Making some ramps

D1sclaimer · 03-03-2008, 12:42 AM

I've put some thought into this and decided that I'm gonna make my own car ramps out of some wood that I have laying around. I already know how I'll make them, I just need to know how high. I'll be doing some minor exhaust work and oil changes with them. Would you say 8 inches high would work fine or more?

SilverS2K422 · 03-03-2008, 01:01 AM

i would go 10inches so you got some room to move your arms around

D1sclaimer · 03-03-2008, 01:04 AM

sweet thanks man. I was thinking around 10 also, but most of the ones you can buy are about 8 inches.

SilverS2K422 · 03-03-2008, 01:06 AM

yea i figure if your ganna make it your self why not make it better

Java Junky · 03-03-2008, 05:03 AM

D, not fer nothin', rampin' Stewie up to a height'uv even 10 inches is gonna require a substantial chunk/length'a wood.
You can never have enough room (short'uv'a pit 'r a lift) to work on a car. As you sound like you're gonna be workin' with some sizeable piecey-parts, I think that even 10 inches is gonna be inadequate.
A job like an exhaust change ('r anythin' as involved) might be better served by jackin' the car up n' suspendin' it proper with either a good set'a jackstands 'r, if you're commited ta woodworkin', jackin' it up n' placin' a set'uv substantial, wider'n they are tall blocks under the wheelz.
10 inches ain't gonna properly ge'cher creeper under'er.
Java

sonic · 03-03-2008, 09:51 AM

I agree with Java. I would go alot higher than 10".

gomarlins3 · 03-03-2008, 11:29 AM

You have more guts then I do to get under a car help up with wood unless it is a SOLID ramp.

D1sclaimer · 03-03-2008, 11:44 AM

I've got some long pieces of wood. Im not gonna be changing out the entire exhaust, just from the cat and back.

Wood is a very strong item. As long as it doesn't split, it will hold more than fine. I've got some quality wood that'll hold around 5,000 psi. Try finding a stronger metal for cheap. http://www.woodworkweb.com/index.php...=146&Itemid=51

Dr. Jimbo · 03-03-2008, 12:02 PM

$35 for the durable plastic resin ramps at Kragen Auto Parts. The S goes right up on them without scraping. But I don't think they're tall enough for what you want to do.

gomarlins3 · 03-03-2008, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D1sclaimer

Wood is a very strong item. As long as it doesn't split, it will hold more than fine. I've got some quality wood that'll hold around 5,000 psi. Try finding a stronger metal for cheap. http://www.woodworkweb.com/index.php...=146&Itemid=51

I know it's strong, it holds up my house. I am just saying I wouldn't get under the car.

03-03-2008, 12:42 AM	#1 (permalink)
D1sclaimer Mustang Killer Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 474	Making some ramps I've put some thought into this and decided that I'm gonna make my own car ramps out of some wood that I have laying around. I already know how I'll make them, I just need to know how high. I'll be doing some minor exhaust work and oil changes with them. Would you say 8 inches high would work fine or more? __________________ It’s alright. I aint losing. This fool’s running a Honda 2000. I’ll win, that way me and my dad can roll together when he gets out of prison. It’s all good.

03-03-2008, 01:04 AM	#3 (permalink)
D1sclaimer Mustang Killer Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 474	sweet thanks man. I was thinking around 10 also, but most of the ones you can buy are about 8 inches. __________________ It’s alright. I aint losing. This fool’s running a Honda 2000. I’ll win, that way me and my dad can roll together when he gets out of prison. It’s all good.

03-03-2008, 05:03 AM	#5 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,433	D, not fer nothin', rampin' Stewie up to a height'uv even 10 inches is gonna require a substantial chunk/length'a wood. You can never have enough room (short'uv'a pit 'r a lift) to work on a car. As you sound like you're gonna be workin' with some sizeable piecey-parts, I think that even 10 inches is gonna be inadequate. A job like an exhaust change ('r anythin' as involved) might be better served by jackin' the car up n' suspendin' it proper with either a good set'a jackstands 'r, if you're commited ta woodworkin', jackin' it up n' placin' a set'uv substantial, wider'n they are tall blocks under the wheelz. 10 inches ain't gonna properly ge'cher creeper under'er. Java __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

03-03-2008, 09:51 AM	#6 (permalink)
sonic Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Southern MD Posts: 966	I agree with Java. I would go alot higher than 10". __________________ GO FAST OR GO HOME

03-03-2008, 11:29 AM	#7 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 2,807	You have more guts then I do to get under a car help up with wood unless it is a SOLID ramp. __________________ Yablownowitz Racing brought to you by Anytime Fitness. Happiness is a nice road, great weather, and driving the S with Sue in the seat next to me. "Whatever you do, where ever you go, enjoy the drive." I know for a FACT that the last year of production of the S2000 is 2003!!!!! After that, it will be the S2200 under an assumed name.

03-03-2008, 01:01 AM	#2 (permalink)
SilverS2K422 B.A.M.F. Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 578	i would go 10inches so you got some room to move your arms around

03-03-2008, 01:06 AM	#4 (permalink)
SilverS2K422 B.A.M.F. Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 578	yea i figure if your ganna make it your self why not make it better

03-03-2008, 11:44 AM	#8 (permalink)
D1sclaimer Mustang Killer Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 474	I've got some long pieces of wood. Im not gonna be changing out the entire exhaust, just from the cat and back. Wood is a very strong item. As long as it doesn't split, it will hold more than fine. I've got some quality wood that'll hold around 5,000 psi. Try finding a stronger metal for cheap. http://www.woodworkweb.com/index.php...=146&Itemid=51 __________________ It’s alright. I aint losing. This fool’s running a Honda 2000. I’ll win, that way me and my dad can roll together when he gets out of prison. It’s all good.

03-03-2008, 12:02 PM	#9 (permalink)
Dr. Jimbo Don't taze me bro! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Santa Barbara, Ca. Posts: 1,022	$35 for the durable plastic resin ramps at Kragen Auto Parts. The S goes right up on them without scraping. But I don't think they're tall enough for what you want to do.

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