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callahan
Original Poster
269 posts
76 months
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Throttle Body
146 posts
43 months
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I can't make a recommendation, but I must say that I would only buy ramps of a reputable brand, or from a reputable supplier. I don't fancy climbing under a car knowing that it is supported by ramps of unknown quality.
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myles1972
545 posts
41 months
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I got hold of a set of halfords ramps for a very cheap price but find that they are too tall, or the angle is too steep to put either my impreza or 206 on.
Youd do best getting some of these long ramps to futureproof your purchase.
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DaveV6
231 posts
78 months
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myles1972
545 posts
41 months
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Thanks for that Dave, Ill be getting a set of them!
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callahan
Original Poster
269 posts
76 months
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I borrowed a pair of ramps from a friend a few years back and my C36 caught on them - those extensions look far better than the paving slabs I ended up using.... What about the matching ramps - http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/... - would they be good enough? Thanks
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misteradz
87 posts
12 months
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Ive been looking for the same thing myself. Just spoken with a mate of mine who does all his own servicing etc and said he gets alot of his tools etc from Machine Mart.
Think I'll pop down there today and take a look
Adam
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Cooper1999
184 posts
69 months
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marcus85
142 posts
19 months
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I have some wooden ones, I find the metal ones are a pain to drive on as they slip. Mine are pretty low due to the wood used. I might make some higher ones from some oak gate posts I have.
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Lunja
324 posts
55 months
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callahan said: I borrowed a pair of ramps from a friend a few years back and my C36 caught on them - those extensions look far better than the paving slabs I ended up using.... What about the matching ramps - http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/... - would they be good enough? Thanks May be a bit late to the thread but I have a set of Machine Mart ramps and matching extensions. They've been fine so far and I can get my lowered Eunos onto them without a problem. They also do a low hydraulic jack and axle stands which may be of interest.
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Pupp
6,760 posts
142 months
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Just had the first try-out today of a set of hydraulic ramps. Not cheap but very good in use with the Chimp. Easy as pie and rock solid once aloft - loads of height; almost couldn't reach the diff filler!  
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Wedg1e
22,808 posts
135 months
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Pupp said: Just had the first try-out today of a set of hydraulic ramps. Not cheap but very good in use with the Chimp. Easy as pie and rock solid once aloft - loads of height; almost couldn't reach the diff filler! They haven't thought that out properly; it'd make more sense to have unequal length hoses so you could put the pump to one side for easier access.
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Pupp
6,760 posts
142 months
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Wedg1e said: They haven't thought that out properly; it'd make more sense to have unequal length hoses so you could put the pump to one side for easier access. The pump/hose couplings are QD fittings if you need the pump out of the way
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ch427
635 posts
103 months
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they look the b  ks,im going to invest in a set soon.
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R500POP
5,965 posts
80 months
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Cooper1999 said: That's bloody good value in my opinion.
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Crafty_
4,766 posts
70 months
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Pupp said: Just had the first try-out today of a set of hydraulic ramps. Not cheap but very good in use with the Chimp. Easy as pie and rock solid once aloft - loads of height; almost couldn't reach the diff filler! Do they have any sort of mechanical lock ? I wouldn't be getting under there if they don't.
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Pupp
6,760 posts
142 months
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Crafty_ said: Do they have any sort of mechanical lock ? I wouldn't be getting under there if they don't. Yep, a substantial device on each ram that locks it out. Paid very close and careful scrutiny to that!
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Wedg1e
22,808 posts
135 months
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Pupp said: The pump/hose couplings are QD fittings if you need the pump out of the way Sound idea
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Oldred_V8S
1,735 posts
108 months
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Pupp said: Just had the first try-out today of a set of hydraulic ramps. Not cheap but very good in use with the Chimp. Easy as pie and rock solid once aloft - loads of height; almost couldn't reach the diff filler! Do you have a link for these please?
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944fan
1,979 posts
55 months
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myles1972 said: Thanks for that Dave, Ill be getting a set of them! Be careful with them. The extensions are not that strong. I used them once and they were slightly uneven. Drove an Audi A6 onto them and bent them.
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