I'm planning on making some ramps in the next week or 2. Atm it's basically going to be a pair of drive on jobs. Made mostly from 5-6mm mild steel folded into a 90 degree angle as I can get plenty of this at work to use. I'm also thinking of fitting a pair of bottle jacks in the ends so I can get more height when the cars backed or drove on. All fairly simple.
What I would like to know as there seem to be a few guys on here that are very 'switched on" is that if anybody has done this and has a nifty idea to lift the other axle? I'm very tight for space so a full length frame isn't feesable for storage reasons.
I'm open to all suggestions as I haven't actually started it yet, very busy at work and can't get a minute.
Is my only real option to go with the trolley jack and stands?
What I am thinking is a long shallow angle ramp to reverse the car onto in the garage and then lift the front and place stands all round to suit suspension work and the likes. Enough height is needed obviously for any other work requirements like brake pipes and possibly painting the floor back to new.
As usual all ideas welcome.
Thanks
Ned
What I would like to know as there seem to be a few guys on here that are very 'switched on" is that if anybody has done this and has a nifty idea to lift the other axle? I'm very tight for space so a full length frame isn't feesable for storage reasons.
I'm open to all suggestions as I haven't actually started it yet, very busy at work and can't get a minute.
Is my only real option to go with the trolley jack and stands?
What I am thinking is a long shallow angle ramp to reverse the car onto in the garage and then lift the front and place stands all round to suit suspension work and the likes. Enough height is needed obviously for any other work requirements like brake pipes and possibly painting the floor back to new.
As usual all ideas welcome.
Thanks
Ned