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[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

How do I get my MV6 up a set of standard ramps?.....when the overhang both front and rear stops me.

Do I need ramps with a more gentle incline?.

 

[feeutfo]

AA has extensions.

Or I have a 3 ton jack that is man enough to lift the car high enough, so ramps can be place under.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

AA has extensions.

Or I have a 3 ton jack that is man enough to lift the car high enough, so ramps can be place under.

I'm intrigued.....How do they work?

[markrnorton]

put some bricks or timber in front, drive up onto them first to raise the car slightly. should give you enough clearance for ramps.

remember to put them back when you bring the car back off !

[feeutfo]

AA has extensions.

Or I have a 3 ton jack that is man enough to lift the car high enough, so ramps can be place under.

I'm intrigued.....How do they work?

a ramp onto the ramp basically. I guess they also help stop the ramp sliding away as the wheel hits them.

[Andy B]

AA has extensions.

Or I have a 3 ton jack that is man enough to lift the car high enough, so ramps can be place under.

I'm intrigued.....How do they work?

like this ......   

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

AA has extensions.

Or I have a 3 ton jack that is man enough to lift the car high enough, so ramps can be place under.

I'm intrigued.....How do they work?

like this ......   

Thanks Andy. I suppose  the design of these ramps dates back to a time when the average car didn't sit as low as they do today. I'll wager an old Mini, Moggy or Marina would drive straight on.

[Andy B]

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Thanks Andy. I suppose  the design of these ramps dates back to a time when the average car didn't sit as low as they do today. I'll wager an old Mini, Moggy or Marina would drive straight on.

Probably, but my extentions dates back to when I wanted to drive my Senator up my ramps ...... same problem, the lower edge of the bumper hit the ramp way before the wheel even looked at the ramp. 
Her Smart will drive straight up the ramps because the wheels sit at each corner, but I still use the extentions because it gives a lower angle of attack & the ramps are less likely to get pushed forward as you drive up. 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

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Thanks Andy. I suppose  the design of these ramps dates back to a time when the average car didn't sit as low as they do today. I'll wager an old Mini, Moggy or Marina would drive straight on.

Probably, but my extentions dates back to when I wanted to drive my Senator up my ramps ...... same problem, the lower edge of the bumper hit the ramp way before the wheel even looked at the ramp. 
Her Smart will drive straight up the ramps because the wheels sit at each corner, but I still use the extentions because it gives a lower angle of attack & the ramps are less likely to get pushed forward as you drive up. 

Tried the ramps with Mrs Opti's 53 plate Corsa. Rear......No problems. Front.......No chance.

[YZ250]

I use bits of 6" X 3" timber resting on the second or third rung up.    I hang my ramps on the garage wall when not in use and store the timber with them. I'm not condoning this as good practice though as the second or third rung has a serious bow in it now.    Andy's mod is the safer method. 

[omega3000]

Someone stole your design andy 


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Low-Entry-Metal-Car-Ramps-2-0-Tonne-2000kg-NEW-/300711334961?pt=UK_Lifting_Moving_Equipment&hash=item4603cad431

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Someone stole your design andy 


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Low-Entry-Metal-Car-Ramps-2-0-Tonne-2000kg-NEW-/300711334961?pt=UK_Lifting_Moving_Equipment&hash=item4603cad431

....but why make the extensions so narrow? I sincerely hope that  Andy B patented his invention.

[Andy B]

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I sincerely hope that  Andy B patented his invention.

If only ...........  I could've been a millionare! 

[omega3000]

Someone stole your design andy 


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Low-Entry-Metal-Car-Ramps-2-0-Tonne-2000kg-NEW-/300711334961?pt=UK_Lifting_Moving_Equipment&hash=item4603cad431

....but why make the extensions so narrow? I sincerely hope that  Andy B patented his invention.

Sadly they skipped on materials and made them very narrow as you spotted mr opti 

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I sincerely hope that  Andy B patented his invention.

If only ...........  I could've been a millionare! 

[Marks DTM Calib]

Thats not a bad price for a set of ramps plus extensions.

The extensions dont need to be overly wide, they are only driven over as a transition from ground to ramp top.