Oil change ramp suggestion
I need some opinions.
C6 in my sig and I do all my oil changes... I have a 2x6 ramp setup I use for my cars that was cheap and works fine.... It was however pretty marginal height wise for my 2001 Trans Am... I think it will be too low for the vette.. Any suggestions on front ramp's for the vette for oil changes? My 2x6 setup has 3 lifts... so about 6" maybe a little less of lift from it.... Thanks in advance for any suggestions and Merry Christmas.. |
Originally Posted by LS14ME2
(Post 1582625867)
I need some opinions.
C6 in my sig and I do all my oil changes... I have a 2x6 ramp setup I use for my cars that was cheap and works fine.... It was however pretty marginal height wise for my 2001 Trans Am... I think it will be too low for the vette.. Any suggestions on front ramp's for the vette for oil changes? My 2x6 setup has 3 lifts... so about 6" maybe a little less of lift from it.... Thanks in advance for any suggestions and Merry Christmas.. Merry Christmas :thumbs: http://www.shop.jwmotoring.com/produ...categoryId=203 http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t...heckrebate.jpg |
Some people have said you can do an oil change on the C6 with no ramps at all- just turn the front wheels to the side and use a long extension for the drain plug.
If that's true (I haven't tried it), then you won't need very big ramps at all to do it comfortably. Give us your opinion after you decide! |
Hi JW.....
What would shipping be to 94550? |
Originally Posted by Gearhead Jim
(Post 1582626026)
Some people have said you can do an oil change on the C6 with no ramps at all- just turn the front wheels to the side and use a long extension for the drain plug.
If that's true (I haven't tried it), then you won't need very big ramps at all to do it comfortably. Give us your opinion after you decide! |
6-inch ramp is more than enough. :thumbs:
If you back onto the ramps, you'll have easy access to the drain plug & oil filter from the driver's side. Like this: http://i381.photobucket.com/albums/o...9/IMG_0455.jpg To get more complete drainage, lift the passenger's side a little. Any ol' jack will do. http://i381.photobucket.com/albums/o...9/IMG_0457.jpg CAUTION: Use a jacking puck to keep your jack pad from touching the rocker panel; otherwise, you can damage the panel. :eek: If you don't have jacking pucks, I found that an ordinary unmodified hockey puck works just fine. :thumbs: http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n...k-champion.jpg |
If you use a creeper the race ramps are about the minimum height for me. I didnt like the price when I bought them a few years ago but I'm glad I bought them.
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Thanks for all the input...
Question though.... no mention of Rhino Ramps for +- $50.00... any reason why? |
Originally Posted by LS14ME2
(Post 1582626694)
Thanks for all the input...
Question though.... no mention of Rhino Ramps for +- $50.00... any reason why? |
I think I will go with the 56" Race Ramps... Thanks for everyones input....
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2x10?
Lightfoot, are those ramps made out of 2X10's?
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I have a set of the double 2x 12's, but that is only so I can get the jack under it. I like to jack mine up front ah back, then use jack stands. I like to have the car level for the oil change.
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Originally Posted by LS14ME2
(Post 1582626797)
I think I will go with the 56" Race Ramps... Thanks for everyones input....
JWM shows free shipping... |
Originally Posted by Gearhead Jim
(Post 1582626026)
Some people have said you can do an oil change on the C6 with no ramps at all- just turn the front wheels to the side and use a long extension for the drain plug.
If that's true (I haven't tried it), then you won't need very big ramps at all to do it comfortably. Give us your opinion after you decide! |
I just use whatever walmart rhino ramps has. They worked fine for me. Im not spending $200 on ramps.
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Originally Posted by Grand Sport Jim
(Post 1582629498)
Lightfoot, are those ramps made out of 2X10's?
By actual measure, they're 1.5 x 11 inches. So I only get a 3-inch lift, which is fine for oil changes but not much else. As others mention, doing an oil change without ramps is do-able. Long & limber arms help... my first oil change was difficult because a factory gorilla must've tightened the drain plug. Also, you'd need a low-profile drain pan... 6-qt capacity would be full, unless you have the 10.5-qt dry-sump system. |
I drove mine up a ramp of two 2 x 10's so that I could get a jack under it. It is easy from there.
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Originally Posted by v1 rot8
(Post 1582629682)
you will need the extenders for the 56" ramps for your Corvette
but man I paid a lot less for mine when they first came out.. |
Yup, "Race Ramps" for me also. They work perfectly, make the job a cinch.
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Originally Posted by LS14ME2
(Post 1582626694)
Thanks for all the input...
Question though.... no mention of Rhino Ramps for +- $50.00... any reason why? I recently completed an oil change at the beginning of Dec. using the Rhino Ramps. No problem. And instead of using the driver-side approach, I approached from the front of the car. :willy: Good luck with whatever choice you decide upon. |
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