Let's talk ramps - Camaro ramps - Page 4

COKen · 05-19-2021, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by FarmerFran

What does a 2x6 cost these days LOL! And the tires are 12" wide

But good idea

What can I say? I built the ramps many years ago and just got the Camaro late last year.

2x12 would be my choice today, but what do they cost now?

1hprush · 05-19-2021, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Camaro fanboy

made my own

Those look great! Now, where do you store them?

1hprush · 05-19-2021, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Rock-It Man

Here are some FACTS, not opinions.

Your air dam will contact Rhino Ramps.

If you try to use Rhino Ramps on a smooth concrete floor, they will slip and your Camaro will not go up the ramp.

Rhino Ramps work OK on rough pavement and won't scratch your air dam too much.

Race Ramps will work on any surface.

Now here's an opinion: Race Ramps are worth the high price. Worry free functionality.

Truth

FarmerFran · 05-20-2021, 07:27 AM

My current ramps are plastic ones from darn near 20 years ago. I used them on my grand prix and gto. But they are to skinny. I might try the rhino. But i am looking heavily at race ramps. I like the wood idea but storage and weight could be an issue.

nancygrl · 05-20-2021, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by s346k

you can buy race ramps cheaper than you could build those now.

That was when wood was cheap. I made a set of those as well. But damn they're heavy as hell. Since I got the race ramps, I'm dismantling those and re-purposing the wood for other projects.

Camaro fanboy · 05-20-2021, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by 1hprush

Those look great! Now, where do you store them?

in my shed

COKen · 05-20-2021, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by FarmerFran

I like the wood idea but storage and weight could be an issue.

It is and that is why mine are stored in the corner behind my lift.

cdrptrks · 05-20-2021, 08:37 AM

Rhino ramps + 2 RV leveling blocks in front of each one to clear the SS 1LE front splitter for me. Here are a few pictures: https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showp...0&postcount=31

willzilla · 05-20-2021, 01:54 PM

I use these: https://www.raceramps.com/ramps/p/rr-80-10-2/

Camaro fanboy · 05-20-2021, 08:35 PM

if wood can hold a house up then a car is no problem.
i made mine at work for free. just got some off cuts from the rubbish container.
hours work and you can make them as high as u want.

Chevelle vs Camaro · 05-22-2021, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by FarmerFran

Ok, I need a set of ramps to change oil maybe back on them for exhaust work. Minor stuff. I do not want a floor lift just ramps. The tires are wide on my new Camaro 305 in the rear.

What do you recommend?

Did you trade in your new challenger for a new Camaro?

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Chevelle vs Camaro · 05-22-2021, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Spaceme1117

I have a set of these for my C6 Corvette. They are about half the height of a typical ramp. They do not rub on the air damn of the Corvette. I actually use them to allow much easier access for my jack since the Corvette is so low.

Might work for the Camao.

https://www.amazon.com/VIVOHOME-Plas...1466927&sr=8-3

Have the same one from dome other vendor. Doesn’t get you too high.

I went quick jacks also...

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FarmerFran · 05-22-2021, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Chevelle vs Camaro

Did you trade in your new challenger for a new Camaro?

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No, just did not want to peeve anyone off talking about the Challenger.

The main issue I am having with the ramps is all 4 tires on my car are 305mm (12") so a lot of the plastic ramps are not wide enough. I just do not feel comfortable with the tires hanging off each side of the ramp.

A guy in my neighborhood bought a local repair shop a few years back, he is a Camaro guy, cool fella. I stopped and ask him what he would charge and he said $17.50, so for now I will let him do it. I trust him. He actually converted a 4th gen to IRS a piece back.

MR's 2SS · 05-23-2021, 09:05 PM

Hey Fran. Good you have a shop you trust. I do as well but I enjoy working on my vehicles too. And I can still use the best oil and save money over paying.
I lucked out and found a lightly used set of Race Ramps less than 50 miles from the house.
A nice guy with a heavily modded ZL1 who went to an actual lift in his garage.
I only used them once but it was a breeze.
Race ramps also have a product thats a pedestal. Im thinking about them as well. I can drive up on the front and jack the rear onto the pedestals and have a level raised car to change tranny and rear fluids.
I like that you went to a square set up with 305s. What wheels and what about off set?

05-20-2021, 07:27 AM	#46
FarmerFran Drives: 2023 ZL1 Vert M6 "Sharky" Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Earth Posts: 4,046	My current ramps are plastic ones from darn near 20 years ago. I used them on my grand prix and gto. But they are to skinny. I might try the rhino. But i am looking heavily at race ramps. I like the wood idea but storage and weight could be an issue. __________________ 2023 Camaro ZL1 Vert TR-6060 Sharkskin "Sharky" Firecracker Red Wrangler Willys, 3.6L eTorque, 850RE 8 speed automatic, 25W Willys package, Technology Group, Convenience Group (aka $600 garage door opener), Cold weather Group, Trailer Tow and HD electric group with AUX switches, 3 piece black freedom top.

05-20-2021, 01:54 PM	#51
willzilla D3RPZILLA Drives: 2021 Camaro ZL1 a10 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 642 View My Garage	I use these: https://www.raceramps.com/ramps/p/rr-80-10-2/ __________________ 2021 Camaro ZL1 Satin Steel w/a10/PDR/CF/Red Belts/Navigation Website: z1lla.com \| YouTube: youtube.d3rpzilla.com YouTube Playlists: Performance Mods \| Interior & Exterior Mods \| Other Mods

05-20-2021, 08:35 PM	#52
Camaro fanboy Drives: 2017 2SS Arctic blue fully loaded Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: SWEDEN Posts: 880	if wood can hold a house up then a car is no problem. i made mine at work for free. just got some off cuts from the rubbish container. hours work and you can make them as high as u want. __________________

05-23-2021, 09:05 PM	#56
MR's 2SS Drives: 2020 2SS Vert/M6/F250 SD Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Jersey Posts: 379	Hey Fran. Good you have a shop you trust. I do as well but I enjoy working on my vehicles too. And I can still use the best oil and save money over paying. I lucked out and found a lightly used set of Race Ramps less than 50 miles from the house. A nice guy with a heavily modded ZL1 who went to an actual lift in his garage. I only used them once but it was a breeze. Race ramps also have a product thats a pedestal. Im thinking about them as well. I can drive up on the front and jack the rear onto the pedestals and have a level raised car to change tranny and rear fluids. I like that you went to a square set up with 305s. What wheels and what about off set? __________________

05-20-2021, 08:37 AM	#50
cdrptrks Drives: 2017 Blue Camaro 1SS 1LE with PDR Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 967	Rhino ramps + 2 RV leveling blocks in front of each one to clear the SS 1LE front splitter for me. Here are a few pictures: https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showp...0&postcount=31

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