HOW TO MAKE A SAFE SET OF CAR RAMPS

[Qcode351mach]

Guy's

Here's how to make a super safe set of car ramps on the cheap

6--2x8x8 or 2x10x8

first one on the bottom is 6 feet long.....then each layer or step is 1 foot shorter...use deck screws to screw together..fast cheap & SAFE this is the second set I have made..They work great & you can even back up on them to work on the rear.

 

[73 MACH 1 MAN]

They look good and absolutely much safer than the flimsy metal ones! Oh and I love the color of your car!

 

[Nance]

Good idea .I think I will make some this weekend.

 

[Don65Stang]

Scott, I believe your design for two ramps can be made out of (5) 2x8x8 boards.

Cut 2 of the boards at 6' to make the bottom 6' and top 2' sections for each ramp.

Cut 2 of the boards at 5' to make each ramps 5' and 3' sections.

Cut 1 of the boards at 4' to make both ramps 4' sections.

 

[Qcode351mach]

Scott, I believe your design for two ramps can be made out of (5) 2x8x8 boards.

Cut 2 of the boards at 6' to make the bottom 6' and top 2' sections for each ramp.

Cut 2 of the boards at 5' to make each ramps 5' and 3' sections.

Cut 1 of the boards at 4' to make both ramps 4' sections.

Your right Don,

Was late last night when i posted :sleepy:

 

[NitrousVa]

Great idea, I'm gonna have to make a set, thanks!

 

[DK73]

Wow Don that is so cool ::thumb:::goodpost: Regards Lars

 

[Vinnie]

I like!

2 questions though, if you don't mind:

Can you push your car up or do you need to drive it up?

I can't tell the thickness of the wood you used. Is it 1 or 2"?

Thanks, this post has been an inspiration ;-)

 

[timachone]

Scott,

this is a great idea, fantastic ::thumb:::goodpost::thankyouyellow:

Could you explain for me as a dumb German what do you understand by "deck screws"? Do mean screws with a flat top which are for wood?

Thank you!

 

[Qcode351mach]

Do mean screws with a flat top which are for wood?

Thank you!

You got it !

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Grip-Rite-8-x-2-1-2-in-Philips-Bugle-Head-Coarse-Thread-Sharp-Point-Polymer-Coated-Exterior-Screws-1-lb-Pack-PTN212S1/100173447

 

[luxstang]

They do work like a charm. I made a set right after this was posted at the time and I've been using them ever since.

My car is so low that I can't roll a jack under the front spoiler so I need them all the time to get the car high up enough so I can even jack it up.

 

[Vinnie]

Are you able to push the car up since our cars are not the lightest? Or do you drive up?

 

[luxstang]

Drive. I can't push it up the steps on the ramp.

 

[rocket366]

I like the wood idea!

However I have these Harbor Freight ramps on

my X-Mas List.

http://www.harborfreight.com/magnum-8tm-auto-ramp-set-with-built-in-safety-chock.html

Paul

 

[SteveO_71]

Here is the set I bought from Advance Auto. With promotions added in, they can be bought for $30, which isnt a bad price.

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/rhino-gear-rhinoramp-11909/10157441-P

 

[HighOctane]

I like the wood idea!

However I have these Harbor Freight ramps on

my X-Mas List.

http://www.harborfreight.com/magnum-8tm-auto-ramp-set-with-built-in-safety-chock.html

Paul

We have a set of those and they work well. We use them primarily for our 89 GT which is very low to the ground.