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Alternative to Rhino Ramps and Jack Stands

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Old Dec 26, 2005 | 08:12 PM
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Check this out. I just made them and they look and work great. im gonig to install my B&M shifter tommorow after i get some wheel stops.
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Old Dec 26, 2005 | 08:58 PM
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rhinos work just fine and will save you a lot more money, time, and aggrivation
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Old Dec 26, 2005 | 09:07 PM
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I like these, becuase you can make it so you dont need a pre ramp, and you can make them higher and longer or whatever you need. I think I am going to try it. Not to save money, but for ease of use. Although storage is gonna be a female dog.
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Old Dec 26, 2005 | 11:03 PM
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After using those Rhino Ramps I have deemed them to be pieces of crap. The rubber feet roll out and the plastic frame crack in several places. If I had a flat driveway I'd have a 3 foot lift but until then my jack and stands do well in the street.

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Old Dec 27, 2005 | 03:39 AM
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Originally posted by 94tbird@December 26, 2005, 9:15 PM
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Check this out. I just made them and they look and work great. im gonig to install my B&M shifter tommorow after i get some wheel stops.

I made a set of these for my 96 Cobra that was lowered and now use them on my 05 Vert. They work great to get the car up about 5 inches . This is enough to get the jack under to go up on jack stands. The nice thing about these is you can drive up on them without them slipping out from under the wheels. I have 2 other sets of ramps in the garage and none work better. Made mine from 2 X 10 yellow pine and these suckers must weigh in at 80 lbs.it seems. I live in the country and have a gravel driveway and they also work there if needed. I know some people will laugh when they see them but if you have ever scraped the underside of you car with traditional ramps you will like these. BTW, I have a set of Rhinoramps and I agree with Cleveland! They are crapola!
Scott
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Old Dec 27, 2005 | 09:51 AM
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Originally posted by Cleveland@December 27, 2005, 1:06 AM
. The rubber feet roll out and the plastic frame crack in several places.
I have the Rhino ramps and have used them. I always back them up with jack stands. I haven't noticed any cracks in mine and that is a definite SAFETY concern that I would have.

The nice thing about the Rhino ramps are that they are so light. I can pick them up with one finger. Cracks are a definite NO-NO; I'll have to keep an eye out on that one.
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Old Dec 27, 2005 | 02:07 PM
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Here's what happened when I tried to drive my Mustang onto Rhino ramps. Yep, they did a burnout right out from under the front wheels when the car was nearly at the top of the ramps. Caused just a bit of seat cushion pinching!


I will say that with the price of lumber these days, it is cheaper to buy plastic ones vs build with SYP.
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Old Dec 27, 2005 | 02:24 PM
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Originally posted by dustindu4@December 27, 2005, 12:01 AM
rhinos work just fine and will save you a lot more money, time, and aggrivation
Not if you have lowered your car and put a body kit on. I have to make a set of those ramps in the spring time.
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Old Dec 27, 2005 | 05:29 PM
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Very nice . I will build me a set.
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Old Dec 27, 2005 | 07:00 PM
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Thats a pretty good idea. Thats a nice find. Looks like its going to helpful for a few people. Especially ones with lowered rides and body kits.

These work great too!
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