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[X30XE]

Not high enough. Won't be able to swing a torque wrench under there too easily.

5mm higher than the plastic ones 

How high are the metal ones?

Might be proportionally deceptive in the pics though.

200mm. IF you can get your car onto them mind.  Personally I think the metal ones are an accident waiting to happen. Hence I made my own.

That's why the dims are provided 

[Vamps]

Ramps and stands as you never know  I drive up some bits of wood first then slot the ramps in after .

Most modern cars have this problem with snagging on ramps. sensible solution, seen it used before.  don't see point of jacking car up to put on ramps when you can drivre it up

There is every point. Have you actually tried your solution? Or just seen it on used with an omega?

Lowered sports chassis. Irmscher body kit. And ramps? No chance, your bits of wood need to be 6ft long.

The "point" of getting the car on ramps, even when it won't drive up, is stability. Obviously. In conjunction with extra height. Torque wishbone bolts and fitting poly bushes, ramps are a must. But there's no room to drive the car up.

So, place the ramps under once the car is jacked. For the hard of understanding

Quite agree, I like ramps rather than axle stands, as long as I don't want the wheels off. Never really got away with using them, as said they tend to slide, so I jack up and then put the ramps underneath..............



Reminds me, must get my high lift jack back of my brother.......

[chrisgixer]

Not high enough. Won't be able to swing a torque wrench under there too easily.

5mm higher than the plastic ones 

How high are the metal ones?

Might be proportionally deceptive in the pics though.

200mm. IF you can get your car onto them mind.  Personally I think the metal ones are an accident waiting to happen. Hence I made my own.

That's why the dims are provided 

Good point

I'd need that missing 50mm as well though. Tbh.

[X30XE]

That is the beauty of making your own.  You can make them any size ya likes.

[Steve B]

Hang on... Im under a omega And now im making my own pattern parts to lift the car off the floor to save a few quid

No way would colin mcrae go along with that 

WE are all going to die one day....But no way am i going out with my family Knowing i was crushed by a weetabix 

[EMD]

Hang on... Im under a omega And now im making my own pattern parts to lift the car off the floor to save a few quid

No way would colin mcrae go along with that 

WE are all going to die one day....But no way am i going out with my family Knowing i was crushed by a weetabix 

These look like a well tried and tested pattern alternative 

A ramp

[driver115]

Made some wood cribbing blocks a couple of years ago which I use in addition to axle stands , added safety feature which works for me

http://www.myturbodiesel.com/wiki/wood-cribbing-block-diy-for-raising-the-car-in-addition-to-jack-stands/

[gbh]

I can confirm the 4 tonne low clearance ramps as suggested by James worked a treat and seem quite strong but light.Now to solve my oil leak problem!!!! Thanks to all

[gbh]

ps, yes you can jack up high enough to get on ramps......but its easier to put stands on the chassis rail. then you got the wheels free if needed

Chassis rail??

[chrisgixer]

Mmmmmm!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/car-2-post-vehicle-car-van-ramp-lift-4-tons-ce-sert-4000kg-2-poster/201344275659?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140122125356%26meid%3D88262387f603435fb300c1df694b27d2%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D290980295085&rt=nc

[05omegav6]

Would putting that on the drive require planning permission

[Sir Tigger KC]

Would putting that on the drive require planning permission

No, but the neighbours would love you!   

[Webby the Bear]

ps, yes you can jack up high enough to get on ramps......but its easier to put stands on the chassis rail. then you got the wheels free if needed

Chassis rail??

Yes, jack it up on the sills (or I prefer that donut shaped part of the chassis in board of the rails) and support it with stands on the chassis rail. 

[gbh]

Thanks for that info,my borrowed axle stands are an older type with a V shape any good to use or buy a newer set with a wider U shape?

[gbh]

What strength of axle stand or load bearing if I buy a new pair?