I will tackle on this project tomorrow. Tired of using the lift and jackstands all the time, i want something fast, secure and simple to just lift the 'Stang high enough to do some work underneath, like oil change and some other easy to do projects. Here is a shetch i found over at Mustangworld.
Mine will be built using treated wood, so they can stay outside under the deck all year long.

http://www.mustangworld.com/ourpics/...amps/index.htm

 

Why not just trip on over to walmart and pick some up ready made?

 

MW

 

As heavy as those wood ramps will be you'd need some wheels on them to move them around.

 

I like the idea. I've crushed ramps before with my 4x4 projects and such. I'll probably build a set once I finally clean out my garage.

 

All the ramps you buy do have a weight rating associated with them and they will fail when you exceed the rating.

Those wood ramps look like they would be exceptionally strong but I would have to figure out how to lighten them up and attach wheels to them to make them easier to live with.

 

I didn't know wood was some new and fascinating technology. I have used wood ramps similar to these for years except i cut the ends of mine at a 45 degree angle for easier role on.

 

I don't like the idea of aftermarket ramps, they're too steep and don't give you enough driving distance before hitting the top portion. They will be a gradual, steady climb, which in my book is safer. The wooden ones will weight about 70lbs which is not that bad considering i'll feel more secure and they will cost a fraction of the aftermarket ones.
I have to carry them just a few feet, no biggie here.

 

Taught about that as well, and looks nicer too.

 

Yeah, just recently invented, not like the stuff grows on trees you know...

 

I know right.

 

I made a pair of 3-step ramps awhile back out of a 10-foot long piece of pressure treated deck wood (6” x 5/4” I think) for my lowered 540, just to be able to get the jack under it. They are not heavy and in fact are QUITE handy – they raise the car just high enough to get under, but not too much to affect fluid drainage. Most aftermarket ramps raise things up too much. I changed many a crankcase-o-oil in my Hondas with these ramps.

I still use these babies and I’ve found that the “steps” are actually a plus in that I can “feel” where I am on them without needing my wife as a spotter.

After doing my 1st 5.0 oil change with them, I may buy another piece of deck plank and add a 4th layer. That’s because the GT is low and that oil drain plug is pretty far aft of the front bumper. And I am getting fatter…

 

I just went through this ramp search -- couldn't find a set commercially available that was low enough to clear the front fascia. They probably are out there, but I couldn't find them locally. Plus the low slope ones generally are low overall height also, so they don't lift the car up very far.

I ended up building some wood wedges to extend the old set of steel ramps that I already had and that works OK . . . just don't underestimate how long and low the slope needs to be.

 

Just got strated, will post pics later.

 

Subscribing ~

 

whats this about wood now?

 

Had my 2011 GT up on ramps today myself.
Changed the oil and took of the X - Pipe and then put it pack on with a little Permatex Ultra Copper to get rid of a small exhaust leak I had.

Got the Ramps at Advanced auto for about $35.00.
Plenty wide for the 19 in tires and no clearance problems with the lower font fascia what so ever. And being rated at 6,000 lbs capacity ea plenty strong enough.

 

Finally finished them, took about 2 hours to build. I tried them and it works really well, very gradual climb, and easy to get onto them all the way to the top. You could not get a set like these with aftermarket. They weigh in at about 60-70lbs, and with the 45 degree angle cut i made to each step, it is a breeze climbing up. Clears the front plastic deflector even with a 1" drop and i don't think the 1.5 " drop would be a problem either. So Panhard bar is scheduled for tomorrow, and oil change this week. This was a father and son ( 11 yo) project, which is cool.

 

Great thread Dan.

I would remind everyone though that if you go into the lumber yard and buy a 2x10 it's actually 1.5" thick and 9.25" wide. If you stack 4 of them you will end up with about 6" or maybe a hair more of ramp height.

If you go to a 2x12 you will end up with 11.25" wide ramps. Everyone may know this, but I just wanted to make sure.

 

I have to agree the weight of those this has to be heavy and the space they take up when not in use, has to be a drag also. Then if you want to do a little exhaust work you will have to climb over them a time or 17. The plastic ramps I use tend to skoot across the floor unless I am going up them with the drive wheels. For the front I usally drive up onto 2x12 and then use a jack from there.