Unexpected - Can't use my Harbor Freight ramps?

[White Thunder]

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.

Did you lower your truck?

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[flyswatter]

Did you lower your truck?

No, that's the standard front end of my Lariat. Thanks to several recommendations in this thread, I've since gotten the Harbor Freight plastic ramps with a less severe angle and I'm now able to use them access and return from my back yard (I have a severe drop from the end of my driveway).

 

[MilleGrs]

You could try building a quick fix with some 2x8s or 2x10s stacked like steps to make a gentler incline. That way, you get more lift without scraping the bumper.

Another option is to check out ramps designed for lower angles. Some brands make car ramps with a lower incline specifically for vehicles with low front clearance, so you don’t have to worry about hitting the bumper on the way up.

 

[Gerald Landgren]

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.

Put A foot long 2x6 board at the entrance of the ramp. That should raise the vehicle enough above the ramp.

 

[Toddman45]

I bought these about 12 yrs ago for 49.99 at Home Depot. They've only went up 5.00, so not bad.

https://www.homedepot.com/pep/FloTo...-wb9bqyV_zunHXyY7xIaAmd-EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[Tbone289]

The Rhino are great for storing since they stack, but I trust the Pittburgh/Harbor Freight plastic ones more. The test below shows why.

I have a pair of Canada-made Spectre plastic ramps that I've been using for 30 years that are the best I've ever used, but unfortunately they're not available in the US anymore. The Pittsburgh are close in quality.

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