Built my own F ramps
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Built my own F ramps
I was trying to change the oil in my F without jacking it up. First, I tried driving up on a 2X6 under each front wheel. This was not high enough. Next, I went to Advanced Auto and tried their Blitz Rhino ramps. They wouldn't work. The ramps hit the front skirt before the tire came in contact with the ramp. Finally, I decided to build my own. I got the idea from the internet. Below is the link if you want to build some of your own. I used 2X8's and a nail gun. They are as strong as an ox. The F drove right up on them with ease and the ramps did not scoot. I used some scrap so they were essentially free to me. But you should be able to build them for under $50. Attached are some phone pics to give you an idea of what they look like.
http://www.crossfireforum.org/forum/...car-ramps.html
http://www.crossfireforum.org/forum/...car-ramps.html
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Nice job on the ramps! Make sure to put some wheel chocks on the back when the car is up there!
For guys who might want to buy a set of ramps that should work with lowered cars, check out http://www.raceramps.com/ . We got a set of these for my wife's extremely low M3 to put it onto our trailer and they have them in different lengths and angles (not sure what the IS-F would use). Not a cheap solution, but quality product in case you do want a pre-built solution.
For guys who might want to buy a set of ramps that should work with lowered cars, check out http://www.raceramps.com/ . We got a set of these for my wife's extremely low M3 to put it onto our trailer and they have them in different lengths and angles (not sure what the IS-F would use). Not a cheap solution, but quality product in case you do want a pre-built solution.
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cool idea. i used the rhino ramps (12000 lbs) and the oil pan was slightly out of my reach. i really don't want to go to a shop and have them scrape the front just to get it on the lift, so this solution might actually work out.
how'd the oil change go? i tried changing the oil over the weekend, but the 14mm nut would not budge at all on the oil pan. any tips on how to get it loosened up? we've tried wd-40, but patience ran really thin
how'd the oil change go? i tried changing the oil over the weekend, but the 14mm nut would not budge at all on the oil pan. any tips on how to get it loosened up? we've tried wd-40, but patience ran really thin
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Nice job on the ramps! Make sure to put some wheel chocks on the back when the car is up there!
how'd the oil change go? i tried changing the oil over the weekend, but the 14mm nut would not budge at all on the oil pan. any tips on how to get it loosened up? we've tried wd-40, but patience ran really thin
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My first ramps were like that except they were in two parts. One part was the ramp and one part was the block at the end. Used them for years until I got gifted a pair of real ramps.
I have used 2X8's in front of my Rhino Ramps to raise lower cars.
I have used 2X8's in front of my Rhino Ramps to raise lower cars.
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Do you mind giving us some measurements?