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Heck no. Rhino Ramps are great for everything except things what make you take the wheel off. When you first get 'em, take some adhesive and glue the rubber inserts into the wells. I used black RTV because it was closest and hand. This will keep them from falling out and the ramps from slipping forward while you try to drive up them.
Personally I would (and do) have both the ramps and a full set of jackstands & floor jack - but the ramps are much better for quicker stuff like oil changes.
Personally I would (and do) have both the ramps and a full set of jackstands & floor jack - but the ramps are much better for quicker stuff like oil changes.
+1. I also have ramps,stands and several floor jacks. if your going to drive it into the garage anyway just put it up on the ramps.
For oil changes, trans fluid changes, diff fluid changes, starter changes, Rhinos are great.
Much quicker than jacking the car up and putting it on stands, and much more comfortable than trying to wriggle underneath the car when it's on the ground.
Yeah, they are absolutely worth it.
Check out the AAP discount codes on the appropriate forum here.
Much quicker than jacking the car up and putting it on stands, and much more comfortable than trying to wriggle underneath the car when it's on the ground.
Yeah, they are absolutely worth it.
Check out the AAP discount codes on the appropriate forum here.
you all remember that talked about how i lost my father-in-law under ramps. the short story is i dont like ramps. my dad taught my how to use stands. you set the car on the stands THEN you shake the car up and down. THEN sideways. if its not stable you reset the car. moes done
Ramps are real useful for oil changes, quick inspections under the car, work that doesn't need wheels removed, etc. Definitely a good tool to have around.
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I mostly use jack and jackstands. If I get ramps, I'm going to make them myself out of 2x4s or something. Something solid.
Ramps are great, and rhino ramps are very strong. I'd trust them over 2x4's any day of the week.
That said, anyone crawling under a car that's only got one means of support is just asking for trouble. Whenever I use my ramps, I always drag a jackstand under the car with me...I figure its cheap insurance should a ramp fail for any reason. It helps that I have some lightweight alu jackstands.
Now that I'm on the topic, I've never crawled under a car that didn't have at least 2 pairs of jackstands, or at the very least, two jackstands and the tires on their sides under the car. I've got plenty of jackstands, but only 1 life...its worth the extra 30 seconds to add a little security to my day.
That said, anyone crawling under a car that's only got one means of support is just asking for trouble. Whenever I use my ramps, I always drag a jackstand under the car with me...I figure its cheap insurance should a ramp fail for any reason. It helps that I have some lightweight alu jackstands.
Now that I'm on the topic, I've never crawled under a car that didn't have at least 2 pairs of jackstands, or at the very least, two jackstands and the tires on their sides under the car. I've got plenty of jackstands, but only 1 life...its worth the extra 30 seconds to add a little security to my day.
I used jacks and stands for decades. A few years back I bought I set of Rhino ramps and as already mentioned they are great for oil changes, pan drops, starter changes and similar chores under the car. For those who fear ramps use them like any other tool to get under a car. Chock the rear tires, use the E-brake, and place jack stands under the vehicle once it is secure on the ramps. Make certain you use them on a firm level surface, and not sand, grass, or dirt. My concrete garage floor is perfect.
OP get the 12,000 lb set vs the 8,000 lb set, the 12,000 set is much stronger, and a bit wider IIRC.
With my 4x4 Jeep I shift into 4 WD low take my foot off the brake and up it goes, w/o having to touch the gas. It is super easy getting the Jeep onto the ramps.
OP get the 12,000 lb set vs the 8,000 lb set, the 12,000 set is much stronger, and a bit wider IIRC.
With my 4x4 Jeep I shift into 4 WD low take my foot off the brake and up it goes, w/o having to touch the gas. It is super easy getting the Jeep onto the ramps.
Jackstands, as a backup to ramps, is a good idea, just in case something happens to the ramp.
I always have a plan B, whether under a vehicle or on the roof of my house.
I always have a plan B, whether under a vehicle or on the roof of my house.
Jackstands hands down (with the jack left in place on the side closest to the one I'm working on as an extra safety measure).
Rhino ramps slip too easily in my experience. While driving up them the last time I used them last fall, after putting new winters on, one tire "grabbed" the ramp as it went up them, and the car wound up with a wheel perched nicely on top of one, while the one it grabbed was pulled under the car with the car resting like a drunken sailor on the ensuing conflagration.
I had to jack the car to pull the ramp out, and slide it back under the tire to get the car off the ramps (though I did complete the oil & filter change first, as after that minor disaster I wasn't quitting with nothing to show for it).
After that I retired the ramps and bought a pair of jack stands.
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Rhino ramps slip too easily in my experience. While driving up them the last time I used them last fall, after putting new winters on, one tire "grabbed" the ramp as it went up them, and the car wound up with a wheel perched nicely on top of one, while the one it grabbed was pulled under the car with the car resting like a drunken sailor on the ensuing conflagration.
I had to jack the car to pull the ramp out, and slide it back under the tire to get the car off the ramps (though I did complete the oil & filter change first, as after that minor disaster I wasn't quitting with nothing to show for it).
After that I retired the ramps and bought a pair of jack stands.
-Spyder
Originally Posted By: scurvy
Heck no. Rhino Ramps are great for everything except things what make you take the wheel off. When you first get 'em, take some adhesive and glue the rubber inserts into the wells. I used black RTV because it was closest and hand. This will keep them from falling out and the ramps from slipping forward while you try to drive up them.
Personally I would (and do) have both the ramps and a full set of jackstands & floor jack - but the ramps are much better for quicker stuff like oil changes.
This more or less sums it up for me. I prefer to use my Rhino ramps over stands any time I can. I use them on either my level concrete garage floor or against the slope of my asphalt driveway (i.e. when you drive up the stands the car ends up approximately level - great for fluid changes).
I have no trouble getting my MT car up the ramps. My dad has more of a challenge with his AT-equipped, drive-by-wire car who wants to do all the thinking instead of the driver.
Heck no. Rhino Ramps are great for everything except things what make you take the wheel off. When you first get 'em, take some adhesive and glue the rubber inserts into the wells. I used black RTV because it was closest and hand. This will keep them from falling out and the ramps from slipping forward while you try to drive up them.
Personally I would (and do) have both the ramps and a full set of jackstands & floor jack - but the ramps are much better for quicker stuff like oil changes.
This more or less sums it up for me. I prefer to use my Rhino ramps over stands any time I can. I use them on either my level concrete garage floor or against the slope of my asphalt driveway (i.e. when you drive up the stands the car ends up approximately level - great for fluid changes).
I have no trouble getting my MT car up the ramps. My dad has more of a challenge with his AT-equipped, drive-by-wire car who wants to do all the thinking instead of the driver.
^ what he said. I bought by Rhino 12000 ramps on sale at AAP + a 40% off coupon online. I then sold my Rhino 8000 ramps on CL for nearly the same price I paid for the new ones.
They are great and the company stands behind it's product. Mine cracked. Likely well out of warranty. The requested photos. I took digital photos and sent them. They asked for my address and for me to fax an affidavit indicating I would destroy and dispose of the ramps.
I got the replacement ramps via FEDEX a few days later!
I destroyed the old ones and sent the wreckage for recycling.
The new ones are better with rubber bottoms to reduce slippage as I approach the ramps.
I got the replacement ramps via FEDEX a few days later!
I destroyed the old ones and sent the wreckage for recycling.
The new ones are better with rubber bottoms to reduce slippage as I approach the ramps.
Originally Posted By: Craig in Canada
Originally Posted By: scurvy
Heck no. Rhino Ramps are great for everything except things what make you take the wheel off. When you first get 'em, take some adhesive and glue the rubber inserts into the wells. I used black RTV because it was closest and hand. This will keep them from falling out and the ramps from slipping forward while you try to drive up them.
Personally I would (and do) have both the ramps and a full set of jackstands & floor jack - but the ramps are much better for quicker stuff like oil changes.
This more or less sums it up for me. I prefer to use my Rhino ramps over stands any time I can. I use them on either my level concrete garage floor or against the slope of my asphalt driveway (i.e. when you drive up the stands the car ends up approximately level - great for fluid changes).
I have no trouble getting my MT car up the ramps. My dad has more of a challenge with his AT-equipped, drive-by-wire car who wants to do all the thinking instead of the driver.
Same here. I've never had any trouble getting any of my vehicles up the ramps and I've never had one fail.
Originally Posted By: scurvy
Heck no. Rhino Ramps are great for everything except things what make you take the wheel off. When you first get 'em, take some adhesive and glue the rubber inserts into the wells. I used black RTV because it was closest and hand. This will keep them from falling out and the ramps from slipping forward while you try to drive up them.
Personally I would (and do) have both the ramps and a full set of jackstands & floor jack - but the ramps are much better for quicker stuff like oil changes.
This more or less sums it up for me. I prefer to use my Rhino ramps over stands any time I can. I use them on either my level concrete garage floor or against the slope of my asphalt driveway (i.e. when you drive up the stands the car ends up approximately level - great for fluid changes).
I have no trouble getting my MT car up the ramps. My dad has more of a challenge with his AT-equipped, drive-by-wire car who wants to do all the thinking instead of the driver.
Same here. I've never had any trouble getting any of my vehicles up the ramps and I've never had one fail.
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Originally Posted By: moto94536
I use jack that came with the car to change motor oil and transmission oil. Very easy.
I hope you're kidding...
I use jack that came with the car to change motor oil and transmission oil. Very easy.
I hope you're kidding...
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