Heavy Duty DIY Car Ramps

I was fed up of lying on the ground working under things. These ramps make that a bit easier.
Please feel free to use my plans as inspiration, all I ask is you hit the subscribe button.
Ramp Plans:
davidmcluckie....

[@sounddesignsforyou998]

I emailed this guy three times with questions and three times he answered. This is almost unheard of on a youtube video. This guy has my support. Great video with plans and a great guy.

[@jacobyjeremias9585]

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[@jadielhassan974]

@Jacoby Jeremias No problem :)

[@eliasmthembu2244]

It Is good idea

[@jimmydavis8009]

Those are the coolest ramps I've seen. So simple but effective. If I were to build them I think the only thing different I would do would be put cross-bracing in them from top to bottom at a 45°. Great work man.

[@muffs55mercury61]

Oh man I would love this. I have a car that I need to remove frame rust and replace the body mounts. This will make the job 1000% easier.

[@42lookc]

I'd like to see a cross tube added front and back through which another tube could be slid right across to link the two units together. You could drill the cross tubes for pins with holes in the links every two inches. You'd still have full track adjustability, but the cross tubes would reduce sideways racking and prevent a parallelogram collapse.

[@dontuno]

I would have loved a pair of these not so many years ago. Nothing worse than crawling under a vehicle with zero headroom. Thanks for sharing.

[@2Truth4Liberty]

I used to do it the poor man's way - stask up a bunch of 2x10 boards - staggered slope at the end todrive up onto them. Tody. all thse boards might cost as much as the the steel used in this one and the wood won't last nearly as long :-0)

[@kylequinn1963]

Personally, I'd probably drill several holes on either side and attach a large cross member that you could put some heavy duty pins through to help prevent lateral movement.

[@dackbowland1876]

Good point. If u are taking off a toyota harmonic balancer from underneath, I feel like 180ft pounds might be some sketchy lateral force on this here. Still a great idea, he did a great job here 😁

[@mexicanic4976]

@@dackbowland1876 they make impact guns for that kinda of job lol

[@dackbowland1876]

@@mexicanic4976 impact guns that will stop at a specific torque spec?

[@mexicanic4976]

@@dackbowland1876 why do you need it to stop if you are taking the balancer off?

[@dackbowland1876]

@@mexicanic4976 well you would be putting another one on with a torque wrench set to 180 ft pounds right. No other reason to take one off

[@johnbrereton5229]

Great idea well executed. Rather that lying under a vehicle that's not far from your face, with these ramps you have far more space, almost like having a pit. Great work !

[@ТигрЗлой-в8р]

Спасибо. Идея просто прекрасна. Сразу думаю. что если центр тяжести сместить назад, то никакой подъёмной балки не понадобится. Машина заехала и под своим весом перевалилась и встала ровно.....Наверное буду делать. Ещё раз СПАСИБО за идею. Thank you. The idea is just wonderful. I think right away. that if the center of gravity is shifted back, then no lifting beam will be needed. The car drove in and rolled over under its weight and stood up straight.....I'll probably do it. THANKS again for the idea.

[@syncrosimon]

Remember seeing this video years ago, and it pops back up on my recommended. Regards from Moray🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@OldGriz708]

Great job 👍. I would add more triangulation in the weight bearing areas.

[@davetaylor5501]

Excellent work. It's great that they're separate too not only are they adjustable to any vehicle they can be lost down the side of the garage when not in use. Might get round to making some myself. I've liked and subscribed too

[@DavidMcLuckie]

That was my plan as well, I can put them away when not in use. Only thing is they are almost always in use now. :)

[@sheltonforester3707]

This is insane. Exactly what I was looking for! I’m hoping to get a welder soon and binge several hours of videos and teach myself.

[@charlesjones1664]

This is not something you want to try and learn how to weld on for you're first time lol

[@ianmib]

you are right this is insane, stay clear of this death contraption. Buy a proper engineered lift. What is a trip to the ER going to cost you?

[@adrianhorsnell8900]

Not bad you say??? Bloody Marvellous I would say, well done! I'm deeply impressed I look forward to seeing more of your videos

[@davidreynolds3082]

Car showroom use something very similar. Personally I'd add a few cross-members too for strength and safety and you could modify the jacking bar and add another thinner one further along, to ensure the correct distance is "locked in" between them and so that they don't separate ;)

[@kevinshasteen5682]

Good idea but I'ld prefer square steel stock for the framing and cross supports anywhere/everywhere to prevent tortional twisting; all it takes is a one time oops event and you are dead, or mamed for life. Each ramp needs to be locked into the other so no twisting or shifting occurs.

[@ianmib]

thing has zero cross bracing, its a death trap.

[@simoniscasesensitive]

Just the ticket. I mangled two mouldy ramps I made out of a manky old car transporter driving my diesel Alfa up on it and I've been eyeballing my scrap pile looking to make simple ramps it won't crush. You've confirmed what my gut feeling the 50x50x3 angle I have is both insufficient in length and thickness. 50x50x5 sounds far better, and it won't be all rusty. Subscribed, loving the delivery, and just enough detail to figure out the bits I need to copy.

[@Chris-zm5mj]

Looks like a decent idea though I would throw some lateral strength at key points across length and width box sections👍🏼

[@ianmib]

agreed, some cross bracing would make me feel a lot better about those. I am doubtful this is actually 'engineered'. And I dont like the idea of being under the vehicle while jacking it up, there has to be a better way.

[@a-aron955]

This has to be one of the coolest ideas I’ve ever seen

[@JWxUK]

The only improvement I’d make is to add a triangulation diagonal between some of the verticals to brace it - it might not need it but I’d worry about the domino effect. Edit, should have read the other comments! 😃

[@michiel5160]

The back part is basically a giant triangle and will hold shape. That also means that the top and back vertical of the rectangle up front will stay in place. So if they welds are solid, it can't move. Left to right I'd definitely put in some cross member. Also in the top and bottom. And one in the front rectangle in each side to take some load of the joints.

[@ianmib]

@@michiel5160 the diagonal members of those ramps do not count as bracing, nobody should be using these. Also have you ever seen any engineered device that requires you to be under the load while lifting? This is one of the most ill-advised DIY disasters waiting to happen that I have ever seen on you-tube. But hey, if in doubt just add more metal glue, right?

[@blizteredthumbs7911]

You're attitude is as awesome as this job. No electricity no nothing. I fucking love it. The leveler is brilliant too. The only addition would be to drop the wheels. So you could maybe install bottle jacks.. with integrated jack stands, insert blocks, pull the pins then release the pressure let them fall and you've got a full service available. Awesome.

[@kloker4400]

В этой конструкции замечательно абсолютно всё. Сложится она в бок это 100%, вопрос времени. Не хватает диагональных связей по узкой стороне трапа.

[@hautedaug]

good point

[@andrewhoward7200]

Excellent. I need to do a few jobs on my Landy and was thinking of building an inspection pit but then saw this. It´s probably cheaper to make and easier to take with me if I move than the pit! Thanks a lot mate. Subbed

[@JimmyCogg]

Me too. Great idea. Subbed!

[@juletteb6401]

Like it Excellent 👌 job I may build one just like that cool surprise to give my son.

[@nickjames6530]

What an awesome set of ramps, I love the lifting bar..........also to all the guys saying it needs cross members and strengthening.......it's holding a van........the guy said he had a 3 tonne pick up on it............it's fine as it is. (I need to learn to weld) 😉

[@prowled]

I truly like this idea, and i would love to have space to work with this thing. My single thought would have to be my nagging thought about the stands on the back having a securing bolt so that it does not slip. Just like regular stands.

[@andrewm3213]

Great video mate ! Even greater name ! Long live the clan .... from Australia 🇦🇺 all the wae back tae Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Johnsmith-zi9pu]

I have similar ramps but only raise the car about 300mm so I can lay on my creeper instead of working on your knees as you would. You should add a spacer bar to hold the ramps in the correct spacing until the car is on, this will cut out all the measuring. The spacer bar is removed when the car is up.

[@frazerguest2864]

I’m impressed. Very impressed.

[@normancunliffe4861]

Your ramps are brilliant me and my son love this stuff we love doing our motors and your ramps or should I say exact same ramps as yours is just what we need. We love em.

[@adrianthracite5585]

Thanks for sharing. This will be life changing. I'll share thoughts and experiences when built and used

[@adrianthracite5585]

As said before building and now using.... life changing tool !!! was a bit jumpy while driving on them with a gigantic ford ranchero... very difficult to see the left front wheel... automatic trans and weird acting carb... but all went smooth ! I may add something to tie/untie those two and gain some rigidity, we'll see Anyway, thanks again David for sharing your knowledge!

[@sounddesignsforyou998]

@@adrianthracite5585 I have mine in front of my shop and I have place those long closet mirrors to see my front so I don't have to get in and out. Works.

[@bubbs2010]

Superb sturdy construction. Only observation (NOT a criticism) - I would have to paint the jacking beam black as well - it would bother me 🙄

[@fishypictures]

It must be kinda cool where you guys live. You always got coveralls on. Here in California , we work in shorts and flip flops , no shirts. It’s HOT here! Party weather….. we get too hot working on the car and jump in the pool to cool down, crack a beer and continue. I like your build and your pleasant attitude.

[@DavidMcLuckie]

The summers are starting to get hotter here now, and I'm not adapted to the heat. California would likely kill me. :)

[@billbush-t5x]

A little longer in the front and it will tip itself up. Used to have two of them at a car dealership about 5 foot high and self leveling. Meant to showcase cars more than anything but excellent for exhaust, transmission ect. work. Need one myself, looking for house trailer beams to build.

[@nootube8090]

Similar to what I’ve used but the removable ramps were hinged to take the weight at the back to save having to fit the legs.

[@RANDOMGUY-by4py]

i used your plans for the ramp ... best thing i done in my life .. good work mate cheers.

[@roseymalino9855]

Excellent video. Terrific ramps.

[@resistireland694]

Great Ramps Brother, I hit those buttons for ya as a thank you for posting the vid and making your plans freely available. I see from the comments you actually respond to people who message you also so good for you Brother. Off to get some steel together now cause just like u I'm sick of clawing around on the wet ground outside my home here and at 55, it ain't getting any easier....until now 👍 Thanks and God Bless 🙏

[@theginge6064]

Cracking set of ramps

[@larrywoodruff7530]

Bought a set of these off a car dealership 25 yrs ago for 400 bucks, they work great, kind of a low budget car lift.

[@victoryfirst2878]

A real nice job David. Keep on making more stuff for us to see too. Peace

[@clifficus]

David, for me, just a brilliant idea, going by your kit and the amount of spare angle iron and rebar, YOU CAN WELD, and if it can hold a fully loaded van then brilliant, just need something to support a family car, I’m not building the Titanic, thanks for sharing 👍😃 subbed

[@richardwhite521]

I'm doing this! Just subscribed thank you

[@ColinWatters]

Definitely put some diagonal bracing in to stop "racking" sideways.

[@robertstillwell1829]

I think you did a great job on this. Thanks for sharing your plans.

[@Bowcase]

Great idea. I might modify this to fit my riding mower for cleaning and servicing. Thanks.

[@barrywl01]

Very very nice design and functional and use. I need to make these !! Thank you for sharing. You mentioned that the plans are available. oops ..I just found your plans in a subsequent post. thanks much David !!

[@julianhowarth1075]

A good deign, but with respect one major mistake here though, especially with the height of these ramps. The base of each ramp (in contact with the floor), needs to be around 10cm wider than the top (where the van wheels are), to add sideways stability. As is, the parallel sides make it unsafe. A fluke strong sideways wind against the side of the panel van, might topple the van sideways .

[@acrepairnearme]

Amazing design

[@specialized29er86]

This one is my winter project, serviced the auto transmission today 7 hours of laying down as well as up and down under a the car. oh my back. Love the hoist good work quick and easy and no Japaneasy.

[@Fosgen]

Nice done, you got my blessing.

[@andywells397]

With respect as a fabricator of 44 yrs you should add more bracing to the sides. Also if you are putting trucks on it i would reccomend using box section as vertical struts. Great vid.

[@taneesescu]

you're sick with it dude. great job

[@formula9rosti194]

Надо сделать эстакаду длиннее. Что бы заезжаешь на нее и она от веса авто сама опракидывается и выравнивается. Затем ставим подпорки и все. А съезжать в обратном порядке.

[@garryevo6842]

Брат!!!!Ты думаешь по РУССКИ))) А они нет((( У нас всё с запасом прочности и с перспективой)) Кроме АвтоПрома- легкового мать его за ногу))

[@Hotrodngaz]

Fabulous, one of the best inventions I've seen yet :)

[@thewholls7176]

Bloody good job now that I’ve seen them the only change I would make is possibly make the base 25% wider than the top I wonder how that would go........

[@lawrencesaville3345]

I have a set of the blue ramps, as seen in the pamphlet with the red XJS on them! No idea who originally made/sold these as I bought them 2nd hand nearly 10 years ago, excellent things though.

[@БукваЙУ]

От бокового смещения нужно сделать поперечную перевязку и раскосы.

[@sennamski]

еще и полез домкратить под машину, видать дункан маклауд )

[@ifell3]

This is a cool project, I would add some diagonals though. Got me subbed!!

[@adbitex]

Exactly what I was thinking, the diagonals offer strength, triangle is the most stable geometric form

[@itogakazuo1224]

That's a very good idea! Let's make a smaller lamp for SAMBAR. Thank you!

[@howtodoitdude1662]

Nice! I would add some cross members for added security.

[@ben68442]

absolutely. No cross bracing is asking for death.

[@autoclubgarage8991]

Awesome brother

[@raipe76]

I need these too

[@kingtut5923]

Super nice job.

[@fenn-tech-deals]

id put a adjustable connecting tie bar across both ramps , plus if you make the main part longer so gravity levels the ramps when vehicle goes forward , save going under to jack level ....

[@villijs33321]

Tranks for measurements, just finished 3D drawinf for me - gonna build this one in spring.

[@bullkeusatough6693]

very impressive ideas

[@patrickwarden2933]

great job! pretty simple yet genius

[@kowalski363]

Great project

[@gerrygorman273]

Outstanding set of ramps there fella 👌👍

[@girmachewasfaw5819]

Very good for space constraints.

[@austendallaston3537]

Great build and video, when I was at school in the late 70s I designed something similar to this in my design and technology class but wasn't allowed to build it cos it was such a big build 😡 lol

[@josevalacanikaibau7094]

You are a legend. I live in Fiji and the knowledge you have shared and its much appreciated. If you could come up with a simple design of a jack and jack stand in one would be grate. Keep it up and you have gotten yourself a subscriber. GB

[@maratr9262]

Construction complete!

[@wD-io9nd]

The leg at the back can slip down like this, you should add some jack stand underneath the back cross member. I know there are 4 but it's only held by pressure, having a secondary lock can probably save you from a big accident

[@ianmib]

Im an engineer with a civil/structural background, this whole thing is sketch AF. I cant believe someone distributes these plans and that anyone looks at this and thinks its a good idea. Anyone who can't see what's wrong with this also should not be working on any vehicle.........

[@tiredhub3270]

looks great! very impressive!

[@khyleking2450]

absolutely AMAZING wish I had these it would really make life easier

[@habsom1406]

You're a talented genius, very elegant design and functionality. Thanks for uploading. Subscribed.

[@JackAlexBeeley18]

This is a great idea

[@Paul-jp6bg]

Thank you for some great ideas, looking to build for my nephew in philippines who is starting his own mechanical business, only changes would to be build in two sections and maybe us removeable checker plate for drive on instead of rebar, to make more transportable from job to job

[@barrycarleton4326]

Although you are 5 years ago I have only just seen this vid. As a retired mech I would suggest the bottom sections should be made wider than the tops for stability. I have had cars wobble dangerously when pulling bearings and taking rusty/jammed parts off before.

[@DavidMcLuckie]

Thank you for the suggestion. But me and my Dad (also a mechanic) have levered, pulled, beat the ever living shit out of cars to the point the cars have moved on the ramps. I have yet to see the ramps move.

[@barrycarleton4326]

@@DavidMcLuckie Thank you for replying, Sounds good to me now, it was impressive when you drove a Ford van on. Can I suggest a bridge frame that could be used to support a gearbox or transmission and axles when wheels are off?

[@troymckay3088]

Well done! This is what i am looking for...Thank you!

[@leodeoliveira303]

Fantastic idea just the right height to be sitting on workshop chair with wheels. Where can I get detailed dimensions from?

[@t.h.o.r.]

Haha- brothers from another mother! I love your stuff- you are putting so much work into those diesel heater videos. You are doing brilliant work so multi talented. what do you do for work currently? Oh by the way, my mate used to make and sell these to caryards for displaying and detailing cars- some bigger dealerships were buying 3-4. personally I winch dead cars up onto my skeleton car transporter beavertail then crawl under. EVERYTHING here does multi roles.

[@Kidd-Alex]

Great job 👍👍🏻👍🏼👍🏽👍🏾👍🏿

[@worawitthmaguro1110]

Great idea and quality job as well thank a lot brother

[@MisterMitchMM]

Great build and presentation.

[@GOODNESS-sp4hm]

Well built 👍

[@pa_maj.MARTINI-van-MAN]

Great job 👍

[@samueldeter9735]

Is this a good height? It looks low to walk underneath, and with the tires still on you can't do anything in the wheel well

[@arshal46]

Nice job! 👍🏻

[@magorzataczaplinska1021]

Hi David, you made something good from scratch. I was considering something made of wood, but not as large as your design.

[@sergiocosta5897]

friend you are to be congratulated. I can only thank you and LIKE it. Thanks

[@summerplumber]

Nice, looks like it works good and not a very high cost.

[@Christofer_P_Der_Scooter_Man]

Very good👏😀👍

[@iand299]

I could really do with borrowing these right now 😂

[@midas617]

Brilliant!

[@joselindooliveira7699]

Great Job sir 👌👌👌

[@bhammon9172]

In the "states", our used car lots use this type of ramp to present one of their cars above all the rest... Then they rotate them out periodically. The ones I've seen are long enough that that ramp will pivot down into the loaded resting position, once you get forward of the break over point. I guess yours would also, with a shorter vehicle. Thanks for the video.

[@DavidMcLuckie]

We've got those here too. But these are designed not to tilt, which lets you work on the car without jacking them up. Good for a quick look under an engine.

[@keything8487]

great work !!!

[@osyris4ever860]

Best lift for home , nice work men

[@nikbivation]

wow, clever idea!

[@capezza72]

Ottimo lavoro 💪🏻