DIY Work Ramps

[46Tbird]

This is sticks-and-stones simple "tech" but I thought it may help someone out there.

It's a PITA to get a jack under most Mustangs, and basically impossible to get a jack under a lowered one. I've had quite a few lowered cars and these ramps are an indispensable tool for the garage. They're safer than those cheap steel ramps that are too narrow for any performance tires and slide all over the driveway or garage floor. I can do almost all my basic maintenance by just driving up onto these, and of course they make it easy to slide a jack under the car to get it higher when needed.

Go to Home Depot and buy a 12' long 2x12. Have them cut it into two 3' sections, two 2' sections, and two 1' sections. They'll cut it for free. Nail them together and voila. Hope this helps.

 

[86GT351]

I have a set of these at my shop. Even with a lift, certain cars need to have them to help lifting them!

 

[19COBRA93]

I built some ramps identical to those a while back. I even mounted some handles on the big ends to move them around easier.

Those are a must on a lowered car.

 

[46Tbird]

I built some ramps identical to those a while back. I even mounted some handles on the big ends to move them around easier.

Good idea. Even though this method only raises the car six inches, they are pretty heavy. I thought about adding a 4' section at the bottom but holy crap it would be REALLY heavy then. lol

 

[19COBRA93]

That's why I added the handles. They're fairly heavy. I also have a very smooth garage floor, so I added some duct tape to the bottom to help keep them from sliding.

 

[46Tbird]

Another good idea. I think some adhesive-backed sandpaper for a DA may also work.

 

[killermustang]

ill have too make myself a pair of these

 

[SS KILLR]

pretty nifty

 

[69Mach1-409]

I had a set of these for years! They went upto around 10" and worked great, but (like was already stated) were heavy!!!

I ended up giving them away once my gf bought me a set of Race Ramps a few years back.

 

[irishpwr46]

i used to have a set of railroad ties that i cut. lost them along the way somewhere. i actually wanna try and get another set, but these may work just as well

 

[Doug1227]

Ghetto-fabulous! I think I'd like to make some of these, but taller for oil changes, etc.

 

[tjm73]

If anyone is concerned about weight capacity (why would you be?) my Father uses this exact setup to level his 35 foot motor home.

If you cut 45 degree angle on the end each piece the car will "climb" it easier.

I like the duct tape for smooth floor idea. A more permanent idea might be a few cheap rubber floor mats from Wal-mart cut into strips and screwed (or nailed) to the board.

a 2x12 is really 1.5 x 11.5, so you'll get 4.5" of lift not 6". BUya 2x12x8 foot and cut it in half. Add it to the bottom. Then you would have 6 inches.

I used a single 18" 2x8 to get my jack under my old car and then used a pair of jack stands.

 

[46Tbird]

Ghetto-fabulous! I think I'd like to make some of these, but taller for oil changes, etc.

You're pretty skinny Duggles, I don't think you'll need them much taller.

 

[tjm73]

like this....

Also a small stop at the end so you don't accidentally drive off the end isn't a bad idea either.

 

[HitandRunDriver]

nice!

 

[Jivefive0]

great idea and thanks for posting!

 

[bigwilly43729]

I've wondered if there was a way to make something like this, but reinforced with fiberglass to cut down on some of the weight; for storage purposes mostly. I'm betting the material cost would be the same as a set of long race ramps though. May have to look into that...

 

[46Tbird]

Sloped ramps have a disadvantage in that they will usually drag the lowest part of the chin spoiler before the tires even get to the ramp. These graduated steps keep that from happening.

You guys are welcome to fiberglass/angle cut/add a stop/chamfer/drill lightening holes... but I'm a KISS kind of guy and these work fine for me.

 

[psycho bob]

drilling holes is actually a great idea to lighten them up.

 

[shark tales]

might be ghetto but it works very well