Glue some rubber on the bottom of the ramps so they won't slide. I guess my garage floor is rougher as I have not experienced any issues with sliding. I am always concerned about going too far or not being centered but I can always get my wife or one of the boys to watch and let me know if I appear to be in danger of going off the ramp.
One thing I will comment on (and have in the past) is that my ramps are home made out of plywood. They were initially built for a Mercury Sable that my wife had. The front spoiler on it was too low to the ground and my old steel ramps would not work. The spoiler would hit the ramp long before the wheels got to the ramp. I made ramps with a longer ramp part so it is quite a bit easier to drive up. The angle is not as steep. They do project further under the car so can be a bit in the way when sliding under the car but I can live with that. Randy -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Allan Streib Sent: Thursday, August 21, 2008 9:00 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Things that go clunk when you stop "andrew strasfogel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > I always use a log as a support in case the car falls off the jack. > The problem with ramps is they might move as I attempt to drive up > them. I like the idea of a lift better. I have bad luck with ramps as well, at least on my smooth, sealed garage floor. they just slide, the car never goes up on them. Jack stands and a decent floor jack have always served me well. A real lift that would let me stand under the car would be wonderful; unfortunately I have neither the overhead clearance nor the money for one right not. Allan -- 1983 300D _ _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
