Truck Service Auto Ramps

[ak diesel driver]

My apology I started it

 

[BoostN]

It's all good. I'm the biggest safety nerd you'll ever see.

I want this



But, I don't have the place or the budget for that. So, if anyone has any good recommendations I'm all in. I've noticed a lot of folks built their own with wood, but I want something I can fold and store easily.

 

[btfarm]

I have been tempted to get a portable 4 post since I added the 2nd shop section last year. but $$$$ is the hangup

 

[schiker]

I looked earlier today and think mine are real close to will's. 12k GVW, 6K a pair, 3k lbs each is on the side. They work fine for oil changes.

Don't mean to sound like a preacher. it's a good reminder. I put some jack stands on a few 2x6's stacked up too high I guess then pushed the truck off it teeter testing it. Scared me good. Why I always tell people to teeter test.

Keep this in mind ....There is a good bit of difference needed when pulling a transmission vs changing oil. How many of those failed ramps were over stressed? I am surprised those Amazon ramps failed during oil changes or light part changes on flat ground. Buy what you feel safe with but might not need to get crazy.

What about these?
https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200487978_200487978

 

[BoostN]

What about these?
https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200487978_200487978

3K each. Technically, the ones from Walmart and Amazon would be *better*, but who knows.

I'd spend $150 easily on set as long as I knew it would hold a 2500HD diesel and not break.

 

[BoostN]

Walmart ones: https://www.walmart.com/ip/RhinoGea...icle-Ramp-Pair-12-000lb-GVW-Capacity/19526658

 

[BoostN]

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[BIGR]

I always had a fear of the ramps failing while I was under a vehicle. I had some older metal ramps that I use to use when working on 1/2 ton trucks and cars, but I would never trust them to hold up my 2500HD. I have used solid bricks or heavy wooden blocks single stacked more than once under my 2500HD just to gain a little extra ground clearance so I could change the oil.

 

[schiker]

I bet the Rhino ramps and similar plastic ramps are all about 6K axle weight. And the 12K GVW is all 4 wheels equally supported since they say GVW. I don't suspect the plastic being that much different between brands (might compare the weight of ramps). There are a few ramps on Ebay that are metal.

Just for numbers here is an old CAT Scale ticket that says my truck is ~ 4K lbs on front axle sitting level (3,720 lbs measured).

 

[Pepperidge]

here is the 16k walmart version...rhino ramp max
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Rhino-Ra...ategy=PWVUB&visitor_id=bFmhn7HWWa84pi1cKXC4dk

Walmart ones: https://www.walmart.com/ip/RhinoGea...icle-Ramp-Pair-12-000lb-GVW-Capacity/19526658

@BoostN

 

[schiker]

I saw those so bump it up to 8K per axle for those or these.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Magnum-A...2587&wl11=online&wl12=132035152&wl13=&veh=sem

 

[BoostN]

here is the 16k walmart version...rhino ramp max
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Rhino-Ra...ategy=PWVUB&visitor_id=bFmhn7HWWa84pi1cKXC4dk

@BoostN

Wonder how these would hold up? The last thing I want to do is have one bust/break.

 

[BIGR]

Here is another option and cheaper than Wal Mart I think.

https://www.harborfreight.com/magnum-16000-auto-ramp-set-with-built-in-safety-chock-67722.html

 

[BIGR]

You will never have to worry about these but they are expensive.

https://www.nationaltoolwarehouse.c...term=4581252636496739&utm_content=AllProducts

 

[BIGR]

Another option maybe?

https://www.uline.com/BL_408/Wheel-...6c&gclid=CJm9g7aC2tgCFVNSgQodSrQDbA&gclsrc=ds

 

[BIGR]

One more time and I will quit.

https://www.discountramps.com/wheel-riser-ramps/p/WR-7K/

 

[BoostN]

Thanks @BIGR , that's a lot of money for some ramps!

 

[BIGR]

Thanks @BIGR , that's a lot of money for some ramps!

Your darn right that's paying for it, I wouldn't ever use them enough to justify the cost. Wished I had a four post big lift to where I would not have to be rolling around on my back under one.

 

[precision37]

I have the older style Rhino ramps and they failed with my Subaru. I screwed oak blocks into the underside voids to make them crush proof.

 

[BoostN]

I have the older style Rhino ramps and they failed with my Subaru. I screwed oak blocks into the underside voids to make them crush proof.

That's actually a good idea.