around.

I put the car up like this in 15 minutes by myself. I jacked the car onto unraised jackstands front first then the back. Then I added a platform I made from 2x4's to the contact plate of the jack and raised the car high enough to get the cribbings under the wheels, front first then the rear.

 

[Smokinhot]

JENGAAAAAAAA!!! lol j/k

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

Is it still considered cribbing if they're screwed together and don't come apart?

 

[greasy]

no clue.....

 

[C.Evans]

I prefer 2 planks across the ditch in my front yard.

Those do look like they work quite well though! Nice work!