Any tips on getting under my 2000 Coupe for oil changes and brake repairs? Is a low profile floor jack the way to go? Or is there ramps for low profile cars out there?

 

I'd be careful with a floor jack - have to put a lifting puck in and most can't get done low beneath those. On those rare occasions when I have to get under the car, I use ramps, for which I have to use wooden blocks to extend. Mostly though, I take the car to the local Ford dealer for routine service and minor repairs: so much nicer to have the work done than have squirm under the car.

 

I took a length of 2X10 and cut lengths to make my own mini ramps which raise the car 4 inches to get a jack underneath. As mentioned be careful where you are jacking up as to not screw up the fiberglass

 

Hmm, I have ramps, I'll look into making extenders. Just a little worried about getting the Vette on them once I extend them. Sounds like the floor jack is not a real good idea either.

 

I have 2 x 6's. Get 2 x 8's. With a floor jack, you'd better be ON TARGET!!!

The first time I began to back down, one of the boards began to slide down as I backed. Got the sick feelin' in the gut, but it stopped.

Solved that problem by drilling a hole near the top of each board, and droppin' in a 16-penny, to extend into a track hole on the ramp. Barely visible.

Nails lift out with your fingers afterwards.



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Yeah, you seethe wheelchair ramp too. Had to have it built in Oct., '06...
https://www.corvetteforums.com/m_289..._4/key_/tm.htm post #33

 

For non-lowered C5s, Rhino Ramps (12,000-lb versions) will work. You may need to place a door mat under the back of each to prevent slipping out as the car is climbing. Don't worry if the frontair dam lipsrub - Rhinos are plastic and won't hurt the lips.
If you've lowered your C5, then an alternate solution is necessary. I angle-cut some 6 x 6s and made shallow ramps the front and back. This allows my 2-ton hydraulic floor jack to slip under the front and then the rear cross members. Remember to place a piece of wood on the floor jack cradle, as well as on each jack stand.

 

I have metal ramps - I think I'll go withthe 2 X 8'swiththe nail tohold in place. Also, I thinking of the making shallow rampsout of 2 x 12's- when I get a floor jack. Thanks for the ideas