Originally Posted By: Stuart Hughes
RE: DIY wooden ramps- you need 2x10s or 2x12s, here's the secret- each layer must allow the tire to place its full footprint on it *Before* it has to climb onto the next layer. Yes, it can make for a pretty long ramp. As far as what angle to cut the ends, follow the above & a simple 45 deg works fine. Takes more lumber than you thought- but if you keep 'em inside out of the wet they'll last a lifetime & hold anything you place on them.
That's a lot more lumber than I want to store. Need to figure a better way...
Problem is, jackstands damage the underside of unibody cars, without fail.