Date:         Tue, 14 Nov 2000 07:14:37 -0800
Reply-To:     Mark Drillock <drillock@EARTHLINK.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Mark Drillock <drillock@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      Re: jackstands vs. ramps
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An easy way to get up on the ramps in slippery conditions is to put a
floor jack just to the inside of a wheel and jack up that wheel enough
to slide the wheel ramp under the tire. Then do the same on the other
side. Don't jack up the body, just the wheel. This method is also good
for vehicles that do not have enough ground clearance to drive up onto
the ramps.

Mark

Keith Adams wrote:
>
> I found one mega-disadvantage to the ramps this weekend.  They are damn
> tough to get up in the snow.  No traction what so ever.  Even with the
> little "grippy" holes punched in them.  It's a little spooky taking a
> "run" at your ramps.
>
> Keith Adams
> Calgary, Alberta, Canada
> 1986 Vanagon GL Westfalia