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Old Jul 31, 2017 | 08:31 PM
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9- 2 X 12 X 24 long, stacked glued and screwed, top board is 22" long for a lip to screw a 2 X 12 X 6 foot for ramp with 3- 2 X 12 strips stacked midway for support. Installed a stop so wont go to far.
Bottom of wheel is 15" off the floor. chocks behind front and rear wheels. 2 closet door mirrors so I can keep my eyes on the wheels as the car goes up.
Put in drive and it idles up the ramp, after the car is up remove the ramps.
I like knowing I'm completely safe underneath as I work alone.
Also works for the other 4 vehicles.
Will take pics later

2- 18' 2 X 12's and 1-12' 2 X 12
 

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Old Jul 31, 2017 | 10:02 PM
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Yeah, pictures!
 
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Old Aug 2, 2017 | 10:57 AM
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PICTURES ????


My ramps are store bought stamped steel. Busted one. No harm. BFH restored shape. I MIG's the crack. But, in "belt and braces" technique, I drilled it and attached a steel strap to bridge the crack.


I have a plethora of jack stands, some more trusty than others, and a lot of wood blocks for cribbing,


I prefer the ramps when feasible.


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Old Aug 2, 2017 | 01:45 PM
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My ramps. Solid 8" x 8". Old and will last forever...


 
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Old Aug 2, 2017 | 04:30 PM
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They are seriously heavy duty. If you got a couple of extensions for those you drive the whole car up on them....
 
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Old Aug 2, 2017 | 04:45 PM
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15" is not high enough laying on creeper,will be adding 3 more inches.
When I have the finished product will take pics.
Thinking next to my shop building,making concrete ramps 24" tall and long enough to drive Jag and other vehicles to get all 4 wheels on ramp and also concrete between the ramps so I wont be on the dirt.
 
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Old Aug 2, 2017 | 06:12 PM
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If you're wanting that much clearance at least consider digging / pouring a concrete pit. Safer and just as effective.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2017 | 03:02 AM
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And, when it rains?????


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Old Aug 3, 2017 | 07:05 AM
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Originally Posted by JigJag
If you're wanting that much clearance at least consider digging / pouring a concrete pit. Safer and just as effective.
A pit is way to much work, concrete bottom,4 walls, outside perimeter and drainage. I have talked to people that have built pits.
 

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Old Aug 3, 2017 | 07:08 AM
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Originally Posted by JagCad
And, when it rains?????


Carl
I forgot to mention a roof off the side of the shop building.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2017 | 05:17 PM
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I use these, here the car is 1m (about 40") off the ground and it sat there for 3 months

 
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Old Aug 3, 2017 | 06:12 PM
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warron ,,i like your shop,nice.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2017 | 11:37 PM
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You know when you build a shed and think 23'x40' is big enough, then you fill it and wish you had bought the bigger one.
 
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Old Aug 8, 2017 | 03:40 PM
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Default Pics of ramps

Added a 4X4 and 2X12 screwed to the bottom got some more
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