Compact Hydraulic Ramps

[ChazUwe]

Anyone here use these ramps, great thing about them is that the don't take up a load of space when not in use:

http://www.cjautos.eu/product_p/cr06x.htm

I have also seen them for a much cheaper price here, although does mean ordering from CZ...:

http://www.uni-max.co.uk/31629/d/

I have seen some posts where there was a group buy from Uni-max for the older type of ramps but I was just wondering if anyone has had any bad experiences ordering from Uni-Max?

Edited by ChazUwe on Thursday 21st May 07:41

[vetrof]

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

[DarkMatter]

I use a pair. For a TVR or other low car you'll need the optional ramp extensions (or a plank of wood).

If you are lifting the front of the car you really need to strap the wheels to the ramp and leave the car in neutral with the hand-brake off, otherwise with the rear wheels stationary as the ramp rises the platform moves towards the back of the car which cause the wheel to move to the front of the platform and possibly over the end-stop (and similar problems when lowering it).

There are no problems when raising the rear of the car.

These ramps would be ideal with two pairs so that you could raise front and rear of the car at the same time. Would be an ideal solution who has no room for a car lift.

[ChazUwe]

Thanks guys, had seen that other topic before but was hoping to get some feedback on whether Uni-max has been reliable with the products and ordering process in the past?

Interesting tip DarkMatter, would ratchet strap around each wheel and ramp plate do the trick? Do you have the 'new' type ones or the original set that I have also seen posted about? I would like 2 sets but funds are limited hence erring towards the better price of the Unimax site. I bet even with a hefty courier charge it is still well below the CJAuto's price......

[DarkMatter]

A ratchet strap should do the trick, mind you don't scratch the wheels.

I bought my ramps from an eBay seller, but he doesn't have any listed at the moment.

[mk1fan]

Bottom post on page 6 of this thread. More on page 7.

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

[ChazUwe]

Thanks all, think I will just chance it and order from UniMax, these are a new type compared to some of the older ones I have seen:







I don't have much space in my garage so I am investing in as compact items as I can get! Anyone know if the hydraulic hoses from the foot pump are long enough to reach both wheels on the side of a T350. As they have a short wheelbase it might just make it.....

[mach2]

DarkMatter said:

These ramps would be ideal with two pairs so that you could raise front and rear of the car at the same time. Would be an ideal solution who has no room for a car lift.

Do you mean like this?



I bought direct from uni-Max and can honestly say I had no problems whatsoever. Was able to track the package easily and they turned up on the day they specified. The only slight issue was I had to pay by international bank transfer through my bank and it cost me a few extra pennies.

[DarkMatter]

mach2 said:

Do you mean like this?

[ChazUwe]

Thanks Mack2, reassuring that others have ordered without issues. Will give them a try. At probably about £200 saving over CJAuto s ones it is worth the extra hassle!

Just out of interest are your hoses long enough to reach each wheel on the one side?

[mk1fan]

If you faced each ramp 'out' then I would think so.

[ChazUwe]

Placed order just now, total cost looks to be around £355 so good saving on the CJAutos ones! Thanks all!