Another DIY Ramp

B&W_Evader · 04-16-2012, 11:04 AM

My weekend project. I had a couple of 2x4s and a little plywood laying around from the workbench I built so I figured I'd put them to work.

Gives about 7" more clearance for simple front end work. Overall length is about 40". Custom ramp pitch to match the little spoiler in front of the front wheel. Haven't checked it out ou the rear wheels but I'm guessing there's more clearance on that end.

Yes, I know I split the wood. Was just cranking it out and didn't bother pre-drilling the holes for the screws.

MattP725 · 04-16-2012, 08:12 PM

I think you need to re-enforce it a bit more... I wouldn't want to be under the car on that... otherwise the design looks tight, just add more support!

cdoxp800 · 04-16-2012, 08:27 PM

No way would I crawl under that car. Thats just scary looking. Please add some support.

ShinyBlueZ · 04-17-2012, 11:50 AM

omg that reminds me of JENGA.

except you're playing with your LIFE man!

B&W_Evader · 04-19-2012, 04:23 PM

LOL, really you think 4 2x4s spannin 10 inches can't support over 1500 lbs?

Everything else is in compression except for the plywood at the start.

04-19-2012, 04:42 PM

hahaha... i would even get under that car!

MnTBlitz · 04-19-2012, 04:43 PM

Well it doesnt help that those same 2x4s that are split are sitting like an inch on the base 2x4s...

It would definetly be safer to use 2x12s atleast and stager them on top of each other till you reach the angle and height you wants. Safety First. Not a sermon, just a thought.

B&W_Evader · 04-19-2012, 05:14 PM

Don't want to break my back carrying them around either...

Just ran the numbers and looks like the FOS is about 5 on the top span. Bet those plastic ramps aren't even that good.

The Jenga Master.

04-16-2012, 08:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
cdoxp800 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: FL Posts: 1,337 Drives: 2011 Nismo Rep Power: 19	No way would I crawl under that car. Thats just scary looking. Please add some support. __________________ 2011 Brilliant Silver NISMO 370z. #: 0046. PPE LTH \| MillSpec Cats \| F.I Exhaust \| Akuma Intakes \| Rotora 6/4 Brakes

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MnTBlitz Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 68 Drives: 09 PW 6spd 370Z Rep Power: 15	Well it doesnt help that those same 2x4s that are split are sitting like an inch on the base 2x4s... It would definetly be safer to use 2x12s atleast and stager them on top of each other till you reach the angle and height you wants. Safety First. Not a sermon, just a thought. __________________ UPREV 330rwhp/270tq l F.I. CBE l Stillen Gen3 l Stillen 19 row Oil Cooler l Stillen Sway Bars l NST Pulley Set l Eibach Springs l Shine l 15mm/20mm Spacers Last edited by MnTBlitz; 04-19-2012 at 04:57 PM.

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04-16-2012, 08:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
MattP725 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 1,904 Drives: 2010 40th Rep Power: 17	I think you need to re-enforce it a bit more... I wouldn't want to be under the car on that... otherwise the design looks tight, just add more support!

04-17-2012, 11:50 AM	#4 (permalink)
ShinyBlueZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: In My Z Posts: 462 Drives: Shiniest Bluest Z Rep Power: 13	omg that reminds me of JENGA. except you're playing with your LIFE man!

04-19-2012, 04:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
B&W_Evader Track Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: CA Posts: 972 Drives: slower than before Rep Power: 387	LOL, really you think 4 2x4s spannin 10 inches can't support over 1500 lbs? Everything else is in compression except for the plywood at the start.

04-19-2012, 04:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
David Parra Guest Posts: n/a	hahaha... i would even get under that car!

04-19-2012, 05:14 PM	#8 (permalink)
B&W_Evader Track Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: CA Posts: 972 Drives: slower than before Rep Power: 387	Don't want to break my back carrying them around either... Just ran the numbers and looks like the FOS is about 5 on the top span. Bet those plastic ramps aren't even that good. The Jenga Master.