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I thinking of getting some of those ramps for Murray's and was wondering if anyone has some recommendations. Ideally you'd want a lift in the garage but I can't go that extreme. Ground effects make it impossible for me to slip under the car. Also, if the vehicle is on the ramp, can I change the oil with the vehicle on an angle?
Darin
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I've used ramps with other cars but the front ground effects are too low on the SVT, so I jack up one side of the car: usually the front passenger side to change the oil. I haven't really looked for longer, more gradual ramps, but they would be much better than just a jack.
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Look for the plastic composite ramps when you go to Murrays. They are longer than most steel ramps so the approach angle is lower and won't scrape your bumper. Ramps are about the best way that the DIY'er has, just make sure that the engine is warm (NOT HOT!) so that way the gunk in the oil is still loose and will flow out when you drain the pan.
HTH
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maybe a dumb idea, but could you jack up the car and then slide the ramp underneath the tire? I bought the steel ramps and found out they are useless with the svt.
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I made a set of these! Mine are a little higher because I added an extra level.  
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Originally posted by Krafty:
Look for the plastic composite ramps when you go to Murrays. They are longer than most steel ramps so the approach angle is lower and won't scrape your bumper. Ramps are about the best way that the DIY'er has, just make sure that the engine is warm (NOT HOT!) so that way the gunk in the oil is still loose and will flow out when you drain the pan.
HTH I have those, and I put two short planks (1" x 5" x 2') down in front to make sure the ground effects don't scrap as I approach.
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Best way on an SVT is to make your own. This works very well and you can pretty much dictate the hight. 
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a Jack... Works every time... If you are talking oil change. I can change the oil without lifting the car at all. Pretty simple really at stock ride height! (maybe a few mm's lower due to worn out tires )
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I use Rhino Ramps - composite, very light. Fine for SVT and Mustang low-hanging bodywork. here's one source: http://www.autobarn.net/usm11905.html Might be able to find them at PEP Boys AL
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Originally posted by MIKE W.:
maybe a dumb idea, but could you jack up the car and then slide the ramp underneath the tire? I bought the steel ramps and found out they are useless with the svt. Actually, Yes. When I had my SHO I did this. I raised it up just high enough so the ground effects would clear the ramp, slid the ramps under the wheels, then drove the rest of the way up. I only did this because I didn't like the idea of laying under my car with just jacks holding it up.(I didn't have jack stands at the time) Did this everytime I changed my oil, worked fine.
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