fell off ramps
10-08-2002, 02:46 PM
#1
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2001
Posts: 381
fell off ramps
so I decided to change the oil in my car using a set of ramps I borrowed from my friend. Never used ramps before, so I wanted to see what the big deal was.
Anyway, they were metal ramps and the were getting pushed a bit by the front underside of the bumper. I reved it a bit and got the car up, but I guess I must have push the ramps unevenly becasue the car came crashing down - about 1.5 feet. I had to jack the car a bit on either side to pull the ramps out. The only body damage was the mudflaps got a bit dislodged, but nothing too bad. The car drove fine and the alignment wasn't even off.
This morning though, I've started to hear a bit of a rattle from the front passenger side when I go over bumps. It's kinda freaking me out since I'm not sure if its from the fall or just something that's developed over time.
Do you guys have thoughts of what it could be? The car still rides fine and doesn't bounce abnormally in the front so I don't think it's shocks. I hope I didn't bust anything expensive. From what I can see under the car nothing is out of place.
I'm so ****ed at my stupidity. I should have had my buddy help me to get up there and make sure the ramps didn't slide around. Oh well, I stick with the jack stands from now on.
Anyway, they were metal ramps and the were getting pushed a bit by the front underside of the bumper. I reved it a bit and got the car up, but I guess I must have push the ramps unevenly becasue the car came crashing down - about 1.5 feet. I had to jack the car a bit on either side to pull the ramps out. The only body damage was the mudflaps got a bit dislodged, but nothing too bad. The car drove fine and the alignment wasn't even off.
This morning though, I've started to hear a bit of a rattle from the front passenger side when I go over bumps. It's kinda freaking me out since I'm not sure if its from the fall or just something that's developed over time.
Do you guys have thoughts of what it could be? The car still rides fine and doesn't bounce abnormally in the front so I don't think it's shocks. I hope I didn't bust anything expensive. From what I can see under the car nothing is out of place.
I'm so ****ed at my stupidity. I should have had my buddy help me to get up there and make sure the ramps didn't slide around. Oh well, I stick with the jack stands from now on.
10-08-2002, 02:56 PM
#2
Re: fell off ramps
Originally posted by medic
so I decided to change the oil in my car using a set of ramps I borrowed from my friend. Never used ramps before, so I wanted to see what the big deal was.
Anyway, they were metal ramps and the were getting pushed a bit by the front underside of the bumper. I reved it a bit and got the car up, but I guess I must have push the ramps unevenly becasue the car came crashing down - about 1.5 feet. I had to jack the car a bit on either side to pull the ramps out. The only body damage was the mudflaps got a bit dislodged, but nothing too bad. The car drove fine and the alignment wasn't even off.
This morning though, I've started to hear a bit of a rattle from the front passenger side when I go over bumps. It's kinda freaking me out since I'm not sure if its from the fall or just something that's developed over time.
Do you guys have thoughts of what it could be? The car still rides fine and doesn't bounce abnormally in the front so I don't think it's shocks. I hope I didn't bust anything expensive. From what I can see under the car nothing is out of place.
I'm so ****ed at my stupidity. I should have had my buddy help me to get up there and make sure the ramps didn't slide around. Oh well, I stick with the jack stands from now on.
so I decided to change the oil in my car using a set of ramps I borrowed from my friend. Never used ramps before, so I wanted to see what the big deal was.
Anyway, they were metal ramps and the were getting pushed a bit by the front underside of the bumper. I reved it a bit and got the car up, but I guess I must have push the ramps unevenly becasue the car came crashing down - about 1.5 feet. I had to jack the car a bit on either side to pull the ramps out. The only body damage was the mudflaps got a bit dislodged, but nothing too bad. The car drove fine and the alignment wasn't even off.
This morning though, I've started to hear a bit of a rattle from the front passenger side when I go over bumps. It's kinda freaking me out since I'm not sure if its from the fall or just something that's developed over time.
Do you guys have thoughts of what it could be? The car still rides fine and doesn't bounce abnormally in the front so I don't think it's shocks. I hope I didn't bust anything expensive. From what I can see under the car nothing is out of place.
I'm so ****ed at my stupidity. I should have had my buddy help me to get up there and make sure the ramps didn't slide around. Oh well, I stick with the jack stands from now on.
10-08-2002, 07:34 PM
#3
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2000
Posts: 159
ramps
I drive them onto a plank of wood first. This raises the car an inch and the car will clear the ramps. The incline of the ramps then rests on the plank and the weight of the car on the inclines keeps everything in place.
John
John
10-08-2002, 11:17 PM
#5
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 569
damn...that can be scarry!!!
When i changed out my axils, I use the crappy stock jack until my bro came home w/ the floor jack. I only had the pass side up and i was about 1/2 way under the brakes messing with my springs, moved out of the way and about 2 secs later the jack broke and the car came crashing down!!!!! It hit on my sway bar b4 the brakes which is a good thing, but 2 more seconds under the car, I would ahve been toast.........
When i changed out my axils, I use the crappy stock jack until my bro came home w/ the floor jack. I only had the pass side up and i was about 1/2 way under the brakes messing with my springs, moved out of the way and about 2 secs later the jack broke and the car came crashing down!!!!! It hit on my sway bar b4 the brakes which is a good thing, but 2 more seconds under the car, I would ahve been toast.........
10-08-2002, 11:59 PM
#6
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2002
Posts: 104
Originally posted by pearl93max
damn...that can be scarry!!!
When i changed out my axils, I use the crappy stock jack until my bro came home w/ the floor jack. I only had the pass side up and i was about 1/2 way under the brakes messing with my springs, moved out of the way and about 2 secs later the jack broke and the car came crashing down!!!!! It hit on my sway bar b4 the brakes which is a good thing, but 2 more seconds under the car, I would ahve been toast.........
damn...that can be scarry!!!
When i changed out my axils, I use the crappy stock jack until my bro came home w/ the floor jack. I only had the pass side up and i was about 1/2 way under the brakes messing with my springs, moved out of the way and about 2 secs later the jack broke and the car came crashing down!!!!! It hit on my sway bar b4 the brakes which is a good thing, but 2 more seconds under the car, I would ahve been toast.........
Dude that had to be some kind of miracle
Glad to see your still responding to these threads and not under your car
10-09-2002, 12:31 AM
#7
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2002
Posts: 2,208
Originally posted by pearl93max
damn...that can be scarry!!!
When i changed out my axils, I use the crappy stock jack until my bro came home w/ the floor jack. I only had the pass side up and i was about 1/2 way under the brakes messing with my springs, moved out of the way and about 2 secs later the jack broke and the car came crashing down!!!!! It hit on my sway bar b4 the brakes which is a good thing, but 2 more seconds under the car, I would ahve been toast.........
damn...that can be scarry!!!
When i changed out my axils, I use the crappy stock jack until my bro came home w/ the floor jack. I only had the pass side up and i was about 1/2 way under the brakes messing with my springs, moved out of the way and about 2 secs later the jack broke and the car came crashing down!!!!! It hit on my sway bar b4 the brakes which is a good thing, but 2 more seconds under the car, I would ahve been toast.........
10-09-2002, 12:39 PM
#10
I can't think that ANYTHING is truly safe about lifting a 1/2 ton piece of metal, plastic, and wiring with jacks, ramps, or stands. Heck, we all know that Murphy's Law is in FULL EFFECT!!!
Just be careful, all!!
Just be careful, all!!
10-09-2002, 06:29 PM
#11
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2002
Posts: 350
jacks can be weird...
what are these called... they are a piramid (cant spell) shape and are used after you jack the car up with the floor jack. they go on all 4 corners.anyone know what kinds of stands those are?? i feel dumb. haha
10-09-2002, 06:37 PM
#12
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2002
Posts: 350
LOL OMG. i know. G3max just mention bout jack stands. im not thinking
Originally posted by nismo-max500
what are these called... they are a piramid (cant spell) shape and are used after you jack the car up with the floor jack. they go on all 4 corners.anyone know what kinds of stands those are?? i feel dumb. haha
what are these called... they are a piramid (cant spell) shape and are used after you jack the car up with the floor jack. they go on all 4 corners.anyone know what kinds of stands those are?? i feel dumb. haha
10-09-2002, 08:53 PM
#13
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2001
Posts: 241
Re: Re: Any of you boys heard of jack stands?????
Originally posted by Brendan
those can fall too man, personally i think the ramps are more safe if you know what your doin
those can fall too man, personally i think the ramps are more safe if you know what your doin
10-15-2002, 06:38 PM
#15
Re: Any of you boys heard of jack stands?????
Originally posted by G3Max
10-15-2002, 09:16 PM
#16
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2001
Posts: 989
If you didn't know this, NEVER support a vehicle with cinderblocks either. If you do it the wrong way, they will collapse..happened to my uncle. He is no longer with us. Just stick with the jack and stands, chock the wheels, e-brake and your good to go. Whenever I'm under a car, I use every jack and stand I have. Best investment is a small hydraulic floor jack for like 40 bucks. Easy to lift, control and don't typically collapse like scissor jacks..save that one for roadside tire changes. Be safe all
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
My Coffee
New Member Introductions
15
06-06-2017 02:01 PM