Low Level Ramps

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Gad-Westy

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14,520 posts

212 months

Tuesday 3rd December 2019
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Just wondering if people find these handy?

Talking about this sort of thing:

https://www.halfords.com/workshop-tools/garage-wor...tongue outla-331413794817|crid:291898457405|nw:g|rnd:15219977737328058818|dvc:c|adp:1o3|mt:|loc:1006659&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIvJv48L-Z5gIVCLLtCh0vzw60EAQYAyABEgKNtfD_BwE

It's really just for making rear undertray easier to remove and then get a jack under the rear of the car.

I do have conventional steel ramps too but they're very steep and the front lip of the car will catch on ground if I take it to full height. And they're a bit big and clumsy to move around.

Input greatly appreciate

Kev_Mk3

2,739 posts

94 months

Tuesday 3rd December 2019
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I keep looking at these as I cant get my jack under unless the car is on wood. Still undecided if to take the plunge as so many available.

Gad-Westy

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14,520 posts

212 months

Wednesday 4th December 2019
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https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-x-Car-Ramp-1-5-Ton-15...

Fairly cheap on ebay. My assumption is that these would just help a bit in terms of being able to get to the undertray to remove to then be able to jack properly. Hate jacking forward of the undertray, seems way too unstable.

Mansfield

198 posts

104 months

Friday 6th December 2019
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Gad-Westy said:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-x-Car-Ramp-1-5-Ton-15...

Fairly cheap on ebay. My assumption is that these would just help a bit in terms of being able to get to the undertray to remove to then be able to jack properly. Hate jacking forward of the undertray, seems way too unstable.
I've got those and they are perfect for getting under trays off, adjusting dampers (if you have that type) and the anti roll bar. Easily fit in the boot too if you want to take along to any track days.

Gad-Westy

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14,520 posts

212 months

Friday 6th December 2019
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Cheers folks. I'll go for a set of them then. I did consider the caravan levelling type ones but I wasn't keen on having several steps. One smooth gradient would be the preference.

Drihump Trolomite

5,048 posts

80 months

Saturday 21st December 2019
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There was a chap, rochdale based I think, who makes ramps (proper ones) for lotus. I bought kine from him via Ebay, welded and 10 years on still a godsend

Very long gradual metal ramps, used them on all my cars. I wouldnt go near anything else.

JJ55

648 posts

114 months

Tuesday 24th December 2019
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I’ve used a set similar to help get a jack under the back of my Clio.

Drihump Trolomite

5,048 posts

80 months

Tuesday 24th December 2019
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TJS10 said:
This sort of thing ?

No. Normal ramps, very long and gradual, wouldn't feel happy under thos things

Lotobear

6,229 posts

127 months

Tuesday 7th January 2020
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I was looking at those plastic 'helper' ramps to get my Evora onto my 2 post lift but thought the price was frankly ridiculous.

A length of 9" x 3" joist offcut later and a shallow angle slash cut (and much sweating using a hand saw!) and, hey presto, two perfect ramps for free.




Gad-Westy

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14,520 posts

212 months

Tuesday 7th January 2020
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Lotobear said:
I was looking at those plastic 'helper' ramps to get my Evora onto my 2 post lift but thought the price was frankly ridiculous.

A length of 9" x 3" joist offcut later and a shallow angle slash cut (and much sweating using a hand saw!) and, hey presto, two perfect ramps for free.
Top DIY ing. I have used various wooden blocks etc in the past but fancied something a little more purpose made and neat. I think I paid £20 for the pair of mine delivered. Admittedly it's not as cheap as free but they store neatly and are nice and light for squeezing past the car with . Pretty happy with them.



Kev_Mk3

2,739 posts

94 months

Tuesday 7th January 2020
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Gad-Westy said:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-x-Car-Ramp-1-5-Ton-15...

Fairly cheap on ebay. My assumption is that these would just help a bit in terms of being able to get to the undertray to remove to then be able to jack properly. Hate jacking forward of the undertray, seems way too unstable.
Mrs got me these for xmas - fantastic things

Connor90

12 posts

56 months

Thursday 9th January 2020
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Gad-Westy said:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-x-Car-Ramp-1-5-Ton-15...

Fairly cheap on ebay. My assumption is that these would just help a bit in terms of being able to get to the undertray to remove to then be able to jack properly. Hate jacking forward of the undertray, seems way too unstable.
I use these and they work perfectly for undertray removal.
Also handy when jacking the whole car up on stands, which on a elise is a right pain!

GaryF

970 posts

252 months

Thursday 9th January 2020
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Connor90 said:
Gad-Westy said:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-x-Car-Ramp-1-5-Ton-15...

Fairly cheap on ebay. My assumption is that these would just help a bit in terms of being able to get to the undertray to remove to then be able to jack properly. Hate jacking forward of the undertray, seems way too unstable.
I use these and they work perfectly for undertray removal.
Also handy when jacking the whole car up on stands, which on a elise is a right pain!
Can someone please tell me what max height these are? Thanks.

Connor90

12 posts

56 months

Friday 10th January 2020
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GaryF said:
Connor90 said:
Gad-Westy said:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-x-Car-Ramp-1-5-Ton-15...

Fairly cheap on ebay. My assumption is that these would just help a bit in terms of being able to get to the undertray to remove to then be able to jack properly. Hate jacking forward of the undertray, seems way too unstable.
I use these and they work perfectly for undertray removal.
Also handy when jacking the whole car up on stands, which on a elise is a right pain!
Can someone please tell me what max height these are? Thanks.
The ad says 80mm, which the car will sit just under that. It's not a great deal, but I have a splitter and wouldn't get away with anything much taller that I can reverse onto.

GaryF

970 posts

252 months

Friday 10th January 2020
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Thanks. Won't be high enough for my needs.

Composite Guru

2,205 posts

202 months

Friday 10th January 2020
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I have some of this for my Elise Cup. Plenty of room to work under the back of the car.

161914 1 Pair KATSU Heavy Duty Plastic Garage Workshop Car Service Ramps https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01M1I05P8/ref=cm_sw_r...

Gad-Westy

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14,520 posts

212 months

Saturday 11th January 2020
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Composite Guru said:
I have some of this for my Elise Cup. Plenty of room to work under the back of the car.

161914 1 Pair KATSU Heavy Duty Plastic Garage Workshop Car Service Ramps https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01M1I05P8/ref=cm_sw_r...
They look good. 210mm of height gained.

ads v6

978 posts

201 months

Tuesday 14th January 2020
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On my S2 exige to change the exhaust I used 3 paving flags under each rear wheel stacked in a pyramid formation got that little bit more height to make switching easier.

smiles1

543 posts

221 months

Tuesday 14th January 2020
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TJS10 said:
This sort of thing ?

If anyone is interested, I have a set of these for sale smile


smiles1

543 posts

221 months

Thursday 16th January 2020
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Yes that's them. Mine even have all the Lotus specific adapters. They are great for using simply as a ramp, or for longer jobs you can get all 4 wheels off the car and the car is at a height that gives you so much more space for crawling around underneath.

Shame to sell them but I have no garage when I move.