Car ramps - Page 3

Robson Rover Repair · 27th August 2022, 23:09

I've a couple of wooden sleepers I use now after metal ramps failed in me. Only a telemarketing call saved my life that day.

bl52krz · 28th August 2022, 23:15

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Originally Posted by Pete

It really depends on what you want to spend. For example, I've been asking Santa for a set of these for years:

I'm conscious these are rather expensive too, so Sealeys, Halfords & Clarke are the usual names to have a look at. I got a set with run-ups from Machine Mart.

But as I have never really trusted wheel ramps after one of them began to collapse while I was under a motor, axle stands are of course still essential.

I also really want a pair of these along with my standard axle stands.

My friend has a set like that. I have been under the car when his car has been up on them. They are quite sturdy, and when they are up, there is a safety bar to stop it coming down on you. Very good.

JefferiesFarnol · 31st August 2022, 21:07

I have quite a handy dip in my gravel drive where there is a drain cover about five or six inches below the ground level and I haven't put a proper spacer in for it yet. When I have to get under the car, I scrape more of the gravel away and park over it. It's still a squeeze but I can access the engine bay reasonably well if I park it properly. I have ramps too but don't use them very much as it's awkward on the gravel.

DMGRS · 1st September 2022, 10:24

I have a set of these and they seem OK - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/391926403...mis&media=COPY

I usually don't bother with them, and just jack the car up then support on axle stands.
SGS do a fantastic 3 tonne low-access jack which makes life easy, and Amazon Basics axle stands are surprisingly good quality.

JefferiesFarnol · 1st September 2022, 15:30

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Originally Posted by DMGRS

I have a set of these and they seem OK - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/391926403...mis&media=COPY

I usually don't bother with them, and just jack the car up then support on axle stands.
SGS do a fantastic 3 tonne low-access jack which makes life easy, and Amazon Basics axle stands are surprisingly good quality.

Do you put the axle stands under the jacking points or somewhere else? If so where do you jack it up from? I've never been able to work out how best to do it so I can put the axle stands under the jacking points.

suzublu · 1st September 2022, 16:37

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Originally Posted by JefferiesFarnol

Do you put the axle stands under the jacking points or somewhere else? If so where do you jack it up from? I've never been able to work out how best to do it so I can put the axle stands under the jacking points.

There are jacking points front and rear central. You can jack the car up and put axle stands under the sill jacking pads

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JefferiesFarnol Avid contributor Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Canterbury Posts: 166 Thanks: 64 Thanked 18 Times in 15 Posts	I have quite a handy dip in my gravel drive where there is a drain cover about five or six inches below the ground level and I haven't put a proper spacer in for it yet. When I have to get under the car, I scrape more of the gravel away and park over it. It's still a squeeze but I can access the engine bay reasonably well if I park it properly. I have ramps too but don't use them very much as it's awkward on the gravel.