Car Ramp for Drive-way, rain gutter, etc.
06-03-12, 11:08 PM
#1
Car Ramp for Drive-way, rain gutter, etc.
Do any of you guys have any make-shift car ramps that you use to get into the driveway, garage, etc.
moving into an new apartment soon and gonna need something like this so im looking for ideas!
moving into an new apartment soon and gonna need something like this so im looking for ideas!
06-04-12, 06:14 AM
#4
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2x10 boards cut to various lengths to provide a stair-step ramp - longest boards on the bottom, etc. You're always driving on a solid base and the small steps are nothing the drive up/down with a car. I used this method then loading a used Vette on a trailer when the steel ramps were too steep.
06-04-12, 07:18 AM
#5
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how exactly did you design it?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=py1BhDUG32w
2x6x8? or 2x6x10?
with a smaller 2x6 (cut in ~1/3) on the bottom attached with a nail gun?
is this enough weight to support a 2gs?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=py1BhDUG32w
2x6x8? or 2x6x10?
with a smaller 2x6 (cut in ~1/3) on the bottom attached with a nail gun?
is this enough weight to support a 2gs?
2x10 boards cut to various lengths to provide a stair-step ramp - longest boards on the bottom, etc. You're always driving on a solid base and the small steps are nothing the drive up/down with a car. I used this method then loading a used Vette on a trailer when the steel ramps were too steep.
06-05-12, 05:56 PM
#6
So I'm basically making a ramp?
You both are saying small block on top to longest board on bottom , the 350z above has it the other way
And how would I hold all the pieces of wood together in that case?
keep in mind this is not for me to jack my car up, but to get into the driveway ( with rain gutters, like in the video above)
when jacking up my car i just use the scissor jack before the regular jack
You both are saying small block on top to longest board on bottom , the 350z above has it the other way
And how would I hold all the pieces of wood together in that case?
keep in mind this is not for me to jack my car up, but to get into the driveway ( with rain gutters, like in the video above)
when jacking up my car i just use the scissor jack before the regular jack
Last edited by 1sWt2GS; 06-05-12 at 06:01 PM.
06-05-12, 06:46 PM
#7
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So I'm basically making a ramp?
You both are saying small block on top to longest board on bottom , the 350z above has it the other way
And how would I hold all the pieces of wood together in that case?
keep in mind this is not for me to jack my car up, but to get into the driveway ( with rain gutters, like in the video above)
when jacking up my car i just use the scissor jack before the regular jack
You both are saying small block on top to longest board on bottom , the 350z above has it the other way
And how would I hold all the pieces of wood together in that case?
keep in mind this is not for me to jack my car up, but to get into the driveway ( with rain gutters, like in the video above)
when jacking up my car i just use the scissor jack before the regular jack
The vid you posted is one way of doing it, but again, you only will get one height, the one you build it to. If you have multiple boards that arent nailed together you can add height 2" at a time until you clear your obstacle.
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06-06-12, 01:55 AM
#8
just found another similar video
http://vimeo.com/album/1703364/video/42665071
i think im going to stick with the two videos above and make something similar just so i can get in and out of my driveway 
thanks for the help!
http://vimeo.com/album/1703364/video/42665071
Yes, it should look like a set of stairs, but with 45 angles on the ends of the boards for you to drive up with lo-pro tires. I wouldnt want to nail them together unless you are only ever going to use them in one spot (say, your driveway). Some places you may want to use them may be higher or lower than others.
The vid you posted is one way of doing it, but again, you only will get one height, the one you build it to. If you have multiple boards that arent nailed together you can add height 2" at a time until you clear your obstacle.
The vid you posted is one way of doing it, but again, you only will get one height, the one you build it to. If you have multiple boards that arent nailed together you can add height 2" at a time until you clear your obstacle.
thanks for the help!
06-06-12, 09:08 AM
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This link is from a Mustang board, served me well:
http://www.mustangworld.com/ourpics/...amps/index.htm
http://www.mustangworld.com/ourpics/...amps/index.htm
06-10-12, 12:35 PM
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thats really pricy.
06-11-12, 07:30 AM
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Haven't tried it out. Just Preparing for the worse and hoping for the best :O
I don't think I'd make it though cause of my tte lip and don't want to have to worry about it everyday (which is why I wanna make a ramp) the street up n down is very smaller with cars parked on the other side and constant traffic)
I don't think I'd make it though cause of my tte lip and don't want to have to worry about it everyday (which is why I wanna make a ramp) the street up n down is very smaller with cars parked on the other side and constant traffic)
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