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I'm looking to get a set of ramps to aid with oil changes and such. I've already seen Kaiser's oil change sticky, but I notice he also doesn't have the

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Old 08-04-2015, 11:31 AM   #1 (permalink)
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I'm looking to get a set of ramps to aid with oil changes and such. I've already seen Kaiser's oil change sticky, but I notice he also doesn't have the extra black plastic spoiler dangle doos either.

Anyone have a suggestion for ramps that might work better than others?
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Race Ramps.

Spendy but they work.
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Race Ramps.

Spendy but they work.
Whoah, you ain't joking. Those look fantastic, but way out of my budget.
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Wood blocks, jack stands....
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I made mine out of a couple of 2x6 for less than $15
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Make some wood ramps and cribbing blocks that can stack. Works wonders.






Got the idea from here:
Wood cribbing block DIY for raising the car in addition to jack stands | VW TDI forum, Audi, Porsche, and Chevy Cruze diesel forum

The ramps allow me to reach my front and rear jack points, then I raise the car and rest it on the blocks. Rock solid.
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thats crazy, some like load master building. saw some amazing structures like this when I was deployed
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Make some wood ramps and cribbing blocks that can stack. Works wonders.






Got the idea from here:
Wood cribbing block DIY for raising the car in addition to jack stands | VW TDI forum, Audi, Porsche, and Chevy Cruze diesel forum

The ramps allow me to reach my front and rear jack points, then I raise the car and rest it on the blocks. Rock solid.
props to you on creativity!!

which jack do you use to raise that high?
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Damn that looks bad ***. Now i have to try and make them.. will probly look like **** but oh well
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I used some Rhino Ramps..

Amazon.com: RhinoGear 11909ABMI RhinoRamps Vehicle Ramp - Pair (12,000lb. GVW Capacity): Automotive

If you have the sport front chin spoiler, it will rub, but meh, who cares about that thing anyway?
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I used some Rhino Ramps..

Amazon.com: RhinoGear 11909ABMI RhinoRamps Vehicle Ramp - Pair (12,000lb. GVW Capacity): Automotive

If you have the sport front chin spoiler, it will rub, but meh, who cares about that thing anyway?
I just purchased a set of these tonight. Do they truly get the car high up enough to do an oil change?
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I just purchased a set of these tonight. Do they truly get the car high up enough to do an oil change?
Been using these for a year, 4 oil changes no problem!
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When space is a premium, a few 2x8, jack and Jack stands work well. They take the least space and get the job done.

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no place to storage 4 huge blocks.

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no place to storage 4 huge blocks.

I really like the idea, but I feel the same way. I already don't have room for the extra set of wheels I have. These blocks would take up even more space.
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