Service Ramps

[TheDoug]

What brand ramp have you all bought for working on things under your expeditions?

I have read up on the rhino ramps but have come across some real horror stories about catastrophic failures. What quality brand is out there?

I wanted a little more room to do my front sway bar since that thing is pretty heavy and crawling under the expedition doesn't give much room on front. (Compared to rear)

Thanks in advance!

 

[Deadman]

Get the strongest ones they make. I put my 3/4 ton diesel crew cab 4x4 on them and they're solid as a rock. They're rated for like 10K a pair. Just always use them on cement type floor, not dirt. idiots put them on dirt and they can fail....

 

[zfifty]

At least a 3 ton floor jack and a quality pair of heavy duty jack stands is my preference.

 

[scottdm]

At least a 3 ton floor jack and a quality pair of heavy duty jack stands is my preference.

Tough to do the sway bars without the suspension loaded, so ramps are easier for this job. Important to use E-brake and wheel chocks to keep anything from moving.

 

[TheDoug]

At least a 3 ton floor jack and a quality pair of heavy duty jack stands is my preference.

That is my preference as well with most things.

Tough to do the sway bars without the suspension loaded, so ramps are easier for this job. Important to use E-brake and wheel chocks to keep anything from moving.

The sway bar is the only reason I am looking into ramps.

 

[TheDoug]

Get the strongest ones they make. I put my 3/4 ton diesel crew cab 4x4 on them and they're solid as a rock. They're rated for like 10K a pair. Just always use them on cement type floor, not dirt. idiots put them on dirt and they can fail....

What brand do you have?

 

[Motorcity muscle]

Have a set of ramps built from stacked 2" x 8" but if have to buy the wood may get expensive with the price of wood.

 

[Soliyou]

I have the rhino polymer ramps. I use them, but I am planning to buy metal ones in the near future. I see the sides buckling slightly when the expedition is on the ramp, which is not confidence inspiring.

 

[Alwaysthinkin]

I bought these, have not used yet.

https://www.amazon.com/RhinoGear-11...1622157812&sprefix=rhino+ramps,aps,183&sr=8-2

They nest together and look pretty nice for the money.

 

[5280tunage]

I have a set of Rhino's that i've used for my past 3 vehicles, and they seem to be handling this rig quite well. Used them over 10 times now.

 

[TheDoug]

I have the rhino polymer ramps. I use them, but I am planning to buy metal ones in the near future. I see the sides buckling slightly when the expedition is on the ramp, which is not confidence inspiring.

I have a set of Rhino's that i've used for my past 3 vehicles, and they seem to be handling this rig quite well. Used them over 10 times now.

This is what all the reviews from the rhino ramps look like... some are great and some seem a little scary. (Buckling ramps while underneath is not something I want.) I personally think it comes down to quality control from this company. Several reviews I checked out showed an uneven bottom so it did not sit level on your garage floor.

Maybe I will have some jacks on each side as a backup to the ramp and give them a shot.

Thanks for everyone's input!

 

[Deadman]

What brand do you have?

They must be Rhino I'd assume.....

 

[Soliyou]

My minivan is pretty heavy but I don't notice the buckling. The wide tires of the expedition put higher weight on the ramp sides at the area right above the large cutout, which causes this buckling.

 

[DWs-TTEB]

I bought 2 pairs of these and used them to install F/R Hellwig sway bars. Still put jack stands under the Expy due to the reviews I read on the ramps. No visible bulking.

 

[Yupster Dog]

Still put jack stands under the Expy due to the reviews I read on the ramps. No visible bulking.

Got the same ones. If I'm in the garage on the slick floor i just jack the truck and place it on the ramps. (Once it is on the ramp there is no sliding)

Then jack the back of the truck and put on ramps if I need all four. Super easy and usually quicker (defiantly safer) than trying to drive up all four.

 

[Deadman]

Got the same ones. If I'm in the garage on the slick floor i just jack the truck and place it on the ramps. (Once it is on the ramp there is no sliding)

Then jack the back of the truck and put on ramps if I need all four. Super easy and usually quicker (defiantly safer) than trying to drive up all four.

When I epoxy'd my garage floor I mixed silica sand into the top coat, so there is traction. I can drive up 4 ramps easily without them sliding! I do it on occasion. I bet a slick floor could be an issue tho...

 

[TheDoug]

Thanks for all the input, I decided to chance it with the rhino ramps... this may be the only time I use them so I will just have jack stands underneath while doing front sway bar on the ramps.

 

[Deadman]

Thanks for all the input, I decided to chance it with the rhino ramps... this may be the only time I use them so I will just have jack stands underneath while doing front sway bar on the ramps.

Why do you say chance it? I've got 3 sets of these and I've used them hundreds of times with vehicles from 3,000lbs to vehicles around 10,000 lbs. I've looked at them and they never show any movement or distortion that I can see.

 

[Expedition Dave]

I have had both sets of recent RRs get wonky on me, to include the HD.

Replaced them at store but I only use them to raise the vehicle and put jacks underneath. I have older ones that work great and have never warped but whatever Chi-Com recycled plastic they are using now is NOT up to standard--IMHO

 

[Deadman]

I have had both sets of recent RRs get wonky on me, to include the HD.

Replaced them at store but I only use them to raise the vehicle and put jacks underneath. I have older ones that work great and have never warped but whatever Chi-Com recycled plastic they are using now is NOT up to standard--IMHO

Mine are 10-15 years old, so maybe I have the good ones?....