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Those that are lowered (talking one finger gap max), can you use rhino ramps for the front?

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Old 01-05-2006, 08:06 AM
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Default Those that are lowered (talking one finger gap max), can you use rhino ramps for the front?

Or will the bumper get in the way?
Old 01-05-2006, 08:09 AM
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Default Not sure about Rhino ramps, but these are great for low cars.

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Just use wooden planks to drive up(put them before ramp)
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you have to drive up on boards (2x8) first to get clearance for the bumper.
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Yes. If you are really low, use some boards to get clearance as suggested below.
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Default i jack up rear 1st for clearence in the front and place ~6 to8" by 10" blocks w/ stops for each tire

blocks don't fail :-) and by having stops at each end the car won't roll anywhere. i also leave jacks at all 4 'corners' for back up

takes about 10-20 minutes to do by yourself maybe 5 with second person.

you can then easily go under car to do work. also if you need to remove either front or rear wheels its easy to place jackstands and the car is more stable b/c one end is on the ground and the car is not at any significant angle. for engine pulls this helps alot.
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like others have said, put 2x8s in front of the ramp and drive up on that first to clear the bumper
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Default thanks guys, definitely will have to pick up a pair of the ramps.

After building my shed, I should have plenty of 2x8 laying around to cut up.
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nope.
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