johnH20
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| posted on 19/2/18 at 06:16 PM |
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High lift car ramps - from trailer?
I have been musing of late as I am away from home. Some time ago I built some high ( 350 mm ? ) car ramps but they were so cumbersome to move and
store I eventually binned them. I am now thinking this was a mistake as I need to do some work on my MX5 outside and my combination of high lift jack
and axle stands is more than a bit inconvenient. So I wondered whether I could build a couple triangular ( in side view ) towers to support my trailer
ramps. The towers would be easy to move and store and the trailer ramps have a natural home. I am sure this is not an original idea but from anyone
who has done it, or indeed those who have not, any advice would be appreciated.
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907
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| posted on 19/2/18 at 07:39 PM |
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Like these ?
Paul G
 
long ramps
I also have these
 
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But I'd like one of these
 
On my wish list
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johnH20
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| posted on 19/2/18 at 08:49 PM |
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Spot on 907 exactly that! ( First pic ).
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ianhurley20
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| posted on 19/2/18 at 10:31 PM |
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Gosh Paul - I'm jealous - where did you get the first two from - I could use either at the moment?
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907
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| posted on 20/2/18 at 01:38 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by ianhurley20
Gosh Paul - I'm jealous - where did you get the first two from - I could use either at the moment?
The short answer is that I made both of them. The scissor lifts are my default lift system and will raise to 500mm.
They have had all sorts on them from an E30 BMW to the Lotus 21 in the pic, and naturally my own Suttol & MX5.
Last weeks customers pride & joy was a Variomatic Volvo.
A slightly smaller version of my home made effort is sold as a Motorbike Scissor Lift ( on eBay for £35 ish ) so a set
would be £140 or thereabouts. Rated at 500kg each 4 would lift a car. Comes with chassis props which could be handy.
Pop your axle stands under as well for a belt & braces approach.
Paul G
 
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Angel Acevedo
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| posted on 20/2/18 at 01:58 AM |
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Originally posted by 907
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I also have these
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Coukld you post a pic of mechanism?
And Pivot point details?
Thanks in advance.
AA
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907
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| posted on 20/2/18 at 08:23 AM |
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The pivots are just round bar, and there's an M16 high tensile threaded bar between the top two.
Can't take any better pics at the moment as there's an MX5 race car on them.
Pic from a previous thread. Middle one has its top lifted up to show the thread.
 
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ianhurley20
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| posted on 20/2/18 at 09:11 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by 907
A slightly smaller version of my home made effort is sold as a Motorbike Scissor Lift ( on eBay for £35 ish ) so a set
would be £140 or thereabouts. Rated at 500kg each 4 would lift a car. Comes with chassis props which could be handy.
Pop your axle stands under as well for a belt & braces approach.
Paul G
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Thanks Paul - found item 183039213708 on ebay £33.56 - will do the job well for me 
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Angel Acevedo
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| posted on 20/2/18 at 05:55 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by 907
The pivots are just round bar, and there's an M16 high tensile threaded bar between the top two.
Can't take any better pics at the moment as there's an MX5 race car on them.
Pic from a previous thread. Middle one has its top lifted up to show the thread.
Thanks 907
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907
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| posted on 20/2/18 at 07:23 PM |
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Owner of the race car called in to inspect.
I will return the car to him in the morning so will take a pic of a stand with the top removed.
Paul G
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907
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| posted on 21/2/18 at 05:15 PM |
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As promised, top off.
Paul G
edit to add:-
what looks like 3 washers on the far right is a thrust bearing.
 
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Angel Acevedo
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| posted on 22/2/18 at 02:31 AM |
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Thank you very much...
Another side project is born...
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