Car Ramps

[SharpAndCunning]

What are you guys all using for car ramps on your X1?


I had a set of metal ones and they have gone missing. The set I still have have too much of a pitch for the front end, and I need a 2x8 wood section to bridge the gap.

There are a lot of sets out there, and I figured someone must have a "low profile" ish set that I can use on the X1 and not scrape the front bumper.

I think the cheap Rhino Ramps will work, but figured I would ask here.

[projectbarnie]

I built my own using 2x10. They're some heavy ramps but I know for a fact they won't fail

[orca4wd]

Originally Posted by SharpAndCunning

What are you guys all using for car ramps on your X1?


I had a set of metal ones and they have gone missing. The set I still have have too much of a pitch for the front end, and I need a 2x8 wood section to bridge the gap.

There are a lot of sets out there, and I figured someone must have a "low profile" ish set that I can use on the X1 and not scrape the front bumper.

I think the cheap Rhino Ramps will work, but figured I would ask here.

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Yes, I have a set of Rhino Ramps which seem to work fine, no profile doesn't scrape. It was sufficient to allow to reach the oil drain plug.

[wheela]

I got a set of Race Ramps and they work pretty well. Since they are solid vs. convoluted plastic, I feel like there is less risk of sudden, unforseen catastrophic failure with these units.

[Gamb1t]

The X1 ground clearance is pretty good. Therefore I don't need to raise the car to do oil changes. For other underbody work, I use QuickJack SLX5000.
But I do have a pair of Rhino Ramps plus 4 jack-stands as backup.

[cwickberg]

Originally Posted by Gamb1t

The X1 ground clearance is pretty good. Therefore I don't need to raise the car to do oil changes. For other underbody work, I use QuickJack SLX5000.
But I do have a pair of Rhino Ramps plus 4 jack-stands as backup.

Quick Jack here for all my car service needs...

[SharpAndCunning]

Originally Posted by Gamb1t

The X1 ground clearance is pretty good. Therefore I don't need to raise the car to do oil changes. For other underbody work, I use QuickJack SLX5000.
But I do have a pair of Rhino Ramps plus 4 jack-stands as backup.

I have to ask, because I looked into these a while back. Have you done any extensive work, like a transmission removal or something. THey are sturdy but they do make me a little nerbous.

I do have to raise the car for an oil change, I really need an extra inch or two.

Originally Posted by wheela

I got a set of Race Ramps and they work pretty well. Since they are solid vs. convoluted plastic, I feel like there is less risk of sudden, unforseen catastrophic failure with these units.

Which set of race ramps? The 3" or the 7"?

I'm liking the notes about Rhino Ramps. They are cheap, and clears the X1. I have a good jack, and jack stands, I just have heavy duty metal ramps that the approach angle is too steep on.

[Gamb1t]

Originally Posted by SharpAndCunning

I have to ask, because I looked into these a while back. Have you done any extensive work, like a transmission removal or something. THey are sturdy but they do make me a little nerbous.

I've not used it for transmission removal. I think you'd need another jack to support dropping the tranny unit.
I've used it for many exhaust work and of course fluid changes.
QJ is sturdy. I feel it is safer than than jack stands during lifting. Lifting all 4 corners at once is a simple process. The entire vehicle goes up or down together as opposed to multiple small adjustments via a jack and jackstands. YMMV.

[wheela]

Originally Posted by SharpAndCunning

I have to ask, because I looked into these a while back. Have you done any extensive work, like a transmission removal or something. THey are sturdy but they do make me a little nerbous.

I do have to raise the car for an oil change, I really need an extra inch or two.




Which set of race ramps? The 3" or the 7"?

I'm liking the notes about Rhino Ramps. They are cheap, and clears the X1. I have a good jack, and jack stands, I just have heavy duty metal ramps that the approach angle is too steep on.

My race ramps are just over 7.5" tall where the wheels sit. My Msport bumper clears with about an inch to spare.