Car ramps - how high?

[AndyPembs182]

I’m planning on buying some car ramps - the time has come to de-rust and sort out the underside of my 182! So here’s the question: can anyone recommend a pair which give additional height over the standard? Most seem to be about 20cm (8 inches) - is there anything out there that’s higher?

 

[Nathan105e]

I aren't sure what your budget is, a mate of mine has a set similar to this and we've Done some decent jobs on it!

 

[Chambers_RS]

I aren't sure what your budget is, a mate of mine has a set similar to this and we've Done some decent jobs on it!

i have one of there and struggle to the list the Front end up, always lifts the rear of the car. Am I doing something wrong? 😂

 

[Nathan105e]

i have one of there and struggle to the list the Front end up, always lifts the rear of the car. Am I doing something wrong? 😂

I believe some tilt and pivot and don't actually lock. So it's a case of lifting up, sticking an axle stand under the subframe or axle for the ones that pivot, don't blame me if doesn't work though 😬😂

 

[Touring_Rob]

They also really get in the way of stuff.

I did the underside of mine last year and honestly the best (unless you have a proper ramp!) Is 4 tall axle stands and a trolley jack which is able to lift the car high enough.

The stands only cover minimal parts so you are able to clean/derust/paint more in one hit.

Further, if you were thinking of more conventional ramps which you drive up... Your going to need to have the wheels off for most of any decent underside work which makes them a little useless imo. Majority of your work will be at the rear end so you can likely get away with just two tall axle stands.

 

[Touring_Rob]

i have one of there and struggle to the list the Front end up, always lifts the rear of the car. Am I doing something wrong? 😂

I did much of my Escort using one of these and I think I usually lifted the front (or jacked) and used axle stands to keep it up.

Then was forever wiggling through it, they look very handy on paper but in use they are a bit of a chore.