Thats why I don't use them. They can also move very easy with the car on
them. For me nothing beats a hydraulic floor jack (or a lift if you are
lucky enough to have one). They are dangerous and shouldn't be sold in my
opinion.
Pete
----- Original Message -----
From: <frankk12@verizon.net>
To: "MG List" <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, September 16, 2012 4:32 PM
Subject: [Mgs] MG Related - Sort Of
>I purchased two sets of ramps to use for oil changes and working under the
> front end of my MGBs. One set is steel and I got them at a yard sale after
> I
> had bought a hard plastic set at Wal Mart. The problem with both sets is
> that
> when I position them in front of the front wheels on my shop floor and
> attempt
> to drive up on them they slide forward. The only way I can use them is
> place
> them in my gravel driveway which provides enough grip so they don't move.
> Problem is that I am now forced to lay in the dirt/gravel for working
> under
> the car and doing oil changes. Is there a way to keep the ramps from
> moving on
> my shop floor when I attempt to drive my car up on them?
> Frank Krajewski
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