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Old 03-11-2012, 12:21 PM
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I also use rhino ramps along with wheel chocks and think this is the safest way to to support the car as the vehicles weight is distributed amongst the suspension and wheel rather than such a focused piece of metal framing, ie the jack points.

If your particular about doing oil changes as someone else stated driving up some premade 2x8 planks you can access the underside, although i can do oil changes in mine without ramps or wood planks. You just need a good low profile oil pan to do this.

Nevertheless rhinos are great especially when you change spark plugs or need to service something in the rear, just make sure to get some wheel chocks too.
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Originally Posted by nkelley
Thx, I'm still worried. Thinking maybe I should put some carpet down in the front just in case it scrapes.

What is the height elevation of your rino ramps?
I have these ramps but I'm afraid they'll slip trying to back the car onto them so I jack the car up and then set the ramp underneath the tire. This may seem a little crazy but I've had ramps slip in both directions. The drive wheel pulling and the the other wheel pushing. I just want the car secure and ramps are nice unless you're working on your brakes. I hate jack stand...thye scare the crap out me so the ramp is best for oil changes. If i bleed my brakes...I go one corner at a time leaving the other three wheels on using the hydraulic jack with a jack stand as back-up. My grandfather had his head crushed from and car landing on his head from a faulty jack. He only lived 5-years after that accident well into his 70's but those last 5-years were not his best.
Old 03-11-2012, 01:06 PM
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I use a 2*12* 3' with a 2*12* 2.5' stacked on top. Easy to place at all four wheels and works great.
Old 03-11-2012, 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Spokane5150
I hate jack stand...thye scare the crap out me.
These make jack stands a no brainer. http://jackpointjackstands.com/ Well worth it to safely work on my p-car.
Old 03-11-2012, 02:34 PM
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I am really happy with my Race Ramps.
Old 03-11-2012, 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by USMC_DS1
These make jack stands a no brainer. http://jackpointjackstands.com/ Well worth it to safely work on my p-car.
Very nice. I'm going to order a set.
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+1 on jacks & jack stands.
Old 03-12-2012, 12:27 PM
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Hey San Rensho--As I stated, an oil change can be done without raising the car. However, one can also use FOUR "useless" ramps, thus keeping the car level for a full oil drain.
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I agree, after looking at it, changing the oil should not be a problem. Ability to see the oil filter entirely may require elevation with one 2x12 on each side. NK
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Just changed my oil the other day. My driveway has a slight incline and when using the Rhino ramps the car was level. The Rhino ramps are easy to use and I have never had an issue.
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Ramps do help.
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Very Nice
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Thanks guys! I just completed my first oil change w/out ramps! Very simple, took 30 minutes start to finish. Couldn't be any easier. RAMPS??? Not necessary period



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