Anyone using or tried Rhino Ramps? Picked up a set at Home Depot $39.00
Read some reviews about them collapsing. Before I use these I would like
to know if anyone has any experience with plastic ramps.
They are rated to hold 3000 lbs. each so they say.
Wow 3,000 lbs I have never seen plastic ramps before . Not here anyway , in Australia . Good idea if they do the job interesting :dunno:
I don't know if I'd trust those or not. I went with these.
https://forum.e-bodies.org/general-topics/7/race-ramps-product-review/115/msg1167#msg1167
Quote from: Brads70 on June 04, 2018, 06:36:06 PM
I don't know if I'd trust those or not. I went with these.
https://forum.e-bodies.org/general-topics/7/race-ramps-product-review/115/msg1167#msg1167
Those Race Ramps are nice but not in my budget. After reading some reviews on the plastic ones collapsing
I may end up making a set out of wood and returning these.
I made wooden ones in High school ... heavy but held up!
I have a set of those rhino Ramps but I have not used them yet.
Would definitely use jackstands under the car if I crawled under .
I imagine they would twist a little bit if they weren't sitting exactly right more than probably steel ones .
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=pbh_cFl7Es4
I've had a set of the ramps like yours in regular use for a couple of years. I've mainly used them for oil changes on passenger cars and my Ram 1500. I don't think I'd put anything bigger than the Ram on them from a weight capacity standpoint. The only issue I can recall having is when the rubber pads on the bottom didn't "bite" during cold weather when I tried to drive up on them. The ramps slid forward a bit instead of staying put.
I wouldn't hesitate to use those. In our sue happy society, if they are rated for 3000 lbs, I'd bet a paycheck they can really handle 4500 lbs.
No vendor would put out a life critical product without 50% margin.
I'm sure any reports of failure were a result improper use.
Thanks for the replies guys.
Thought about putting jack stands under there as an added protection but mine are to tall.
Maybe what i'll do is get the car up on the ramps and measure the height where the frame rail
is and make up a set of wooden blocks to take the place of the jack stands. :thinking:
Maybe overkill but I don't like getting under a car unless I am completely sure it's not going to crash down on me.
Yea I know chicken sh*t...lol
Thanks again guys!
Those ramps look like widow-makers. Return them and save for race ramps. When I bought mine I couldn't believe I was spending what I was spending but 3 years later I still use the often and am very very happy with them. Well worth the money.
These Kwik-Lift ramps are pretty cool, but spendy...
https://www.kwik-lift.com/
Quote from: PLUM72 on June 05, 2018, 11:08:06 AM
These Kwik-Lift ramps are pretty cool, but spendy...
https://www.kwik-lift.com/
Those are awesome but way out of my price range. :(
I had the front end of my car supported by that exact type of ramp for 4 months. (Long winter here) I would trust them.
I've got a pair of the Race Ramps, been using them for changing the oil out of the 06 Charger since it sits so low. When in use I still put stands of some kind under the frame, just in case.
I've been using Rhino ramps for years. :bigthumb:
I made ramps out of scrap 2x8. There is nothing to collapse. I just stacked three pieces on top of each other...each piece shorter then the one underneath. I beveled the leading edge of each piece for a smoother transition. They are only 4 1/2" tall but that's enough to get under the car to change oil.
Quote from: 71-440 on June 05, 2018, 10:36:23 AM
Thanks for the replies guys.
Thought about putting jack stands under there as an added protection but mine are to tall.
Maybe what i'll do is get the car up on the ramps and measure the height where the frame rail
is and make up a set of wooden blocks to take the place of the jack stands. :thinking:
Maybe overkill but I don't like getting under a car unless I am completely sure it's not going to crash down on me.
Yea I know chicken sh*t...lol
Thanks again guys!
For the price they are definitely attractive. Being in the business of injection molding. I personally would not trust them. The way I see it once (and if) a failure happens it will be all or nothing. Look into the possibility of adding some creatively cut wood blocks on the inside between the ribbing. So if there is a failure it would not be a complete collapse.
I was thinking of a filler as well. I think I would just not chance them.
Been using them to change my oil and such. Nothing heavy though. I like them and have never had an issue. Good luck.
I had to look into ramps a few years back because jacking up newer Mopar is not as easy as the old ones. You also need the right kind of jack stands for the new cars. I decided to go with Race Ramps. Super light to move around and easy to use.
I've had the Chevy Suburban on the race ramps , changing oil etc.... Ya they are a little pricey but it's cheaper than recovering in a hospital or paying for a funeral.... just saying..... the safety aspect was worth it to me. It's kinda like buying the cheapest helmet you can find.... what's your head worth?
I bought the Race Ramps. They work perfect on lowered cars. The Qucik Jacks are nice too. My poor mans lift.
Well I just bought the Race Ramps RR-40. Used the year one DAD18 code and my $50.00 gift certificate. Came out to under $100.00 with shipping and tax.
Bringing back the Rhino Ramps. Just didn't sit right with me looking at them. I don't know getting older somehow changes your perspective on things. 40 Years ago I wouldn't have hesitated to use them. Hell I did a lot more crazy stuff back then.
Quote from: shawge on June 05, 2018, 01:56:06 PM
I've got a pair of the Race Ramps, been using them for changing the oil out of the 06 Charger since it sits so low. When in use I still put stands of some kind under the frame, just in case.
Absolutely. Even when I have a car on jack stands I've got something solid as backup if I'm crawling under - solid rim, wood blocks, etc. at least something that's going to keep car from crushing me. I've always been freaked out about crawling under heavy shit lol.
Quote from: 71-440 on June 15, 2018, 04:57:13 PM
Well I just bought the Race Ramps RR-40. Used the year one DAD18 code and my $50.00 gift certificate. Came out to under $100.00 with shipping and tax.
Bringing back the Rhino Ramps. Just didn't sit right with me looking at them. I don't know getting older somehow changes your perspective on things. 40 Years ago I wouldn't have hesitated to use them. Hell I did a lot more crazy stuff back then.
Cool and I also have become "safer". Jack up car, place on ramps and where possible I will also leave the jack on it. Moving it around where necessary.
Seems like the smart way to handle it :bradsthumb:
Quote from: Marc70challenger on June 15, 2018, 05:05:11 PM
Quote from: shawge on June 05, 2018, 01:56:06 PM
I've got a pair of the Race Ramps, been using them for changing the oil out of the 06 Charger since it sits so low. When in use I still put stands of some kind under the frame, just in case.
Absolutely. Even when I have a car on jack stands I've got something solid as backup if I'm crawling under - solid rim, wood blocks, etc. at least something that's going to keep car from crushing me. I've always been freaked out about crawling under heavy shit lol.
I do the same thing! I've got some assorted large lumber that I'll slide under the frame or wherever.
I have a set of those I use for my Challenger. Never had any issue with them but also put jacks stands under my car after I put c car on the ramps.
I like this simple and solid
I went with these
I have Race Ramps. Nice product.
Oh man: There goes the neighborhood, a 71 B-body! I love them.
:ohyeah:
Just a Hemi though !!