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Old 09-05-2009, 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by ButtaMax
Maybe Im missing the point of this but wouldnt a floor jack and jackstands be simpler?
Is your car lowered? Rear sway bar? If so, you'd see the utility.

This solution is much faster and elliminates any concern over the vehicle dropping on you.
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Old 09-06-2009, 05:04 PM
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Very nice. Care to share the measurements on those?

I'm thinking about making a set for when I need to do work in the gravel driveway. I always get nervous about using the jack and jack stands on the gravel - especially if I have to leave it overnight, or if I have to worry about the kids running around and accidentally bumping into the car.
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Old 09-06-2009, 05:06 PM
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yeah that a good idea, i tried gettin on ramps the other day and my lip was just lifting up....
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Old 09-06-2009, 07:57 PM
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This is not much beneficial to those that are not drastically lowered or without a body kit. A pair of regular ramps would work for you. I just went the extra step and made the rear ramps as well to get the car completely off the ground, so yes you missed the point. I wouldn't use both the front and rear for a mere oil change, wouldn't that be retarded?

I acquired specs from a Corvette member, so when I locate the pdf I'll post them.
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Old 09-07-2009, 01:47 AM
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Originally Posted by nzelinsky
lol thats a good idea. I have ramps but my car is too low to drive up them, we jack up one wheel then wedge the ramp in, then the next wheel, then drive it up... huge pita...

great job!! FTW
last time i did that.. my car didn't move and i gave it gas and a ramp shot out of my wheel and into my side skirt.. :'(
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