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[855T]

Back when I still had my 940 and needed to do an oil change, I just drove the car up onto this pair of ramps that I have. Now, though, the 850 is too low to drive up onto the ramps without either scarping the crap out of or destroying the bumper. Can anyone think of a reasonably safe way to get the car onto ramps? I don't trust jack stands.

[yangotang]

I don't see why you don't like jacks + jackstands, but here is an alternative:

http://www.discountramps.com/sports_car_ramps.htm

[Zappo]

Back when I still had my 940 and needed to do an oil change, I just drove the car up onto this pair of ramps that I have. Now, though, the 850 is too low to drive up onto the ramps without either scarping the crap out of or destroying the bumper. Can anyone think of a reasonably safe way to get the car onto ramps? I don't trust jack stands.

The solution is quite simple. You need longer ramps. Get a couple of 2x4s and lay them in front of the ramps. Drive up the boards then onto the ramps. If the car is still too low you are SOL.

[Geevs]

Put a pair of 2x4 planks in front of the ramps. The 2x4 acts as a "step-up" to the ramps. Are you using Rhino Ramps? Quite a few here use them with their 850s without problems.

Edited by Geevs, 12 May 2005 - 03:44 AM.

[Zappo]

Put a pair of 2x4 planks in front of the ramps. The 2x4 acts as a "step-up" to the ramps. Are you using Rhino Ramps? Quite a few here use them with their 850s without problems.

Hey, I just said that!
NW minds think alike.

[yangotang]

Hey, I just said that!     
NW minds think alike. 

Man, you guys really are freaks

[855T]

Okay, I'll get some 2x4's.

My ramps are Craftsman, I think. They're metal and really solid.

[prasamin]

i bought some cheapo ramps from PepBoys for like $15, and my car lowered and dead struts (though no R bumper) clears with no issues...the ramps are pretty long....

[snorrih]

I change my oil quite comfortably with the left front wheel on a 3" flagstone. A few more burgers and I'll have to get ramps, though.

Snorri H.

[xtonyx]

i've got the rhino ramps and don't have any problems w/ clearance.

[theunderlord]

i've got the rhino ramps and don't have any problems w/ clearance.

those the ones that ipd sells?

[merlin390]

i got tired of the ramps and what not

[xtonyx]

those the ones that ipd sells?

i'm not sure.. they are just tough grey plastic. you can buy them at walmart for cheap. they make two different kinds. drop the extra ten bucks on the super heavy duty ones.

[theunderlord]

i'm not sure.. they are just tough grey plastic.  you can buy them at walmart for cheap. they make two different kinds. drop the extra ten bucks on the super heavy duty ones.

cool.

I use my forklift at work.

[Zappo]

those the ones that ipd sells?

Yes. You can find the same ramps in parts stores though.

[own6volvos]

i got tired of the ramps and what not

My indy mech converted his garage into a decent shop. He has 2 lifts in it and a raised ceiling. I am planning on picking up one of the scissor type lifts for my garage one of these days. For now low clearance floor jacks and tons of jackstands will do

[Gilhuly]

I have to use rocks to get all my cars onto ramps.

[Zappo]

My indy mech converted his garage into a decent shop. He has 2 lifts in it and a raised ceiling. I am planning on picking up one of the scissor type lifts for my garage one of these days. For now low clearance floor jacks and tons of jackstands will do

In a previous job, the machine/auto shop had a pit. Not useful for suspension work, but nice to be able to stand up under the car.

[Rooooney]

Auto zone -plastic ramps were the only ones I could find to put up my 850- no problem. 15$

[Jeph430]

Why don't you just jack it up, and then put the ramps underneath?????

Edited by Jeph430, 14 May 2005 - 04:07 AM.