Ramps fory truck??
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Find out how much your specific truck weighs. Compare that to the ramp's stated capacity.
have a set of the heavier duty rhino ramps and they work great for my truck. had it on them for a couple days in a row one time and there were no issues
I have the 16k Rhino Ramps too, but I just looked at some Amazon reviews where the plastic failed and deformed. Have a look yourselves; the reviewers attached photos. I don't think I'll be using mine anymore.
You'll have to look at the specific ramps to see how they're rated. Does 3 tons mean on each ramp? Does it mean the total weight of the vehicle?
In any case, leave yourself a wide safety margin and get ramps that are rated for more than the load.
You'll have to look at the specific ramps to see how they're rated. Does 3 tons mean on each ramp? Does it mean the total weight of the vehicle?
In any case, leave yourself a wide safety margin and get ramps that are rated for more than the load.
Nick1994
$100 site donor 2024
You want to go way over capacity, can't be too safe just to save a few bucks.
Originally Posted By: Bandito440
I have the 16k Rhino Ramps too, but I just looked at some Amazon reviews where the plastic failed and deformed. Have a look yourselves; the reviewers attached photos. I don't think I'll be using mine anymore.
You'll have to look at the specific ramps to see how they're rated. Does 3 tons mean on each ramp? Does it mean the total weight of the vehicle?
In any case, leave yourself a wide safety margin and get ramps that are rated for more than the load.
Very well said, one trick which I have learned on this forum is to use one single jack stand underneath the car as a safety measure. Ramps are great but a jack stand can provide a bit of more safety measure.
Also depends how ramps have been stored and how much beating they are taking? Too many variables from load rating perspective.
I have the 16k Rhino Ramps too, but I just looked at some Amazon reviews where the plastic failed and deformed. Have a look yourselves; the reviewers attached photos. I don't think I'll be using mine anymore.
You'll have to look at the specific ramps to see how they're rated. Does 3 tons mean on each ramp? Does it mean the total weight of the vehicle?
In any case, leave yourself a wide safety margin and get ramps that are rated for more than the load.
Very well said, one trick which I have learned on this forum is to use one single jack stand underneath the car as a safety measure. Ramps are great but a jack stand can provide a bit of more safety measure.
Also depends how ramps have been stored and how much beating they are taking? Too many variables from load rating perspective.
Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.com/itm/322406792028
Bud_One
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I use these 12K rated Rhino ramps , I've had them for about 10 years.
I've had no issues with them .
Chevy Duramax 3/4 ton crew cab diesel ,1/2 ton 1989 Suburban, 3/4 ton GMC Vandura van and my current 3/4 ton Chevy truck have not deformed or caused me any concerns.
You can't go wrong with a higher weight rating than what your going to use them for.
I've had no issues with them .
Chevy Duramax 3/4 ton crew cab diesel ,1/2 ton 1989 Suburban, 3/4 ton GMC Vandura van and my current 3/4 ton Chevy truck have not deformed or caused me any concerns.
You can't go wrong with a higher weight rating than what your going to use them for.
I have used the Rhino ramps for about 6 months now, with no issues. I think the people that DO have issues are the ones that slam on the brakes when they reach the top. This can cause the ramp to slide on a smooth surface, allowing the supports to fold over and crush. I had this happen on metal ramps one time, so I think its a small risk with any ramp design.
I, too, have seen metal ramps fold, not even when doing sliding or anything, either.
I see you are in Tx so its not really applicable to you but Rhino ramps that age should be replaced out especially if they are going to be used in cold weather. I had an Excursion break them up badly, the plastic got brittle with age.
I have been using Rhino ramps for years. I backed over the incline area of one and it cracked a little piece off. They sent me new ones. I think the older Rhino ramps were better and stronger. They made the newer ramps to store together as a pair and are not as beefy (IMHO).
I think if a Rhino ramp was going to fail, it would fail driving up. Not after it's been up.
Many metal ramps do not have the same angle of incline as a Rhino ramp and you cannot use them on a car with low air dams in the front.
I think if a Rhino ramp was going to fail, it would fail driving up. Not after it's been up.
Many metal ramps do not have the same angle of incline as a Rhino ramp and you cannot use them on a car with low air dams in the front.
I have a set of Rhino ramps purchased at Walmart and have had no issues. However, I do use jack stands as an added safety measure. I like that they don't scoot when you drive up on them like my old metal ramps did.
This is the route I went recently to raise my Montero up since it is heavy and sits high. Jack and jackstand combo that seems to work quite well. It says they are out right now but I have had mine for a while and will likely by 2 more to raise entire vehicle off the ground. Originally I bought 2.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Powerbuilt-6000-Lb-UniJack-620471-/151459319406?hash=item2343adce6e:g
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