car ramps

longbridgehealey

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• Mar 22, 2011

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Good morning, everybody. My wife wants to get me car ramps for my birthday. Does anyone have any experience with Moss number 225-600, Race Ramps? Or have any other suggestions? I've got a 100-6 and two Sprites.

Thanks!
Larry

 

RAC68

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• Mar 22, 2011

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Although I can not recommend a set of commercially available ramps, there are instructions for building a terrific set ramps on John Sims web site at www.healey6.com “Technical”, “Miscellaneous”, “Drive on Ramps”. Although they may be overkill in meeting your objectives, they are the best I have seen in years and are worth the view.

Hope this helps,
Ray (64BJ8P1)

 

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Tproject

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• Mar 22, 2011

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Larry,

I have a BJ7. Researched ramps + purchased A set of 10" rise two piece ramps and two 10" pedestals for the rear. They work great and offer room to roll under the car with working room. They are very light weight but pricey. I found the best price at DiscountRamps site.

Tom

 

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Tproject

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• Mar 22, 2011

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Larry

PS Forgot to mention they are Race Ramps.

Tom

 

AUSMHLY

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• Mar 23, 2011

• #5

Hi Larry,

I use a pair of Rhino Ramps.
They cost about $50.00
Here's a couple stock photos.

Sturdy, durable ramps allow for safe access to the underside of your vehicle. Structural foam plastic construction makes these ramps strong enough to handle most loads (12,000 lb. GVW capacity) with Core-Trac non-skid feet. 17 degree incline allows for low clearance vehicles. Works great for cars, pick-ups, sport-utilities and vans. Blitz RhinoRamps - a must for your garage!

Dimensions: Length: 35", Width: 11", Height: 8.5".

 

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elrey

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• Mar 23, 2011

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Larry, be sure to make or buy, and use, some effective chocks for the wheels! --elrey

 

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longbridgehealey

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• Mar 23, 2011

• #7

Thanks everybody, I think were getting close to a decision. The Rhino ramps looks like they will do the job, and the money difference would help to acquire some of the other things the cars are needing. And yep, chocks for sure.

Larry

 

BritBox

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• Mar 24, 2011

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+1 on the Rhino Ramps. I've had a pair for nearly ten years and they've supported much heavier cars than my LBC. It takes a little while to wrap your brain around the idea of working underneath a car that is supported by plastic, but they work fine. Even used them on my son's '71 Chevy El Camino and that thing is a tank.

My only issue with ramps of any kind is that once you get your car onto the ramps, ground clearance at the other end is reduced enough to make it difficult to get a floor jack in place. I've had to use a scissors jack to raise the car enough to get my big floor jack underneath!

And, of course, do NOT forget to chock the tires at the end that is still on the ground! :shocked:

 

equiprx

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• Mar 24, 2011

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That's another reason why I need to switch cars to something more manageable. I can't get my car onto ramps. The bumper covers push them away before the tires catch. And then I would be working with two tons on plastic. Would someone please trade me a decent mini for three Jaguars.

 

Johnny

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• Mar 24, 2011

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I've tried many style of ramps and was never satisfied with any of them for a Healey or any other car. The first problem is lining them up to drive on. If not right you can drive right off of them, or worse, damage your car! Plus I never felt safe working underneath without jack stands and proper wheel chocks. Plus, they take up too much space in your garage, at least my garage. I'd much rather purchase a good floor jack and a set of 4 good jack stands. A ten inch working height is obtainable with a set of good jack stands, plus you can pull wheels off.

Sorry about throwing cold water on your wife's gift but you did ask. Maybe she could spring for a set of good jack stands or a real good floor jack?

 

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shorn

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• Mar 24, 2011

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I have used rhino ramps for about 6 years and they work great. The other end of the car gets very low as the only negative. Mine were on sale for $39.95 at what is now O'Reillys.

 

tahoe healey

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• Mar 24, 2011

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I like the open metal ones. They stack like spoons and sit upright on the top shelf in the garage. They will also hang on the wall if desired. I put my tools under the opening and it gives more light. The ones I have have an extension that fits on the beginning of the ramp to make the incline less then when the car is on top, you just remove the extra 8 inches until you drive down. To line them up, I place them in front, touching the tire. They are extremely sturdy but cannot be used if you intend to raise the whole car. A GOOD set of jack stands for that.
As an aside, I use a 1/4 inch thick steel plate, I think 14 inches long with a one inch turn-up along one side when I use the floor jacks. It distributes the weight and I get no dents in the frame.

 

AUSMHLY

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• Mar 24, 2011

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Hey TH,
Can you post a photo of your ramps, with some information of the brand, name, cost and where to purchase them?

Good to know what's out there.
Roger

 

Keoke

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• Mar 24, 2011

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Roger I have two sets similar to those that i purchased many years ago at " Pep-Boys " they are all metal, painted yellow and stack neatly too.--Keoke

 

John Turney

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• Mar 24, 2011

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I have had my stackable metal ones for > 20 years. Mine are red.

When I use a jack under the frame, I put a 2x4 between the jack and frame to protect the frame.

 

tahoe healey

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• Mar 24, 2011

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That sounds like them, Keoke. Do they have a Swiss cheese pattern on the riser? I'll look for the brand name this evening. Photo may be difficult for a couple of days as we are up to our asses (actually 10+ feet and more expected this afternoon) in snow. I have no room to move anything around in the garage with snow removal equipment every where. So far Spring sucks.

 

AUSMHLY

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• Mar 24, 2011

• #17

Are these the ramps you're referring to?

Petersen Tru-Cut Ultra Ramps

1-pc. steel construction
Stamped-in safety rig on each side of the inclines
2000-lb. rating per ramp
36in.L X 12 1/2in.W X 9in.H each

About $70.00
About $30.00 for the extensions

 

BabaKahawa

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• Mar 24, 2011

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Johnny said:

I've tried many style of ramps....I'd much rather purchase a good floor jack and a set of 4 good jack stands. A ten inch working height is obtainable with a set of good jack stands, plus you can pull wheels off.

Sorry about throwing cold water on your wife's gift but you did ask. Maybe she could spring for a set of good jack stands or a real good floor jack?

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I think you hit the nail on the head here Johnny. I have used ramps in the past, it's hard to get under and do much work..

In the end, good stands and a jack will benefit you more....

 

Keoke

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• Mar 24, 2011

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Yep Roger, those are typical but a similar set is available from PEP-Boys and others, on sale , for $29.95 I forget what the extensions cost. --Keoke-- :frown:


I noticed that the less expensive ones provide a littless lift about 10"

 

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elrey

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• Mar 24, 2011

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I've got a set in orange w/extensions but rarely use them as I prefer using a good jack and jack stands instead of driving up ramps that I may overshoot. --elrey