HOW TO BUILD WOOD CAR RAMPS
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 29. 08. 2024
- How to build custom car ramps for your car or truck. You can buy cheap plastic ramps at the BIG BOX store or take a little time and custom tailor a set for your car or truck. Follow along as I make durable custom ramps that will last a decade and won't break the budget.
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![[HOW TO] Build Wooden Garage Ramps for Vehicle Maintenance](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/q8uPsanDRDo/mqdefault.jpg)
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For the stops, I used a vertical piece screwed to the front face of the ramp, that runs from the ground up to about 3"-4" above the parking top. I can hit it firmly with the tire without fear of going over, makes getting positioned on the ramp so much more confident and enjoyable.
Not a bad idea đĄ
Great video. About 40 years ago, a good neighbor let me use his sheet metal ramps for my 72 Coupe De Ville. While I was underneath the car, I heard some creaking and shot out from underneath just in time to watch the ramp slowly collapse before my very eyes. My neighbor was shocked. From then on, I built similar ramps to what you made but back then, I used 2X4's criss crossed three wide and they worked out well. I used window lift-handles at the end for carrying. They're solid so I don't worry about being underneath the car. I also use jack stands because even though the ramps are solid, what if a tire lets-go and leaks?
Never thought about getting a blowout while being up on the ramps but anything's possible!
Just built the wooden car ramps a couple of weeks ago and they are awesome. I used them twice within the last two weeks. Itâs quicker than jacking up and then using jackstands.
Can you help me do a wooden car ramp â€
Worked like a charm 2023 Camaro SS
These look much safer than the plastic junk they sell at the store. I've heard stories of those cracking and sometimes crumbling in on themselves. That won't happen with these nice wood ones you made. Good work!
Thanks Man!
Do you think that plastic tested wouldn't be so safe as a piece of wood made by itself?
I just bought an 04 a few days ago. I'm making these this week. Heavy, simple and sturdy.
Right on!
Best design I e seen on YT. Itâs structurally sound!
Nice work!!! 7.5 inches high ramp will give you enough room to work under your car comfortably.
Unless you have a spare tire around the midsection. I am fighting to keep that off...lol
I've made these and used them for years one of best things you can do to safely get under your car i originality wanted the factory made one's but they are to high to fit under a corvette these homemade one's are just perfect makes oil changes a snap so mutch easier than jacking and placeing jack stands unless you need to remove a wheel
Made these ramps yesterday to your specifications. They are very heavy and they are perfect thank you.
Glad it worked out for you!
Absolutely very well done and well thought out for people like us with limited know-how. thanks you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Was literally thinking about this today because I've started to take care maintenance a little more seriously. Glad to know that I wasn't just coming up with a stupid idea. I might add rubber pads to the bottom to help avoid skidding.
Not a bad idea, I would make them really thin though.
Very Nice! You're like a modern day Bob Vila... Thank you!
I don't know about that, but I had fun building them!
I hate Bob Villa. đ±
Great videos. đđ
Start putting the screws in from the back side of the boards starting with the shortest board, and none of the screws will show when they are set up ready for use. A bit neater looking design that way.
Good idea!
Why should you care about visible screws?
He told you why. He thinks it is a better looking design that way.
Aesthetics.
When you take into consideration the costs of metal jack stands and trying to prop them up in just the right position compared with the cost of two planks of wood and a few hours of work, this is, actually, far cheaper...and safer in my opinion.
Great idea,
Iâm definitely going to build myself a set.
I donât care for the metal ramps, always sliding.
Beautiful car
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Have fun!
Jacks and stands are a complete pain so I've been looking around for ramps as a way to save time and trouble. I don't like the idea of plastic ramps at all. These are the right price, customizable and wood is very durable and strong. I've found my next project. Thanks.
Sweet - thanks for the feedback!
@@Toys4Life Finally managed to finish my ramps. Thanks again T4L!
Thanks. I built these longer and wider for use with a SS Camaro with stock Eagle tires and a full size p/u truck. Each ramp layer is a combination of 2 pcs of 2x4s and 1 pcs of 2x6. First layer ran the long way and second layer ran the short way across. All glued and screwed and painted white. Very heavy but solid. 78 inches long. Ramps are garage shelves when not in use. Late model Camaros and Vets damage very easy when they are being jacked up. Also made short ramps for rear to use in combination when changing the diff. oil.
Nice! They will last longer than you and I are alive!
Very very good idea I was going to build some out of metal love them I'm going to build me some of them
I picked up some 5 euro a piece doormats with rubber underside, cut them to size and glued them on the bottom of ramps so they don't slide anymore, works really well, in total i think i spend like 40 euro on 2 ramps which my lowered car can drive on to without any issues, best possible value
I like the point you made bout the plastic and steel ramps. Quite true. Thanks
nice and simple. I'm probably going to make 4 of these to get my Miata off the ground and level (trans and diff oil change).
Excellent idea I think!
What about making these so you can break away the low part (front) once you have the car on the top. This way it would give you room to get under the side and put a jack there if you need to get it a bit higher, etc. I've seen the plastic racing jacks have similar where you can slide the lower portion out of the way. Maybe at the start of the 4th layer. You could have some kind of bracket that holds them together while ramping up and then easy to remove once the car is up.
Excellent idea!
Yeah, put hinges on them like this:
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Love it cause I have an 88 Chevy C1500 thatâs lowered and those ramps would be perfect thank you
Sweet!
This is what I am looking for a stairway to success man you are a genius this is what I will do thanks a million.
Thanks for the comment! I did not come up with the idea, but I do advocate for customizing it to the vehicles in your garage!
I like the testing distance of each step as angle increases you can make steps smaller.
My main reason for making these are due to the ramps sliding, as you stated at the beginning. Iâm looking for a design to use the 2x4 and 2x6âs already have around the home to give me about 8â wide ramps.
Nice!
Started doing my own oil changes on my corolla. Thinking about making these soon. Jack and jack stands Are too much of a hassle. đ
although depending on where your oil plug is in your pan, you might need to jack up the back in any way to make it flat and drain all of it.
what year corolla? most have so much ground clearance you dont need to raise the car up to change the oil... maybe just a few inches if you have short arms.
Great video. I donât trust the plastic ramps. The metal ones slid gave them away worthless. Iâm making these. Peace of mind and super safe.
NICE!
GREAT IDEA.....BUILDING A SET TOMORROW MORNING. THANKS. Paul Clapper, Syracuse, NY
Enjoy, and thank you!
We Canadans use Robertson screws (square). Don't slip like Philips.
Agreed! Philips are horrible. Here we seem to be transitioning to the torx type of head which is awesome too!
I have been looking at ramps to buy....I didnt run across any I felt good about....So,Thanks for the video...I like yours đđ
Thank you, hopefully you find a little time this weekend to build a set!
This is amazing
Ty vm
So amazing so simple , dead reliable and afordable
Simply heaven
Thank you!!
@@Toys4Life My one is ready now.
Changed oil filter and replaced engine guard with it
Gonna build a set of these this weekend, thanks! Went to go use my plastic ramps Iâve had for years, but my newest toy - 2016 focus RS is just too low for the ramps.
Have fun!
Perfect, cheaper and stronger than any plastic versions. Do you ever feel like 2X12 would have been better? I have large tires on my SUV.
I think that would be too heavy and overkill. I use mine for my Tahoe all the time and I have no desire for additional width.
@@Toys4Life Great! Thanks for the quick reply. I'll be starting on these today. Simply don't trust the plastic ones, and metal, sturdy ones are big $$.
My SUV is 6k pounds. My plan is to build 4 ramps to raise the entire vehicle.
The last section, the platform, was not beveled with a 45 degree angle. Any reason why or just an oversight? Excellent DIY project video. Thanks
I wanted the last one to feel a little bit different to make it easier to know when you're at the top. I'm not sure that it works 100%, but it might. Thanks for the question and thanks for the comment!
Thanks. I am planning to do similar. But ideally I would like it to be little wider and the last stop part a little bigger, that if I run over it the car will not fall immediately. But lets see :) ...
Thanks for sharing!
You're welcome!
I just made them,but where i live is not exactly an even surface and they slide a bit,I wonder if i can ad something to keep that from happening?
Other than that they are really solid,i like them
Maybe you have smooth concrete? Did you add the bevel on the first row where the tire first hits, this helps put a lot of pressure on them so they don't slide. Make sure you get up on the ramp a little bit before you touch the brakes at all.
Just my two cents when adding the next layer, itâs best to leave enough space so that the centerline of the wheels can fully rest on the bottom plate before it starts to climb on the next plate. I would assume it would minimize the chance of slipping
Not a bad idea, but I've never had mine slip, unless well one time my son was driving his car up them and kind of slammed on the brakes and they both slipped but That's kind of to be expected hey đ€Ł
nice vid.
I do it a little different in that its simply 2 level, then I can get jack and jack stands in there. all 4 wheels at the same time...since the vette is soo low....but so is my mustang.
btw. some HD's sell slightly damaged wood for 70% off....and its perfect for this.
Thanks for the info!
Guy who speaks my kinda language. I would probably put rubber matting under the base to ensure they didn't slide forward, but the small step gradiant might make that unnecessary anyway.
I have not had these slide. Rubber would not be a bad idea - but if there was any moisture on the floor it might actually slide easier with rubber...
Hey, Thanks for the video. I purchased 2X10 (9 1/2/" wiode). I have most of it put together. One question is why you didn't angle the smallest piece? Is that a warning that your approaching the top? Just curious.
Otherwiise even though I purchased the low profile jack form Horrible Frieght, I still think your design is neccesary.... Bob :)
Yeah, just maybe make it feel a little bit different on the top wrung??
Your right about the plastic ramps they look sketchy and the metal ones I have experience them moving on me. Thanks for the info will be making some for my f150 donât need to go to high just enough to get a creeper under and not hit my chest. Lol
Thanks for the comment sir!
Do you think the plastic rhino ramps have an expiration date? I've had a pair, garage kept (no uv) for 18 years. I put my gti, Pathfinder, CX-5 and wrx on them for oil changes and they are still solid. I never saw a "throw away after xx years" sticker like a baby seat or motorcycle helmet (those have foam which does go bad)...
You can save a step by cutting the first board in half using a 45 deg. angle cut first.
I think so!
Just what I was looking for đ
Awesome - thanks!
Should have added a grade on the end, and some runoff AFTER the stop otherwise if you overshoot the stands will jshoot up and whack your car. Notice how no stand sold is a 90 deg angle.
Hey, that is the beauty of these - modify the basic design an make them your own!
Canât be more true! A very good point!
Ty
A little tip, put your measurements on the description so people can understand:)
4:15 Is where the measurements are shown. Sorry about that.
How about a height? I'd like to make ramps that are a couple inches higher than what I have now.
Thank you very much sir. I will definitely copy your ramp.
Sweet, good luck!
Thank you
Welcome!
What an excellent idea!!
I didn't invent it, but I did refine it for the C5! Thank you!!
Thank ya man appreciate it!
Any time!
Excellent.
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Thank you !!
16",24",32",40",48"
Thanks!
How many boards do I need to buy
@@johnnyappleseed9568 oh Man its been long time you need about 27 feet maybe 3 boards depends on board length, here the board is 10 feet
Great idea!! đđđđ
Did you build one?
@@Toys4Life yes I did thanks to you video đđ
Is the oil plug on the back of the engine/ oil pan so this works out for oil changes?
I can't recall - I will look soon.
Great Vid. Not sure why last comment is a year ago...I guess C5s are becoming an old guy car. Whatev. Loved the vid and made a set . "...heavy iz good...Reliable! If it doesn't [work], you can always hit them with it..." I bet you can name the movie. Anyway, per a comment on the vid, made mine a break-away to smaller set with two luggage-latch type fasteners on each side. Thanks!
Nice, thank you for taking the time to comment!
These are a great idea!!!
I wish I could take credit for the idea, but I can't. I can however take credit for custom making a set for the Corvette C5! (:-)
Thanks!
You're welcome - glad you liked the video & Thank You!
Well done!
Thank you!
Awesome excellent video
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Good evening and congratulations on your ramps, what wooden material are your ramps or rather what wood is it?
Thank you
Pine.
Great video!
Thank you sir!
Maybe make the bottom layer longer on the front side to prevent tipping over?
The worst part about metal ramps is having them slip on concrete as you drive up or sink in the dirt if used in the yard.
Question ??? I notice that the top board is not beveled like the rest of them, is that on purpose? And if so why? I understand the stop must be square, but the top board where the tire sets we do not bevel that piece? Mom of 3 boys that work on cars ALL THE TIME and want to make sure I build these right for Christmas.
That's really cool!!! I left the top one unbeveled to hopefully make it feel a little bit different as I was driving up. Not sure it makes much of a difference, I would practice with a spotter until you get the feel of counting each time the vehicle steps up a level. With a few tries (and a spotter) most people can get the hang of it pretty quick.
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Will these also work with getting a a lowered car up on to the ramps of a tow truck? A couple times I've needed to be recovered and had to remove the front bumper. Be handy if I had these and kept them in the car.
I do not think they would help with the situation you describe.... sorry.
if the car will drive itself up the ramp then why are you getting it towed?!
@@kenwittlief255 I never said the car drove it self? Did you read my comment, where did I say that? You do realise that tow trucks have a mechanical whinch on them for that very reason to pull on cars that are broken down.... How do you think people get recovered..... smfh.
My plastic one cracked. Rhino truck model rated for 12kpounds. Gonna make my own wood ones because being crushed is a terrible way to die . Besides maybe a grizzly bear or shark.
Hope part of your torso was not under it when it happened. Time to change the britches...
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My uncle accidentally bought two (2x2x16) extra pieces of wood and the first thing I thought of was making a car ramp lol my Jack stands are too short for me to go under my truck(my big belly). Plus I want to make use of it
Nice!
@@Toys4Life oh yeah and thank you for this videođđœ
I'm looking to be able to put the whole car up at the same time. I'm not a welder but can work wood.
It looks like just spacing properly at setup.
How would I tie it together essentially as two separate sets of 4 wheel ramps? Any ideas, help?
Not sure...Make two really long ramps? That might be the safest- but you would want a spotter.
Does this thing slids off whenever the car is moving upwards? Given with the weight of the car compared to the wood? I'm planning to do that one also.
You just want to make sure you know hit the brakes hard while you're on it, any kind of ramp will slide if you do that.
I followed these instructions for my â04 Z06 and they slide out when I try to drive up. My car is lowered on the factory bolts and has a 9% approach angle and the air dam is ~3.5" off the ground.
Honestly, how slippery and smooth is your surface you're on, I presume really nice concrete? I've never had any issues. Did you use softwood, hardwood would probably slide more. I'm dumbfounded.
I have smooth concrete floors in my garage. I had plastic ramps skid on occasion, could be that. I also didnât add the last 16â piece (I only purchased 3 of 2x8x8), so there is a slight weight difference relative to your specs.
Iâll try in the driveway tomorrow.
Did you bevel The edge of the first board? The key is to get the weight of the car on top of the ramp as soon as possible, then it'll hold it in place. Also, be careful with the brakes, there is a massive front bias so if you're hitting the brakes and driving up it will push the ramps. Practice carefully using your emergency brake as that applies it to the rear brakes to control your speed. Of course do all this at your own risk, I'm just offering you suggestions that you may or may not want to try.
You say 3. 2x8x10. You show 2x8x8. Which is correct? My 09 Vette needs 10 in wide tires, so 3 2x10x10 would work best
0:51 Sorry about that.
Did anyone ever find out if you can actually get under enough to do an full oil change w these ?
I'm want to make these, but I'm wondering, is there a risk that with all that weight on the end when the vehicle is on top, could cause the ramp to flip forward. Seems like it might be a good idea to move the stack back on the bottom board about 4 inches, so you have something on the front side to stop potential flipping. Any thoughts? Thx
I don't know that it's necessary, but what you suggest would definitely make it much less likely if someone was driving up the ramp too fast and hit the brakes too hard.
Couldn't you just cut the first piece of wood at a 45 degree angle and that would be perfect? All you would have to do is flip the other piece over and it should match. Either way this is a great video and definitely helps. I just need to get mine up just high enough to get a jack under it.
That would be fine I think!
Great idea...did you use pressure treated wood?
Nope, just regular lumber. I've had my Tahoe on these things many many times and they're not even thinking about going anywhere. If you were storing these outside, then for sure that would be a great idea in my opinion. It would make them heavier so if that's a concern something to keep in mind.
This doesn't add up! You say 3ea 2x8 by 10 foot, but the caption says 8 foot. You also say cutting one in half makes 2ea 4 foot long pieces. And by using 3 at 8 foot long there will not be enough material!!!
I'll have to go back and take a look at it , I thought I might have made a correction about something to that effect within the video.
Is the amount of wood used (4- 2x8) for one side only? So another words, would you actually need 8- 2x8âs for a complete set?
It's been awhile, but I'm pretty certain I listed the amount of material to make two ramps. Glad you enjoyed the video and good luck making yours!
2x8s give you 7.5" of width. I did this with 2x10s at 9.5" wide...heavier but more room to work with
can you make similar ramps but with more layers and thinner boards, say 35mm thick boards with 7 layers rather than the 5 in the video?
I would sure think so, it might be harder to feel and count the little bumps as you drive up the ramps though (to anticipate when you are at the top).
I bet the bumper valance broke off on the way down. Each plank should've been stacked passed the bumper valance.
Actually, it tore the nose clear off to. OH NO!!! lol
I think the plastic car ramps should be illegal. At lest the metal ones usually will bend before breaking. The plastic ones will fail instantly. Thanks for the video, I'm building my own.
Will the arms on a MaxJax slide under when using these ramps? My Vette has side exhaust and is really low.
I think I would just show the 2x6 under each wheel, pull forward, and then you can probably get the arms underneath.
Thanks for posting this. Why did you not bevel the top piece?
Thanks for the thanks. I wanted the top platform to be as long as possible and it's not that hard for my tire to make it up without the bevel.
Not only that by not bevelling the last piece you can feel that you have reached the top and can take it really slow to the stop
Greetings I am looking to build a 3 tier ramp for a Toyota sienna mini van, what size should each piece be length wise?
I would make it the same overall length but just make the two top levels a little longer each so you have three equal flat areas - perhaps the final step a bit longer than the middle step. Good luck!
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Thank you! Cheers!
Hi. Great video. I have a question. I have a jack and am happy to jack the car up. Would it be safe to use the same concept that you've used here with wooden blocks (I.e stacking a number of blocks and securing them together) and putting them under the wheels of the car, then lowering the jack down - essentially using them as 'wheel' stands?
It would work. You have to make sure the blocks are big enough to provide a stable base. And put a stop on the front and back so the tire wouldnt roll forward or backward off the block.
Another good idea is to put a handle to transport them easily.
If built properly, I would say yes for sure. Wood is very strong to simple "crush/compression" strength.
If the car ever rolled back it'd crush if you do short blocks.with these you have a better chance of getting out.
Yes, they are called cribs. I built some with 2x4s criss crossed. Wood has very high compression strength. Very safe. Much safer than jack stands for sure. I won't get under my car at all without putting the wheels on cribs, even for oil changes. These ramps would be equally effective if you just need to raise one end. Don't need a jack.
How about showing from the front or better yet underneath, good stuff tho
More views of the project throughout construction, got it. Thank you for the comment!
Yes now I can feel safe working under my cars
Unless you get termites, you should be good!
@@Toys4Life lol...
How would this hold up for long term use? I'm buying a car that is going to be possibily too long for my garage. My problem is the end garage lip is pretty high up (5 inches tall) and I'm worried I won't be able to fit my car. If I was to do something similar to this, and park my car on it so my front end goes above the tire stopper just enough for it to clear, could this wood hold up for a permanent solution??
A LONG time. Use treated lumber if exposed to rain/snow.
I've used mine for over 6 years.
Hardwood or softwood?
Softwood.
Ok so Iâve went to 3 different Home Depotâs to try and find wood thatâs not split does it really matter all the wood is split on both ends of the wood
As long as the split does not go too far through the board it will be fine. Make sure any splits (big or small) don't line up with splits on the layer below. Good luck!!
You should be able to find wood with no splits. Maybe go a size longer and cut off the ends. At the very least, if u are going to use wood with splits, I would reinforce the splits with construction adhesive.
@@heidis.3699 I already made it I ended up going to Loweâs much better quality no splits
@@joshuaramos9676 Wood is so expensive, so I'm glad to hear you were able to find some quality pieces. Can I ask, how did the ramps turn out?
@@heidis.3699 they turned out great I have already done 5 oil changes 1 coolant flush and I replaced a fuel filter on it I used 2x12 so that the tire could have a lot more room they are on the heavy side because of the 2x12 but hey they work great better than those plastic ones I would be scared of those
I really want to make them but I'm terrified they will spilt in half lol đ
With the layers of wood - I promise you that a ramp splitting in half is almost impossible. The weekend is young - go build em!
use liquid nails or Elmers wood glue between the layers, and the screws