Anyone use RHINO Ramps?
10-19-2009, 07:30 AM
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I bought them for the same reason, but returned them the next day. I don't know if it was my garage floor but the things kept sliding away....they only have 2 rubber friction pads, but the whole bottom should be rubber. And if you have any sort of lip or spoiler in the front...forget about it.
10-19-2009, 07:38 AM
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Originally Posted by jarekkaraban' post='1035708' date='Oct 19 2009, 11:35 AM
Hmmm....so what do you use now?
They have a really good price, they charge for the oil/filter/O-rings and an additional $30-40 for the actual labor.
10-19-2009, 07:49 AM
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i hate it when those ramps slide.
use a floor jack and jackstands. you might need to drive your car up on some wood blocks(2x4?) to get the front up a little first, then slide a floor jack under the front, and lift at the rubber pad jacking point underneath. then place jackstands.
use a floor jack and jackstands. you might need to drive your car up on some wood blocks(2x4?) to get the front up a little first, then slide a floor jack under the front, and lift at the rubber pad jacking point underneath. then place jackstands.
10-19-2009, 07:53 AM
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Originally Posted by jarekkaraban' post='1035695' date='Oct 19 2009, 11:23 AM
What are your thoughts?
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10-19-2009, 07:57 AM
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Originally Posted by luigi524td' post='1035725' date='Oct 19 2009, 11:53 AM
I haven't found ramps that are low enough to slip under the front lip (esp on my Roadster). So, I had some 2x8's cut on an angle on the end (like a 30 degree angle cut) ... stacked two of them to raise the car about 4" ... just enough to provide some wiggle room. I globbed the bottoms with silicone caulk so they don't slip! Works fine for quick simple oil service.
10-19-2009, 08:02 AM
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Originally Posted by luigi524td' post='1035725' date='Oct 19 2009, 11:53 AM
I haven't found ramps that are low enough to slip under the front lip (esp on my Roadster). So, I had some 2x8's cut on an angle on the end (like a 30 degree angle cut) ... stacked two of them to raise the car about 4" ... just enough to provide some wiggle room. I globbed the bottoms with silicone caulk so they don't slip! Works fine for quick simple oil service.
Think you can put a pic up of your ramp? I can't picture it
10-19-2009, 09:01 AM
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My Ride: 2005 BMW 545i, Titanium Silver. Bridgestone 760s on Weds Bavaria II 18" wheels, standard sport pack size. Sport, AT. Latest job - NGK Iridium IX plugs installed.
FWIW I use them and I don't have issues with them moving. if your car is lower than stock then they will catch the front spoiler and probably slide. My garage floor has a rough surface and that probably helps it stay in place.
10-19-2009, 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by LJTX545I' post='1035783' date='Oct 19 2009, 10:01 AM
FWIW I use them and I don't have issues with them moving. if your car is lower than stock then they will catch the front spoiler and probably slide. My garage floor has a rough surface and that probably helps it stay in place.
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