I've seen somewhere where somebody made two platforms that were a little more then tire width each and had ramps so he could drive up on them and get under his mustang to work on it (kind of like an above ground pit). Well I have to pull myself under the L just to change the oil since its so low. I want to do some mods this spring like install a shift kit, so I was thinking about building one. The one I saw was made out of 2x_ wood, and the platforms were about 1.5 to 2 feet high. It looked sturdy but a mustang weighs less than a F150. I will be placing the platform on a flat spot in my yard. Have you seen one or even know what I am talking about? What are your thoughts?

Before you say get a lift etc. etc.....I just graduated college and rent a house that does not have a garage or a paved drive. Soon I will have a nice barn with a lift, but not yet.

 

Very interesting Idea...

I think it's doable, and could be safe if done correctly. If you throw enough material at it I'm sure it would be plenty strong. Having said that, using a lot of material is no substitute for a good structurally sound design.

 

Steel ramps or pvc ramps are relatively inexpensive. I'm sure you can pick some up for under 50 bucks at your local auto parts store. Are you looking to get your truck higher than those ramps allow?

 

I want to get the truck to be level when off the ground and a little higher than steel ramps also I wouldn't be able to get the rear up unless I just jack the truck up and slide the ramps under. i still don't know how well either would work in the lawn.

 

www.kwiklift.com

FWIW,...... (Eric Stewart) KB ZILLA has one

 

Yep, had it for a little over a year now and still Love it !!!

 

I would rethink your whole plan. If you only have a lawn to work on, you're just not equipped for auto maintenance. Ramps will sink into the soil. The whole thing could come crashing down on you. You will have crickets crawling in your ears. You will lose dropped nuts and bolts. You will have grass in your tools.

I would just pay someone to do the work until you're set up to do it yourself properly. Or use a friend's driveway.

After twenty years of wanting a clean and functional garage, I finally have one. It makes all the difference in the world.

 

Damm Tim NICE garage cani come over? i'll bring my g.i.joes and transformers....

 

But seriously, Tim has a great point, ........and a very nice garage

 

KB ZILLA...

Were you watching the Dukes of Hazzard?

I notice a certain flag, containing 13 stars and two blue bars on the television

 

 

I can't agree more, take it from someone who has a Gravel Driveway @$%@$(@$&@&$%$(%$@
Dont get me wrong, each and every single Mod on my truck was done by me in that driveway, BUT everytime I go under I don't know if I'm coming back up

Tim, AWESOME GARAGE
Mine is used for party room and sometimes as a work shop, NOT a garage.
Maybe someday.......

 

I couldn't agree more about losing tools and parts in the grass and dirt. You really need pavement. But depending on your circumstances working in the yard was sometimes unavoidable. I guess we all can't have driveways.

I think a well built ramp out of wood would be a lot more stable in the grass. With metal ramps you will definitely have a tendency to sink into the soil, but with wood you will have a larger material base spreading the load. It's pretty much a given that ramps built with wood material would be built with materials that would have to be bigger than their metal counterparts.

 

Tim, your bike is dirty. Need to wash it ASAP. lol.

 

Very nice...