Unexpected - Can't use my Harbor Freight ramps?

[flyswatter]

I need a ramp to access and leave my back yard, and was previously using some standard Harbor Freight metal ramps. As you can see by the photo below, my 2024 Lariat bumper facia is too low for me to use them now, making contact with the surface of the ramp when the tire is still a couple of inches away. Anyone successfully using another brand of ramps with their Truck?

The forward mud flap looks like it will make contact too, but I'm less worried about that as I can remove it if I have to.

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[The Real Maverick]

I need a ramp to access and leave my back yard, and was previously using some standard Harbor Freight metal ramps. As you can see by the photo below, my 2024 Lariat bumper facia is too low for me to use them now, making contact with the surface of the ramp when the tire is still a couple of inches away. Anyone successfully using another brand of ramps with their Truck?

The forward mud flap looks like it will make contact too, but I'm less worried about that as I can remove it if I have to.

Use wood : 2x8. 2x10 something like that. Just stack layers flat like mini 1.5" stairs.

FYI ramps like that for oil changes:

Put the ramps on the other side of the wheel and BACK up onto the ramps. Works fine.

 

[LtCasual]

I've been using Rhino Ramps for oil changes and they work well. Although it sounds like you're using the ramps to get in and out of your yard so they might not work for that with the large front lip.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/FloTool-Durable-RhinoRamps-Set-of-2-11909MI/205152558

 

[Hot Runr Guy]

I've been using Rhino Ramps for oil changes and they work well. Although it sounds like you're using the ramps to get in and out of your yard so they might not work for that with the large front lip.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/FloTool-Durable-RhinoRamps-Set-of-2-11909MI/205152558

I see that the Rhino Ramps are listed as 17 degrees, here's a handy calculator to help you determine what angle ramp you need;

https://www.raceramps.com/angle-of-...vSGHZjDB4mS_rgqTqo5kERW0ntjg-oBXuDWJPiA7xyzya

HRG

 

[tysonbisme]

Those are the steepest vehicle ramps ive probably ever seen... lol

Can you even get a sedan on them? Get you these

https://www.homedepot.com/p/FloTool-Durable-RhinoRamps-Set-of-2-11909MI/205152558

works fine, just don't lower it

 

[Carlitos_92]

Those are the steepest vehicle ramps ive probably ever seen... lol

That's what I was thinking, though I usually don't judge HF stuff that harshly.

If futzing with wood block "helpers" is too much trouble, almost any other ramp set would probably be fine. I'm still using a $40 set of plastic Walmart ramps I bought 15+ years ago...

 

[tysonbisme]

That's what I was thinking, though I usually don't judge HF stuff that harshly.

If futzing with wood block "helpers" is too much trouble, almost any other ramp set would probably be fine. I'm still using a $40 set of plastic Walmart ramps I bought 15+ years ago...

plastic ramps ftw

 

[MaverickMark]

Use wood : 2x8. 2x10 something like that. Just stack layers flat like mini 1.5" stairs.

FYI ramps like that for oil changes:

Put the ramps on the other side of the wheel and BACK up onto the ramps. Works fine.

I need a ramp to access and leave my back yard, and was previously using some standard Harbor Freight metal ramps. As you can see by the photo below, my 2024 Lariat bumper facia is too low for me to use them now, making contact with the surface of the ramp when the tire is still a couple of inches away. Anyone successfully using another brand of ramps with their Truck?

The forward mud flap looks like it will make contact too, but I'm less worried about that as I can remove it if I have to.

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I need a ramp to access and leave my back yard, and was previously using some standard Harbor Freight metal ramps. As you can see by the photo below, my 2024 Lariat bumper facia is too low for me to use them now, making contact with the surface of the ramp when the tire is still a couple of inches away. Anyone successfully using another brand of ramps with their Truck?

The forward mud flap looks like it will make contact too, but I'm less worried about that as I can remove it if I have to.

I use the plastic Harbor freight ramps. The ramp is more gradual.

 

[LARIATBLACKFUTURE]

I need a ramp to access and leave my back yard, and was previously using some standard Harbor Freight metal ramps. As you can see by the photo below, my 2024 Lariat bumper facia is too low for me to use them now, making contact with the surface of the ramp when the tire is still a couple of inches away. Anyone successfully using another brand of ramps with their Truck?

The forward mud flap looks like it will make contact too, but I'm less worried about that as I can remove it if I have to.

I set a small piece of 2x4 in front of the ramp on the ground. Works perfect.

 

[SlowTime2011]

I used an old set of Rhino ramps. Maverick had no issue. With my Miata I had to put 2x6 blocks ahead of it.

 

[flyswatter]

I see that the Rhino Ramps are listed as 17 degrees, here's a handy calculator to help you determine what angle ramp you need;

https://www.raceramps.com/angle-of-...vSGHZjDB4mS_rgqTqo5kERW0ntjg-oBXuDWJPiA7xyzya

HRG

Very helpful link. The calculator shows 21 degrees, so 17 should do the trick I would think.

 

[flyswatter]

Can you even get a sedan on them? Get you these

https://www.homedepot.com/p/FloTool-Durable-RhinoRamps-Set-of-2-11909MI/205152558

works fine, just don't lower it

Honestly, that's a good question. I've only ever used them for my 20176 Tacoma in the past.

 

[flyswatter]

I've been using Rhino Ramps for oil changes and they work well. Although it sounds like you're using the ramps to get in and out of your yard so they might not work for that with the large front lip.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/FloTool-Durable-RhinoRamps-Set-of-2-11909MI/205152558

I'll most likely be getting these unless the 2x4 trick does the job.

 

[Toadhopper1]

Use wood : 2x8. 2x10 something like that. Just stack layers flat like mini 1.5" stairs.

FYI ramps like that for oil changes:

Put the ramps on the other side of the wheel and BACK up onto the ramps. Works fine.

I was thinking same thing .
I used to do same thing when doing alignment on lowered vehicles to get on the rack. Stronger than ramps too

 

[inline_five]

FYI project farm just recently did a ramp test and 5e results were pretty surprising. IIRC the HF plastic ramps performed well above their design limits.

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