Howdy,
On Mon, 30 Aug 2004, Eric Murray wrote:
> > oil change bandits are running me off.... 35 bucks for an oil change on my
> > Tahoe is too much... so I'm going back to home done... got some plans
> > for a set of ramps... but before I build I'm wondering if there are any
> > tips/tricks/cautions/recommendations from the group.. Plan on using 2"
> > square tubing and angle iron for the material and will be used on concrete
> > driveway...
> >
> > make me smart guys !!!
>
> I can slide under my C3 (pickup version of a Yukon) without ramps, but
> I'm thin. Doing it on a slick concrete garage floor helps.
> If you're reasonably fit you should be able to slide under the truck
> with the front wheels parked on some boards. Maybe a couple stacked
> up and screwed together for more height...
>
> BTW, when you change the filter, put a rag in the u-shaped
> frame crossmember that goes under the trans. If you don't oil will puddle
> in it and then drip out later.
>
> I'd be a little leery of putting a big truck on a set of ramps
> I'd built myself and then crawling under it... that's really
> putting your design and fabrication skills to the test.
> "ramps" made out of solid wood would be pretty unlikely to fail.
Is there a reason that you aren't just buying car ramps at the autoparts
store? I think you'd be hardpressed to beat them in terms of price...
Mark
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