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Old Dec 12, 2005 | 03:18 AM
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Anyone use Blitz Rhino Ramps? They're the only ones I can find. How are they compared to metal ramps?
Old Dec 12, 2005 | 04:07 PM
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Rhinos are the only ramps....
Old Dec 12, 2005 | 09:52 PM
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better than my concrete blocks and 2x6's
Old Dec 17, 2005 | 08:31 PM
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i use the rhino ramps, no complaints about them so far. cant compare them to the metal ones, since i dont have them.
Old Dec 17, 2005 | 08:33 PM
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adding to my last post ... anyone know ramps that work with lowered cars?
Old Dec 17, 2005 | 09:10 PM
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quantum... 2x4s :D
Old Dec 28, 2005 | 12:47 AM
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haha...nice one
Old Dec 28, 2005 | 01:27 AM
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If only..... Good old jack and jackstands.
Old Dec 28, 2005 | 02:41 AM
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on 16 " rims/low profile tires (stock car height/not lowered), you can raise the rear end without problems...but cannot raise the front---short a teeny bit of clearance about 1/4" - 1/2".

The ramp will make contact with the bottom lip of the front...
Old Dec 28, 2005 | 02:56 AM
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Why not make your own???
http://www.mustangworld.com/ourpics/News/mwramps/
Old Dec 28, 2005 | 05:02 AM
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I use some 2x8s cut and made into ramps so I have enuff clearance for my 3 ton floor jack.
Old Dec 28, 2005 | 05:32 AM
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i need to make some im too damn low and not being able to fit any jack under my car really sucks.

lets just hope i dont get a flat between now and when i build these ramps..
Old Jan 9, 2006 | 07:48 AM
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well, if its just the case if fitting your jack underneath, drive up on some 2x4's, thats how i did w/my vigor and my friends accord ;

but i made my ramps outta stacked scrap 2x4's, designed to fit my air ride height perfectly

little bit o' math + sharpie + tape measure = sturdy ramps that FIT (and lift 12"!)
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