Date:         Tue, 25 May 2010 12:24:52 -0500
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
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From:         John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
Subject:      Re: Good types of drive-on lift ramps?
Comments: To: "Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"" <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM>
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I have one pair of drive-on's that I use in conjunction  with
jackstands. Drive up one end, then jack up the other and put  jack
stands under it. I like having the ramps instead of four jack stands -
just more stable that way. Of course four ramps would be even more stable.

Maybe four ramps and just jack the vehicle and put the ramps under the
wheels  might work for stability's sake. Eliminates the slipping that
can occur trying to drive up the things, and having all four on ramps
would be very stable. You could also put boards under the ramps to get
more elevation. Having all four wheels on the ramps on boards and
getting elevation that way would be more stable than getting higher
elevation with jack stands.

John

John Rodgers
Clayartist and Moldmaker
88'GL VW Bus Driver
Chelsea, AL
Http://www.moldhaus.com


On 5/25/2010 10:26 AM, Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" wrote:
> I need to get four drive-on lift ramp thingies to elevate the Westy for
> some underbody wiring projects. Me no likee creeping under the van at
> its normal height. Jacks are a pain in the butt -- I'd like to lift the
> van straight up. I left my old ramps down in Cali when we moved (no room
> in moving vans). Anyone got a recommendation for a brand or type that
> works well with the weight of these things? U.S.A. recco, please:
> driving to the nearest Canadian Tire would take a few days.
> --
> Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott
> 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana")
> 74 Westrailia: (Ladybug Trailer company, San Juan Capistrano, Calif.)
> Bend, OR
> KG6RCR
>
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