Corvette Ramps

[qspawnq]

I was looking for ideas to use to lift my 92' in order to work on it. I saw some modified metal ramps and it got me thinking. Then I read somewhere that some guy put 2x6 one on top of the other and shifts them to create a gradual incline. This was a great idea!!! So I drew the plans and attached them. These ramps would be a little heavy to lift depending on the width you use but should do the trick. You can either screw one board on top of the other or attach them on the side with some plating. Either way should do the trick. I haven't test this idea yet but plan on it this weekend so I can get a look at that leak I see from underneath the car.
***** The top board is displayed incorrectly but the measurment is correct and I think it is optional. I added it as a stop but probably would not work to well.

 

[warren s]

Check my webpage, I used Rhino ramps and composite 2 by 6s.

 

[qspawnq]

Nice!!!!! I would box it in for more support. This config could collapse and sandwich closed. You can put a board on the bottom for the entire width which should stablize it but I would still be a little hesitant getting underneath the car.

 

[warren s]

Nice!!!!! I would box it in for more support. This config could collapse and sandwich closed. You can put a board on the bottom for the entire width which should stablize it but I would still be a little hesitant getting underneath the car.

I dont understand, what would collapse?

 

[qspawnq]

The vertical boards could collapse. The forward pressure of the weight of the car on the vertical boards could break the bolts free from the vertical boards and like a dominos collapse.

I hope this explains it. Bottom line I wouldn't get under the car with a ramp built like that. I don't mean to offend you just trying to warn you that there is a risk.

The flat configuration is a better solution with less risk.

 

[warren s]

No offense taken.

As the ramp extenders are made of composite deck material, and there are 2 vertical supports, and the ramps remain stationary, the supports would have to be compressed in order to give way. It would take more than 3 times the weight per wheel of a corvette to compress the material. In the unlikey event that one did break, it would be while the car is being driven up the ramp.

The car would not be left on the ramp extender for work anyway.

 

[qspawnq]

No offense taken.

As the ramp extenders are made of composite deck material, and there are 2 vertical supports, and the ramps remain stationary, the supports would have to be compressed in order to give way. It would take more than 3 times the weight per wheel of a corvette to compress the material. In the unlikey event that one did break, it would be while the car is being driven up the ramp.

The car would not be left on the ramp extender for work anyway.

I see this ramp is just to get the vette up to the stands. Very kewl.