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Stef914
post Mar 21 2026, 01:53 AM
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Hej all, I’m thinking of getting a set of these for oil changes, clutch adjustments, speedo cable repairs, type of jobs… maybe even a valve adjustment one day if I feel intrepid!!

Does anyone here use them? They seem to be the best low-profile ramps I could find — pricey, but the ~6.8° angle really appeals to me, especially since my car is already a bit lowered.

Thanks in advance for any feedback / suggestions…

https://www.raceramps.com/ramps/race/p/rr-72-2/
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post Mar 21 2026, 04:17 AM
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I’ve used them for years to drive cars up onto my trailer. Still look like new. Incredibly strong. Very light. Not cheap but worth the money.
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post Mar 21 2026, 08:51 AM
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I have two sets of these and one thing I struggle with is storage; where do you put them when not in use? I stack them and put them off to the side. The only other thought is that I wish they were taller. I typically find myself just going straight to the jack/jackstands.
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post Mar 21 2026, 09:11 AM
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I’ve heard they can “ slide out “ from under the tires while driving up them .
Although I have no experience but I always wanted a set .
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post Mar 21 2026, 09:18 AM
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I’ve only used them for ramps onto a trailer.
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post Mar 21 2026, 10:19 AM
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I have been using them for over 10 years and love them. Not once they have slid from under the tires and my garage floor is epoxy coated.

They are a pain to store though.
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post Mar 21 2026, 11:07 AM
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Not Race Ramps but cheap ones from local auto parts store. They work well and I hang them from a nail in a rafter next to a wall in my garage.
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post Mar 21 2026, 12:06 PM
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In this case I didn't drive the car on but jacked the car up and placed ramp under. Alan Sobin in picture

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low cost on Prime and they deliver

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post Mar 21 2026, 12:15 PM
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post Mar 21 2026, 08:27 PM
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QUOTE(sb914 @ Mar 21 2026, 09:11 AM) *

I’ve heard they can “ slide out “ from under the tires while driving up them .
Although I have no experience but I always wanted a set .


Possible, but not as bad as metal ramps I owned before.
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post Mar 21 2026, 08:36 PM
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metal ramps are the pits

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metal ramps are the pits

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post Mar 22 2026, 07:32 AM
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Are they high enough to allow you to get under the car?
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Are they high enough to allow you to get under the car?



That’s a good question @Geezer914 !
Thoughts @mepstein , @TRP ?
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post Mar 23 2026, 07:45 AM
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QUOTE(Stef914 @ Mar 22 2026, 11:01 PM) *

QUOTE(Geezer914 @ Mar 22 2026, 08:32 AM) *

Are they high enough to allow you to get under the car?



That’s a good question @Geezer914 !
Thoughts @mepstein , @TRP ?


I guess that depends on your size. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Yes, you can get under from the back far enough to change the oil/oil filter. Depending on the size of your drain pain, things can get crowded. They are nice, well made. Ridiculously expensive. I had mentioned before, they are just another thing to store. I also find that because I typically work on my cars in the garage, so backing up the cars, messing with the ramps, pulling the car back in the garage and onto the ramps etc - I have found myself just grabbing the jack and jack stands more often than using the ramps. They do work well as jack stands like others have shown above.
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post Mar 23 2026, 08:45 AM
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Eastwood has a similar product for about $170
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post Mar 23 2026, 09:17 AM
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I wouldn’t spend the money just to use it on oil changes. They really shine when you are using them with a trailer. Light and portable but hold up to real use.
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I wouldn’t spend the money just to use it on oil changes. They really shine when you are using them with a trailer. Light and portable but hold up to real use.


I agree with this, 100%. They shine if you are loading into a trailer or out at some sort of event, in the home garage for an oil change, a jack and jack stands are just as useful.
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I use 2 floor jacks with extensions in the side jack posts and place 2 jack stands under the donuts.
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