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#458611 - 05/17/08 03:51 PM BJ8 approach / depart angles
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My new workshop floor of necessity is somewhat higher than the surrounding ground, so I need to form a concrete ramp. Does anyone know the maximum angle of the ramp before grounding a BJ8 when it goes over the 'crest' onto the flat?

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#458666 - 05/17/08 08:50 PM Re: BJ8 approach / depart angles [Re: AndrewMawson]
Bruce Bowker Offline
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Experiment with some pieces of wood.
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#458762 - 05/18/08 10:44 AM Re: BJ8 approach / depart angles [Re: Bruce Bowker]
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I agree with Bruce. I don't think there is an exact measurement anymore. With springs sagging, different tire diameters, exhaust systems, etc. there are a lot of variables. I made some ramps into my garage just to be safe.


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#458766 - 05/18/08 11:01 AM Re: BJ8 approach / depart angles [Re: Bruce Bowker]
AndrewMawson Offline
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Originally Posted By: Bruce Bowker
Experiment with some pieces of wood.


Good theory Bruce, but the BJ8's in storage, hence the question!!

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#458800 - 05/18/08 02:22 PM Re: BJ8 approach / depart angles [Re: GregW]
Patrick67BJ8 Offline
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Originally Posted By: GregW
I agree with Bruce. I don't think there is an exact measurement anymore. With springs sagging, different tire diameters, exhaust systems, etc. there are a lot of variables. I made some ramps into my garage just to be safe.


How about "hydraulics". Lowriders use them!
LOL
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#458814 - 05/18/08 03:36 PM Re: BJ8 approach / depart angles [Re: Patrick67BJ8]
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Guess if anyone here was weird enough to use hydraulics, it'd be me. laugh
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