I did a site search and couldn't find any info on this....

What ramps do you guys use? Would you recommend them?

Tired of using a floor jack and stands to do simple stuff underneath.

BUT - my son has a 95 Camaro and I think that low profile front requires those extensions I see on some of them?

The Race Ramp ones are like $300 per pair......

Thoughts?

Thanks

Hey Mike- I've been using the black plastic ones they sell at all the parts stores for $30-40... Been OK for 7 or 8 years now. Starting to crack a bit so I might replace them, certainly going to buy them again. Save the cash for the actual projects.

Just my .02

RWD cars are a pain on ramps, thet tend to scoot them across the foor, I have to use a 2x4 to brace them against the wall so they sit still. My FWD cars go right up them.

The ramps I use are metal Advance auto jobs. I have a tall pair of Sears ramps with the removable ramp but sometimes they do not behave properly plus they are too tall for normal cars.

I have a set of "Blitz" ramps.I had to make a couple of plywood pre-ramps to get my 2000 Camaro SS up on them , but everthing else just went right up.They were made in USA and less than $50.00 .I hope this helps.

I hate ramps, not sure why anyone would like them. Plus you have to start your car and drive it up. What if your doing work where you can't start it?

I replaced a starter on my front drive last night and changed the oil. Sure beat the heck out of jacking it up and setting the stands under it. No good place to jack up a FWD.

I have the standard issue metal ramps. Cut 2 pc 2 x 12" lumber 20" long as extensions Insert two wood screws (#12) in face of 2 x 12 on end, aligned to fit into holes on ramp.

i don't like ramps- i always feel like the car is going to fall on me, and they get in the way when doing actual work. plus, it takes less time to just grab the jack and a pair of stands than it takes to line up ramps and drive a car onto them.

i don't like ramps- i always feel like the car is going to fall on me, and they get in the way when doing actual work. plus, it takes less time to just grab the jack and a pair of stands than it takes to line up ramps and drive a car onto them.

It might take less time to grab the jack and stands, but for me at least it takes a lot less time to stick the ramps against the tires and drive on than it does to jack up the car and place the stands under it.......and, it's a lot less work.:)

They make 2 grades of the ABS plastic ramps, based on weight allowance. I have the cheaper ones (2 ton maybe?), and they have been fine. I got my 98 grand prix with all the plastic ground effects up and down them without problems. They are perfect for oil changes and stuff.

It might take less time to grab the jack and stands, but for me at least it takes a lot less time to stick the ramps against the tires and drive on than it does to jack up the car and place the stands under it.......and, it's a lot less work.:)
yeah, you're right- it takes sooo much effort to jack a car up and slide the stands into place.

Yeah, depends on your location, surface, and is the car driveable. Rhino Ramps here. Funny, it's always the jacks and stands I feel like the car would fall off. Never the ramps, almost impossible. Plus I live in earthquake land - no matter how strong your stands are - side-to-side motion is likely to drop them, not the ramps.

Hey - thanks for all the input......Went to Pep Boys and bought the Rhino 12000 ones. The Chevelle and the 95 Camaro went up on them fine.

I wanted an easy and quick way to get under the car to check out any issues like clutch linkage adjustment, maybe check bolts, etc. both front and back. You know, always seems to 'hear a new noise or something' and have to check it out.

For the 'real' work I would use my jack and tall stands to give me working room.

Again - thanks for the posts and opinions...........

I use both ramps, and stands....as well as rear wheel chocks for safety. The ramps just sit under the tires so if the jacks fail, the ramps will catch the car. I have some old orange metal ramps though with extra supports in them unlike the newer ramps, so I feel totally safe with them and the way they're welded together. Haven't tried driving up them yet...

Changed the oil in the wifes 98 Sebring yesterday. Ramps worked great.

Glad I have them now......

My first job out of high school was making about 2400 of these a day. I don't think I have ever used a pair. We made wheel chocks too, they came in handy. I hated making those damn ramps.

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I hate ramps, not sure why anyone would like them. Plus you have to start your car and drive it up. What if your doing work where you can't start it?

Well, you could always jack your car up, place the ramps underneath and then lower the jack. :D