Harbor Freight Tools Car Ramp Review
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- Опубліковано 18 бер 2021
- Harbor Freight Tools sells several different kinds of car ramps to lift a vehicle higher to do oil changes and other maintenance tasks under a car and truck more easily.
It was always a problem for me because I liked keeping my pump jack under the car and truck as a backup for the car jacks I used to keep them elevated. It's the old adage about backup safety plans: 3 is 2, 2 is 1, and 1 is none.
But keeping the pump jack there also meant it could get in the way. So getting a set of ramps would allow me to clear out the jack from underneath the vehicle, opening up a lot of extra room to maneuver.
Harbor Freight Tools sells a metal type (SKUs 63250, 68365, 63305) and a plastic version (SKU 63956). The plastic is actually polypropylene. While they're both priced the same, about $48, the metal ramps only have a 6,500 lb total capacity and the plastic ones have a 13,000 lb total capacity. That made the choice easy for me since I own both a pickup truck and a full-size SUV.
In this video I go over all the features of the ramps and show how they hold up under various loads. Also, I have a low profile vehicle that presents a unique challenge as its air dam could scrape the ramps and push them out of the way. I show you how well even a low-profile vehicle can mount the ramp.
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Thank you for sharing this information! Excellent review!
Thank you!
These ramps are good. It held a nissan sentra on the very edge for about 20 seconds and did not crack. Once we realized what was going on, we readjusted the car on the ramps. Very sturdy and strong material. Always use jackstands!!!
Agreed! I never trust any one system not to fail. Depending on the work I’m doing I’ll use jack stands and my pump jack for an extra layer of safety.
Thanks for the review. These should be great for my wife’s little Nissan Rogue.
Definitely. They work well with a small Inifiniti G37, a big Inifiniti QX80, and my Ford F-150.
Very nice demonstration video. On the driver's side the ramp appeared to skid and rock slightly, so certainly the most level surface possible would be good, along with a coarse paved surface. This is just the sort of equipment I need for oil changes on my cars, an '18 Impala and an '83 Olds 98, both of which are too low to slide under for access to the filter and drain plug. Good tips on wheel chocks and jackstands!
Yes, I'm a horrible driver and almost overshot the ramp! But the ramps really make working under a vehicle so much easier
Stay safe partner. Thanks for the review
Thank you!
They hold up better than expected. I've had them four 5 years worked with them several summers on an F150. In up to 105 Fahrenheit heat.
I’m getting another set this week. I cracked a spot when I almost drove over the edge. I think they would have been fine but I figured for $60 it wasn’t worth risking my life
@@gardengrowngroceries With all those crevices just fill them with high strength concrete
Thank you for the video.
You're welcome!
Can you use Them on a Dodge Challenger with a 5.7
You forgot to put a plastic garbage bag on the driveway. Now you have an oily mess to clean up! Good review and glad I bought them.
Ha! Indeed I did. Thank goodness for sawdust. Won't be making that mistake again (as if I haven't done 100 oil changes and should've know better already). The ramps are really helpful though. Thanks for watching
Nice, thinking about picking these up for my 16 Mazda 6. Can't use my grandpas old Metal Ramps as the front would drag.
I've heard one or two people say their cars are so low profile they still. scrape the ramp, but my stepdaughter's Infiniti's stock profile is pretty low and it works great. These ramps really make it easy doing an oil change now.
Your auto went up a little wonky but they are safe but yes always use the backups jack stands and chucks. Safety is job #1 .
Agreed! I try to go by the 3-2-1 system of backups. 3 is 2, 2 is 1, and 1 is none. Many times when working on my truck or car I'll have jack stands and my pump jack in place just in case
I have these exact stands they will hold up, that 13000 rating is for legal purpose as is any weight rating to keep them from being sued. They will hold way more then 13000.
I want to see a actual test using 13000 lbs. I could be wrong but I don't think they survive.
Only thing I dislike they have a tendency to slide on asphalt sometimes when you pull up on them
I got some today to change my oil,I have the Rino ones my daughter got me a few years ago for my low car,I changed my oil last year and I was taking my time driving up on them,well they ended up under my body molding,it took a minute to get off,it broke a push pin clip,well yesterday started to change my oil same thing they bent,I rode off of them and said screw these things,the ones I got today look like yours,they look more sturdy,I am going to use the ramps sometimes this week.
Well that sucks. I've used these for a couple of years now, no problems at all. Nowadays our vehicles are all trucks, so they're already lifted, but as I showed in the video, even on the low-rise Infiniti there was plenty of clearance. Ok, just enough clearance to get up the ramp. Good luck.
@@HomesteadDIY I have not used the Harbor freight ramps yet I was talking about the rhino.
Are these good for a 2013 ford f150 max weight capacity is 7,000 to 8,000 pounds looking for heavy duty ramps for trucks
I use them on a 2012 super crew cab f150. They’ve held up quite well.
Nice review... good ramps for a nice n' easy oil change.
Kinda wondering about the 13k lbs weight limit. I am a truck driver and just the truck (bobtail) weights around 12,500 lbs for a freightliner cascadia 2019 with sleeper. But it's never okay to push the weight limit.
For example my ram 1500 weights around 6.5k lbs not including the tools. 🤔 but for cars and SUV is perfect match.
Just my humble opinion... 😀🙃
Yeah, I'd be leery about pushing the weight capacity of anything, but especially these ramps. But as you noted, for a pickup truck and SUV they work well
Do you really need these on this suv for a oil change?
It definitely makes it easier to slide underneath and access the oil plug and filter, as well as removing the splash fairing
Put the vehicle in gear one, go up very smooth and easy
Could you drop your gas tank on a Chevy Silverado using one of these?
Hmmm. Backing the truck onto the ramp might give you sufficient clearance but that’s a process I’m not familiar with
i have these, and i feel that they are better than rhino ramps that are known to break.
I'd seen those reports too and I have to say I'm quite pleased with these so far. I use them regularly without issue.
WONDER how these would do with a lower front end car like a Focus?
they worked just fine with the Infiniti G37 which has a very low front end
I bought these and filled the empty cells with expanding foam, made them much more rigid that they already are. Maybe a good idea, maybe not... time will tell
That sounds like an interesting idea! I wonder if it actually does anything though since I would guess the strength of the ramps comes from the torsion box design of the ribs. I assume it doesn't add much to the weight since it's expanding foam. Still interesting concept and I'd like to hear how they do over time. Thanks for sharing!
I just bought them today because on my 2007 lexus gs350 the only Jacl point in right in the center right next to thr oiler filter and drain, a bit annoying to have to maneuver around.
It being plastic is so scary. I drove up on it no problem, but for my car it didn't give enough clearance to my comfort. I was able to get under and work but I was not able to place any Jack's underneath, it was still too low.
Did they scrapp on your low infinity ?
No! There was plenty of clearance. Well, an inch or two, but it wasn’t close to scraping.
@@HomesteadDIY thanks man i tryed them on my cadillac xts i had to return them cause they toched i geuss i got to go with the low pro ramps
I'd buy these composite ones over their metal ones. The metal ones look even more sketchy 🤣
I just got some of these ramps will find out how well they work tomorrow. Lol. I hate the metal ones , in my younger days these metal ones were a death trap. I’ve seen too many cars fall off trying to climb one. 😂😂😂
I'm thinking I weld up my own using a metal cutter and some I-beams.
I mean they will be heavy as hell, but... I could make them with a much less steep angle.
I'd rather roll onto my ramps than have to shove it up a curb/hill.
From my limited experience, "heavy as hell" is never an optimal option :)
@@HomesteadDIY But on the other hand, mine would last 1000 years. How long are those plastic things going to last? 15?
@@choppergirl Ha! If I'm lucky. Both will probably outlast me though. :)
Make sure you keep them away from the elements when stored
Nextime have the wife in front..holding ramps from sliding..😂
I was thinking of using the wife AS the ramp...just saying
I noticed that not all oil drains on my car using ramps.
That’s interesting. Do you think it’s because it’s not lifting the car high enough because it otherwise seems similar to jacking the car
If you have Harbor freight’s jack stands, make sure you’ve pushed in the safety notch. As they’ve been known to fail if you don’t,
Thanks for the tip!
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I was about to get Rhino 16,000 lbs but got those 12,000 lbs HF instead. I just liked the construction much more, without those silly V cuts on Rhinos.
I had my 2020 Ram 1500 on it for half a day and it held up like a champ (front end rated around 3900 lbs). My truck is RWD and the ramps did not slip at all while getting on it on a driveway. Definitely worth the price.
Agreed. I'm still using mine without issue
6” lift isn’t much to use on a compact car
I was thinking about using these in the back by sliding them under a raised tire then 15" jack stand the front with 6 ton jacks. Could use 3 ton jack stands in back too for extra peace of body.
Kinda sketchy but I think I’ll buy them 😂
Heh. Actually pretty solid, despite my hesitant method of getting up them. I've used them a few times now to get under my cars and trucks and they're really good. Siskel and Ebert give them two thumbs up. Cheers!
I actually have this set, It held my car pretty good.
@@HomesteadDIY siskel and ebert also died causing the HF Jack stand recall
@@smithsfan425 that was an unfortunate tragedy to be sure
Looks EXACTLY like the ones Eastwood company sells
I went and checked out the Eastwoods and they do look identical, right down to the tread pattern on the ramp itself. The only difference I see is the Eastwoods are rated at a 3 ton capacity while the Harbor Freight version is 6-1/2 tons.
Sounds like you have a small rod noise 🤔
“Small rod” issues have always been my biggest problem 😬
Ramps are sketchy, I would be afraid to overshoot them when giving gas to climb
Nah, it's not an issue. You can actually feel the bump at the end of the ramp when you get up on top so there's no danger.
why are these better than a jack?
They are not really better than jacks. But it seems they are more convenient when it comes to setup.
@@bogartford6667 thanks for the info
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Actually, going out to by another pair business is good.
Thank you Neil De Grass Tyson ! 😅
Lol you’re welcome!
i'm calling BS on the 13000 lb rating, these things are struggling under my f250 front end, maybe 4000 lbs
They do well with my F150 and my QX80. How much they can fully hold I have no idea.
I believe it's 13000 lb overall. But it sais osmehting like 6k lbs per ramp
Make some wood ramps
I actually did using 2x12s and I did not have the same level of confidence with my truck on top of them as I do with these ramps. Cheers!
@@HomesteadDIY surprised of that. I did 2x12 also. 4 pieces each side. Screwed together. Used table saw to ramp the edge of each piece. Used a 2x2 block at top for stop. I feel fully confident these will not fail.
@@thomascrompton7775 Sounds similar to the design I used, but maybe it was the wood I used since it was what I had on hand and not new.
LOL , has this guy NEVER used ramps before, it's best to start a fot or more behind them & take a running start
Lol! Guilty as charged. I suck at it!
☠☠☠It would be a cold day in hell before I would trust a plastic car ramp ! Even if it held the weight when new it might weaken in time , I've been complimented as being a good engineer by an engineer , I have engineered and built the eletric bicycle that I ride almost everyday so I pratice what I preach . And even metal can bend if not used on cement or hard surfice .
Now where is the excitement in not taking risks? It's exhilarating to crawl under a 5,000 lb vehicle being held up by little more than a plastic wedge
That is why you have a backup but yes engineering/geometry is what makes this type of ramp possible. They will be just fine but as with a hydraulic jack always use jack stands and chucks.