Can you recommend a good set of service ramps?

JustGotAn04KJRennie · **Joined:** Sun Jan 28, 2007 11:41 pm **Posts:** 28

Well, I went to give my KJ it's first oil change since I got it and found out that the filter is not in the most convenient position. I was expecting to be able to reach it through the hood like my old Cherokee...

What set of service ramps do you all use?

raceinfan · **Posted:** Sat Jun 09, 2007 12:48 pm

I went to Wal-mart & bought a set of heavy duty plastic ones for $20.00 I believe there rated for 10,000 pnds can't remember but they hold the KJ well

JustGotAn04KJRennie · **Joined:** Sun Jan 28, 2007 11:41 pm **Posts:** 28

$20 sounds good - how much clearance do they give?

raceinfan · **Posted:** Sat Jun 09, 2007 2:14 pm

enough that I can work in comfort under there when needed go check them out & see what you think

Fulltimer · **Posted:** Sat Jun 09, 2007 3:01 pm

I have no idea what they cost but if you can find a set that you drive onto and then remove the ramp you will like them. One of the problems with ramps is they seem to always get in the way.

Terry

JustGotAn04KJRennie · **Joined:** Sun Jan 28, 2007 11:41 pm **Posts:** 28

That's a good point Fulltimer - I hadn't thought of that. If I can find the $20 ones at Walmart I'll probably grab them anyways though.

hyedipin · **Joined:** Thu May 11, 2006 10:20 am **Posts:** 1667

I cannot bring myself to trust the cheap ones. They could be very sturdy but just cannot trust them, it is just me. I don't even trust the jacks.. I am crazy.

I would just dig a hole in my driveway and drive up and climb down there, do the work. Old school. :oops:

Jeep Dawg · **Posted:** Sat Jun 09, 2007 10:35 pm

I am not to sure about putting the jeep on plastic ramps and then lay under the jeep. To me that just is too iffy for me.

I use the craftsmen ramps. steel and sturdy

t-tops · **Posted:** Sat Jun 09, 2007 11:31 pm

pepboys had a sale on these plastic ramps that are collapsable and snap together to use, but were rated for 8,000 lbs. they were on sale for $34 but i couldn't bring myself to buy them. i've used rhino-ramps before and have been happy with them, but it's just something i can't buy without being 110% sure. the whole "snap together to use, pull apart to store" thing had me shaking just thinking of using them.

itsajeepthing · **Posted:** Sun Jun 10, 2007 12:05 am

Jeep Dawg wrote:

I am not to sure about putting the jeep on plastic ramps and then lay under the jeep. To me that just is too iffy for me.

I use the craftsmen ramps. steel and sturdy

X2 ( I know they are probably fine, just saying it would make me nervous....)

Cacher123 · **Posted:** Sun Jun 10, 2007 12:30 am

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I am not to sure about putting the jeep on plastic ramps and then lay under the jeep. To me that just is too iffy for me.

Jackstands!

raceinfan · **Posted:** Sun Jun 10, 2007 7:52 am

believe me the plastic ones are safe & they don't fold they'r just like the steel ones I feel very safe with them they'r constructed very well

KJMedic · **Posted:** Sun Jun 10, 2007 7:56 am

Cacher123 wrote:

Quote:

I am not to sure about putting the jeep on plastic ramps and then lay under the jeep. To me that just is too iffy for me.

Jackstands!

X2 I use ramps to get the jeep up but then put jack stands under it for added peice of mind.

JustGotAn04KJRennie · **Joined:** Sun Jan 28, 2007 11:41 pm **Posts:** 28

Honestly, I'd trust a solid block of molded plastic over 1" steel piping welded together anyday.

Jeepjeepster · **Posted:** Sun Jun 10, 2007 1:58 pm

I use Jackstands when needed with my Jeep, I, however, do not need them just to change the oil. Sometimes on our corolla I will just jack it up enough to get my arms under it. If I use jackstands then the car looks unstable since I must jack it up so far to get them under it, so I just use a floor jack. I can get to the filter and the drain without getting under the car if I jack it up, so if something did happen to the jack, I wouldnt die.

I would save the $20 and put it towards a lift kit.

tommudd · **Posted:** Sun Jun 10, 2007 2:03 pm

I was going to say, I never use any jacks , ramps, jacks when I change my oil, with the lift I can reach everything just fine, SO THATS ANOTHER REASON TO INSTALL A LIFT!!!!! :wink:

But I do have a set of heavy duty steel/metal ramps that I got for Christmas from my first wife (back in 1975 !!) :lol:

LiLredLibby · **Posted:** Sun Jun 10, 2007 4:29 pm

Luckily I have'nt had to use ramps or jackstands for years.I live about 1/2 mile from where I work with 13 bays,about 9 lifts.It's kinda nice to just drive on,raise the jeep above my head,slide the roll-around oil drain under it,and I'm done in nothing flat.Of course there is a downside to it,my boss makes me do this about 10 to 15 times a day Monday thru Friday. Work STINKS....... :lol:

When I have to get under the Jeep at home,I just find me a ditchline to straddle :wink:

This is the safest method known,and does'nt cost nothing.

Oh,and it saves you from having to dig a hole in your driveway.

Ron

Cacher123 · **Posted:** Sun Jun 10, 2007 4:58 pm

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When I have to get under the Jeep at home,I just find me a ditchline to straddle This is the safest method known,and does'nt cost nothing. Oh,and it saves you from having to dig a hole in your driveway.

I'd rather piss off the neighbors and build a service pit in my driveway! :shock:

Can you recommend a good set of service ramps?

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