Car Ramps

[Michaelw]

I was looking for some ramps to use with the F Type so I can clean and protect the subframe.

I saw some being used by "Lunar" in the thread about rear diff oil change and after PMing him these seem ideal as they are wide enough (300mm) to take the F Type Rear Tyres. They are made by Durhand

 

[Lunar]

Glad to have been of assistance Michael.

Hope my tips prove handy.

 

[Lunar]

For anyone else considering them this might help...

It was difficult to find anything wide enough for the foot wide rear tyres and I certainly didn't want to run it up "almost wide enough" metal ones and do some damage.

So yes, I bought some Durhard ones like this ebay item 264356723653 and was fortunate to pick them up for £55.99 from Wide5awake - very prompt delivery, but he doesn't seem to have any showing at present, so you're looking at around £63.99 from what I can find.

I've just popped out to check and for the front it just catches on the air deflector under the spoiler as you try to align it, so you would need to sit the ramps on a couple of short lengths of decking so you drive on to that first and raise the front before you go up the ramps. As long as you're on the flat that's worked for me fine in the past with metal ramps but it might be worth to screw something into the wood to locate on the small bump feature at the start of the ramp to hold it in place on the wood. Maybe something like a small rubber bump stop would work nicely.

I have to say, compared to the heavy rusty ramps I'd been using for years the 2 piece plastic ones are so much better for handling and storage. Ideally an extra couple of inches of height would be good, but the lengths of wood trick works well when required, so very happy with them.

I would think the height would be fine for getting at all the brace fixings or to rub down and paint in place if you don't want to remove the exhaust back box.

 

[Fez]

Or if want a expensive option.

 

[RPSN]

Or if want a expensive option.

They look the business.

Can I ask what price they are and do you have a link for them?

TIA

 

[Fez]

Hi RPSN, goggle CJauto's heywood. The ramps are not cheap about £600. Can lift car 500mm off ground and really easy to use, built to last. I do the underside yearly on all my cars so was worth it to me.

 

[Lunar]

That's interesting to know for sure.

"want" = yes, can reasonably justify = unfortunately not for me.

...although if I had more cars in the fold???

 

[RPSN]

Hi RPSN, goggle CJauto's heywood. The ramps are not cheap about £600. Can lift car 500mm off ground and really easy to use, built to last. I do the underside yearly on all my cars so was worth it to me.

Cheers Fez.

Although not cheap, they're worth it......excellent ground clearance with them!

Looks like they have plenty of width for the tyres and I like the adjustable wheel stop.

I'll check them out online

 

[Jaguandy]

I'm lucky as I have a pit in my garage. Well, not lucky really, as not only does it have a foot of water in it that I pump out occasionally, but when the car is over it I can't get down into it.

 

[RPSN]

@Jaguandy

You're not getting much use out of that then, unless you have an assistant to move the car on and off for you?

 

[RPSN]

On the subject of car ramps, have a look at this lot!

 

[Lunar]

That last one looks like giant Jenga

 

[Anonymous]

20180916_114032(0).jpgOr if want a expensive option.

I have the exact same ones! They have been great for getting under the Jag and for servicing other cars, loads of clearance and really secure too. They weren’t cheap but the number of services (not FT!) I’ve done using them has justified the cost, my neighbours used them too!

Only thing I had to do was fit a low level wheel stop as the ones it came with were too high.

 

[ajac]

My Son and me went halves on these 2 years ago:
Fantastic it of kit. 1m rise - say to use, very little obstruction underneath. Worth their weight in gold. If you are a keen DIY'er or have a number of cars in the family fleet (like we do) its worth the expense.
https://strongmanlifts.co.uk/product/clifton/
Don't pay for the installation service, arrives on a flat bed transit almost fully assembled. Warning: very heavy bit of kit.

 

[ajac]

...oh and I forgot to say needs a special breaker in the fuse box - not just a standard 13amp, but only cost £25.00

 

[RPSN]

My Son and me went halves on these 2 years ago:
Fantastic it of kit. 1m rise - say to use, very little obstruction underneath. Worth their weight in gold. If you are a keen DIY'er or have a number of cars in the family fleet (like we do) its worth the expense.
https://strongmanlifts.co.uk/product/clifton/
Don't pay for the installation service, arrives on a flat bed transit almost fully assembled. Warning: very heavy bit of kit.

Now you're talking!.......can see why you went halvers with your son!

 

[MK18]

Very popular here in the U.S. are Race Ramps

The make many sizes and various approach angles to accommodate low-clearance vehicles. Very light too, at about 10-15 pounds each. Popular at track events.

I use a racing jack and their wheel cribs (and chocks) to service under the vehicle if you don't need to remove a wheel. The cribs come in various heights and can be double stacked to accommodate the desired height. Faster and easier than setting up on jack stands (again, if you don't need to remove a wheel). And can placed under all four wheels for complete lift (unlike ramps).

U.S. - https://www.raceramps.com/

U.K. - https://www.raceramps.co.uk/

 

[RPSN]

Very popular here in the U.S. are Race Ramps

The make many sizes and various approach angles to accommodate low-clearance vehicles. Very light too, at about 10-15 pounds each. Popular at track events.

I use a racing jack and their wheel cribs (and chocks) to service under the vehicle if you don't need to remove a wheel. The cribs come in various heights and can be double stacked to accommodate the desired height. Faster and easier than setting up on jack stands (again, if you don't need to remove a wheel). And can placed under all four wheels for complete lift (unlike ramps).

U.S. - https://www.raceramps.com/

U.K. - https://www.raceramps.co.uk/

Those wheel cribs look really good.....haven't seen them before.

They're reasonably priced too e.g. 12" High Wheel Crib - Set of 2 for £151.00

 

[MK18]

I have the 12", but the "adjustable" - 6" + 6". This gives you a bit more flexibility of either 12" one end or 6" all around. Also, remember the the wheel becomes un-sprung and sags as you lift it off of the floor, so you must jack higher than 12" to slip a full crib. This can cause anxiety depending on the vehicle.
With the double set you can step up the vehicle 6" at time.

I suppose you could augment the height by using wood blocks/boards as a supplemental base. Twelve inches has always provided me enough additional clearance.

 

[RPSN]

Although the adjustable 12” cribs are more expensive I can see they are more practical/versatile from what you've said, so the extra £50 (approx) is justified to help prevent any anxiety!

I’ve been using a trolley jack with axle stands and wheel chocks for years and have a selection of wooden blocks for extra height etc. An excellent manufacturer of this garage equipment is ‘SGS Engineering (UK) Ltd’ and their products are sturdy and built to last........prices are very good too.

https://www.sgs-engineering.com/garage-equipment/axle-stands