Alternative hydraulic ramps
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https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01I6RIVVS/ref=dra_a_r...
Have these been posted before? Would solve the issue of the car moving as you lift it as you get with the scissor type ramps.
Have these been posted before? Would solve the issue of the car moving as you lift it as you get with the scissor type ramps.
mk1fan said:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01I6RIVVS/ref=dra_a_r...
Have these been posted before? Would solve the issue of the car moving as you lift it as you get with the scissor type ramps.
They look it a bit steep for a TVR might be just the photo Have these been posted before? Would solve the issue of the car moving as you lift it as you get with the scissor type ramps.
Most car ramps are too steep and these would probably need a 3 foot long board as an extension to get the nose up. That is what I found with my two pairs of ramps which are used to use.
Out of interest the cost of those ramps are approximately one third of the cost of my two post lift complete!
Out of interest the cost of those ramps are approximately one third of the cost of my two post lift complete!
You can also get them considerably cheaper, which makes them more of an option. I've got a pair, surprisingly handy, but yes you do need extension ramps for anything low.
I also have a good trolley jack and axle stands as well though!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FoxHunter-Vehicle-Car-Ra...
I also have a good trolley jack and axle stands as well though!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FoxHunter-Vehicle-Car-Ra...
I use these: http://www.cjautos.eu/product_p/cr06xhd.htm Nice and low - can drive on without extensions and a good high lift. Very heavy to move around, but dont get pushed away when driving up them
mk1fan said:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01I6RIVVS/ref=dra_a_r...
Have these been posted before? Would solve the issue of the car moving as you lift it as you get with the scissor type ramps.
I've got a set of those or something very similar and cant get my TVR on without additional planks reducing the ramp angle.Have these been posted before? Would solve the issue of the car moving as you lift it as you get with the scissor type ramps.
PS fairly sure I got mine a lot cheaper (1/3rd cost) from ebay.
Alan461 said:
All well and good, but there'd be no access under the centre of the car... intended for tyre/ brake service and body shops.Seen similar size lifts that have two sill-length platforms , that do allow central access (from front or rear).
TwinKam said:
Alan461 said:
All well and good, but there'd be no access under the centre of the car... intended for tyre/ brake service and body shops.Seen similar size lifts that have two sill-length platforms , that do allow central access (from front or rear).
Best option would be a two post lift but I'm looking for something I can move within the workshop.
Ramps have been difficult to use, The car won't clear short ramps
and I did get some shallow angle ramps 2.1 metres long but they're of limited use as they prevent access from the side and still leave one end on the ground.
The OP's ramps with lifts on the end seem like a bit of a compromise as you need the car to be running well enough to climb them and also you'd never get a TVR on four at once, or back down again
Do you mean the ones I have as in aceofhearts picture or the ones I linked to in the OP?
The ones I have can be used as a group of 4 to raise the whole car but be aware that the car moves as the ramps raisethrough an arc.
I use a high light motorsport trolley jack that lifts the car high enough to get my ramps under them - clearly the ramps are in their down position.
The ones I have can be used as a group of 4 to raise the whole car but be aware that the car moves as the ramps raisethrough an arc.
I use a high light motorsport trolley jack that lifts the car high enough to get my ramps under them - clearly the ramps are in their down position.
If lifting on all 4 though the arc of lift will be the same front and rear so will cause no issue.
I have not even had a problem just lifting the front tbh, just placed a wheel chock 6 inches back from the rear wheels so that it backs onto them at full lift.
Ill get a picture of it up on all 4
I have not even had a problem just lifting the front tbh, just placed a wheel chock 6 inches back from the rear wheels so that it backs onto them at full lift.
Ill get a picture of it up on all 4
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