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Old 02-06-2010 | 03:42 PM
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Nismo Front too low for Rhino Ramp 8000

and I am on stock suspension
What else can I do?
Will the rhino 12000s fit?
 
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Old 02-06-2010 | 03:44 PM
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arent they the same grade of elevation? the numbers means how much weight it can handle.

If I had problems getting on lifts etc we just put a board underneath
 
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Old 02-06-2010 | 03:45 PM
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arent they the same grade of elevation? the numbers means how much weight it can handle.

If I had problems getting on lifts etc we just put a board underneath
can you elaborate more on the board? lol
 
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Old 02-06-2010 | 03:52 PM
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can you elaborate more on the board? lol
here you go.

http://gshack.org/?p=32
 
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Old 02-06-2010 | 03:57 PM
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those look good, thanks

I really dont feel like doing any home improvement stuff but looks like I have no choice
 
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Old 02-06-2010 | 04:06 PM
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lift each side one at a time and place the ramps under the tire ?

or jack the front then place ramps .??

kinda defeats the purpose of ramps lol .. but just an idea .. hope it helps ..
 
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Old 02-06-2010 | 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by DetroitG35
those look good, thanks

I really dont feel like doing any home improvement stuff but looks like I have no choice
yea.. i need to make these too just to get a lift under my car. LOL
 
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Old 02-06-2010 | 04:42 PM
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lift each side one at a time and place the ramps under the tire ?

or jack the front then place ramps .??

kinda defeats the purpose of ramps lol .. but just an idea .. hope it helps ..
yea I thought about that but I hate using the cheap OEM jack
 
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Old 02-06-2010 | 04:51 PM
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you can pick up some heavy duty trolley jacks for like 30
 
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Old 02-06-2010 | 05:04 PM
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yeah .you could even get a low jack..

https://g35driver.com/forums/brakes-...med-rides.html

 
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Old 02-06-2010 | 05:06 PM
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drive on to a 2x4 first then onto the ramps
 
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Old 02-06-2010 | 05:44 PM
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drive on to a 2x4 first then onto the ramps
+1
Actually, I use 2x6's. Had a lowered cobra that I used the 2x6's with the rhino ramps. worked great.
 
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Old 02-06-2010 | 06:12 PM
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that low profile is super nice. any info on it?
 
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Old 02-06-2010 | 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by SVTCOBRA
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Actually, I use 2x6's. Had a lowered cobra that I used the 2x6's with the rhino ramps. worked great.
i actually have 2X12's that i use. went with the 12s just for my t1s' incase i get a flat, the 2X12's will protect the lips
 
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Old 02-06-2010 | 07:24 PM
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that low profile is super nice. any info on it?
no info on that exact jack but i picked up this one and its saddle height is 2-7/8ths

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=67022


they were on sale for 65$ last week in the ad. just keep an eye on them, they always go on sale
 


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