Ramps

[Lewis07]

Anyone here used Halfords car ramps for their Ro? Do they fit the bill? Cheers.

[MadMaxHSV]

Pretty sure they aren't wide enough for the ro's 245's.

[nitrosman1]

i did it once with the aid of bits of wood to get you started up them ,its a bit nerve racking tho and the tyres overhang a little

[Lewis07]

Cheers chaps. Glad I asked. Think I'll give it a miss and stick to axle stands. Presumably they are OK?

[MadMaxHSV]

Depends on the Axle stands
I use a set of ratchet 3 tonners. Maybe overkill but I know they won't do an impression of a paper cup on me.
There's the obvious warnings to be careful still. Make sure they're seated on something sturdy (sub-frame mount etc) and check them when jacking up (the car can move alot in several directions).
I'm hopefully stating the obvious.

[stigmundfreud]

they arent any use, i ended up getting some custom mades from ebay for around 120 notes. Gradual ramp with enough width for ro tyres well worth the money. When I get a chance I will find the link

[Ferb]

I cut up some scaffold boards. 3 boards thick screwed together, bottom one about 3 foot in lenth and the ends cut at 45 degrees. Its just high enough to do a oil change, and very easy for the trolley jack

[Lewis07-Hitman]

A link to that site would be good Stig mate.

[porrohman]

Ferb said:

I cut up some scaffold boards. 3 boards thick screwed together, bottom one about 3 foot in lenth and the ends cut at 45 degrees. Its just high enough to do a oil change, and very easy for the trolley jack

Now that is a good idea, no chance of them collapsing and you can make the gradient as gentle as required so the front doesn't scrape. Simple ones are always the best

[stigmundfreud]

Lewis07-Hitman said:

A link to that site would be good Stig mate.

Here is the ph thread I started http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/gassing/topic.asp?h=0...

Alas I cannot find the ebay sellers details but Andyquantum on that thread should be able to direct you to the guy. I have mine in the garden, no rust and very well built. They just fit 255's on but he can custom make ramps to take wider

[MyM8V8]

If you are using standard car ramps, be careful not to use them on a smooth floor as did. As I was (carefully) rolling off, one slipped away and the ute's back end bounced on it and smashed a rear skirt.

[stigmundfreud]

ouch!