If you enjoy working on your car, you need the right equipment not only for safety but also to make sure that you can actually get the job done efficiently. This Flotool 16,000lb capacity Rhino Ramp max is one of many ramps that make it easier to work on the underside of your vehicle and to feel safer when you’re under it. Wondering how to buy a ramp? Here are some tips that will help you choose from care ramps that fits what you need.
What Weight Capacity Is Right?
Ramps are one of six simple machines as defined by Renaissance scientists, so-called simple because there are few moving parts while making work easier. Although a ramp may be simple, there’s nothing simple about car ramps. A car ramp needs to support the vehicle to keep your life safe while you’re underneath. It’s important to check the weight capacity of the ramp you’re using against the weight of the vehicle. Check the ramp’s capacity against the heaviest axle weight of the car.
How Wide of Ramp Do You Need?
The width of the ramp is determined by the tire width of your vehicle. Measure the tires, sidewall to sidewall. Add 2 inches to each side of the tire to get the width of the ramp. A standard tire of 10 inches wide would require a 14-inch ramp. Wider ramps give you more stability whether you’re loading your car onto another surface or using the ramps to increase the height of the car while you’re under it. If your car has a low clearance, it may struggle to get up onto a regular car ramp. Car ramp extensions or low profile car ramps are available if you have a sports car or modified car, you may want to look into that.
Using Car Ramps Safely
Driving your car on a ramp seems simple enough, but you do need to be safe about leaving your car parked on a ramp. The ramps should be on a level surface. Any extra angle or slope will increase the danger of the vehicle falling off the ramp. You should avoid using a ramp on wet surfaces. Set the parking brake once the car is parked correctly. Use wheel chocks behind the wheels on the ground to keep the car from sliding. This Flotool 12,000lb capacity Rhino Ramp is safe when used correctly.
When To Replace Car Ramps
Although you want to get the most out of your car equipment, you should also know how to maintain them and when to replace them. Store your car ramps in a dry place where they won’t get wet from rain or moisture. Rust is the enemy of car equipment. If you see rust on the ramps, you should replace them. Also, if the ramp is bent or buckled, you should replace the set. Car ramps are designed to carry a certain amount of weight and to be safe under certain specifications. When that design is modified, it can spell disaster.
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