DIY wooden ramp - height if you have a gut?

4th set of rhino ramps failed on me in just over 10 yrs. Has anyone made any from 2x materials, enough to clear a beer belly? If so, how many layers did you add where you could fit under vehicle?

 

Lift your rig and add some steps.

 

Yeah, this answer is going to vary greatly depending on folks wheel size, lift, and beer belly size.

I know my buddy had 2" more of lift and about 1.3" larger tires (so roughly 2.7" more lift under vehicle). Was crazy how much easier that was when installing cat plates.

Found this article a while back and it seems well written.

https://azoffroading.com/blog/do-it-yourself-wooden-car-ramps/

 

Haven't heard of Rhino ramps failing before. Any details?

Dan

 

I’ve had my rhino ramps for probably 10 years now. They are as sturdy as the day I got them. Are you buying ones not designed for trucks?

 

That's goin' on the to-do list

 

Looks like a good, solid design. If I were to do this I would put a metal handle on the side of each (at the balance point) to make is easier to move around. You could carry two at a time in this manner.

Dan

 

Used 2x10's for a 72 Porsche 914. Had at least 8 layers to easily slide under on a creeper.