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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 11:29 AM
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Thinking about making ramps

So since a set of race ramps is a bit pricey for me, i decided to make a set of my own.

The plan is to use a 2x10 and lay it flat. then stack one on top, but cut it slightly shorter. So on and so forth until i get my desired height.

So my questions, do you guys this this would work? i have all the angles down and lengths. Im just not not sure if these will hold or not.

im 99% sure they will, i guess i just need some other opinions on that other 1%

Update: Got one ramp built. Used a 2x10. ( really 1 1/2 x 10) Gives me 7 1/2" of lift. i think that will be more then enough

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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 12:09 PM
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I'm pretty sure these will work. Just take your time and do everything right. Create one first and then test it before you go to another one
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 12:10 PM
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I can't imagine why boards on top of one another wouldn't hold. I assume you'll screw them together using recessed screws or something? It'll definitely be heavy if you go 60" long on the longest board.

I bought a set of race ramps but the price still makes me grimace.
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 12:23 PM
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I got ramps you can use, but the 2x10s will def hold
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 01:22 PM
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I built some myself, do you want pics?
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 01:23 PM
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it will defiantly work, ensure you have stops. i am planning on something like this since i can't find any ones local that will fit with the aero kit.
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Ltdanish07
So since a set of race ramps is a bit pricey for me, i decided to make a set of my own.

The plan is to use a 2x10 and lay it flat. then stack one on top, but cut it slightly shorter. So on and so forth until i get my desired height.

So my questions, do you guys this this would work? i have all the angles down and lengths. Im just not not sure if these will hold or not.

im 99% sure they will, i guess i just need some other opinions on that other 1%
i did the same thing, works great. one 32" 2x10 and a 12" piece screwed to the top (screws down). their easy to drive up on and give you 3" of additional height.
best part is they were free, i work in construction.
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 03:24 PM
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Double

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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 03:25 PM
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I built some myself, do you want pics?
yeah def. Thanks.

to jeff: thanks for the offer, but your quite a hike for me.
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Old Sep 22, 2009 | 12:32 AM
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i would like to see some pics

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I built some myself, do you want pics?
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Old Sep 22, 2009 | 06:05 AM
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Sorry, I got pulled in 5 directions last night....will have pics posted tonight....
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Old Sep 22, 2009 | 10:20 AM
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I've used wood as ramps plenty of times. Never had the car sitting ontop of the wood tho. But as ramps to get up on stuff yea. Doubt that helps lol.
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