> Among the things I've tried to help out with the slick floor .. one thing
> that worked remarkably well was old bath mats.
> The kind with the rubber backing on them. Stick a couple of those under
> your ramps and they aren't sliding anywhere.
>
> Second comment .. . when I jack a car up and lower it down on to ramps . .
I
> always stop once about half the weight is down on the ramps and get out a
> dead blow hammer or a block of wood and give the ramps a couple of good
> whacks to slide them outwards away from the center of the car.
> As the suspension compresses . . the car essentially tries to put all its
> weight on the outer edges of the tires.
> Not problem on the ground, but on a ramp . . . I've actually seen cars let
> down on to ramps and the ramps are literally balancing on their outer
edge.
> Kinda scary looking.
>
> Same thing will happen at the rear of an IRS car.
>
> Solid axle rears are no problem . .they drop straight down on the ramps
and
> don't have any tendency to try and topple them.
>
> Scott Tilton
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dave Massey [mailto:105671.471@compuserve.com]
> Sent: Thursday, September 25, 2003 8:22 AM
> To: Scott Tilton
> Cc: 'triumphs@autox.team.net'
> Subject: Ramps vs Stands
>
> Message text written by Scott Tilton
> >The Sears ramps also have nice little rubber feet on them.
> These do help to keep it from sliding away from the car when you drive the
> front wheels up on them.
> It only helps though.
> <
>
>
> So, as Scott pointed out, it is important that the ramps remain stationary
> when you attempt to drive on and off of them. They may work well enough
on
> a driveway where the surface is intentionally rough but certainly not on a
> smooth garage floor.
>
> Be carefull
>
> Dave
>
I don't have ramps, so I haven't tried this, but I think the first method I
would attempt is a few 2x4's between the front of the ramps and the wall.
Seems a lot more secure than carpets or bath mats. Of course, if the beer
fridge is in the way, it may be a bit more difficult. Is there something
else I'm missing?
Bob
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