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Xpress3002x4 Feb 23, 2001 04:41 PM

I plan on making a set of ramp's and just looking for idea's to make a good set that would be less than 50lbs. Perhaps out off steel angle iron. Any idea's?

MOUSIN Feb 23, 2001 06:07 PM

Ramps for what? Loading or jumping?

codeman Feb 23, 2001 06:13 PM

I built a set out of 1"x1" square tube they are 10"w x 6' in length with a rung every 8"(they look like a pair of very narrow ladders). I'm sure they are less than 50lbs but they are bullet proof. Sorry no photos.

MikeR Feb 23, 2001 06:56 PM

Building ramps takes away from riding time, Ohio Steel makes a set of aluminum arched ramps that fold that are about 125.

Xpress3002x4 Feb 23, 2001 08:19 PM

For loading the quad with. I don't feel like spending over a 100 dollar's for a pile of metal that cost's less than 20 bucks. I can probally weld a set together in less than a half hour. I plan on building a set 12"x1.5"x8" made out of 1/8" angle iron.

Tim1 Feb 23, 2001 08:57 PM

Cut a 16 ft 2x8 in two,or buy two 8 ft 2x8s.You may want shorter than 8ft if you have a short box or a "want to be truck" so you can close the tail gate.

pudljumpr Feb 24, 2001 12:12 AM

I know Dennis kirk has aluminum angle irons for around 8-14 dollars, and you supply either a 2x8 or 2x12, or they will sell you the kit for 42 dollars. It's light weight and durable. If you think you need traction on the ramps, just cut up an old tire so you have two narrow strips of rubber on each ramp for traction

minehunter Feb 24, 2001 12:59 AM

Buy a 16 ft aluminum ladder with the round rungs and cut in half. Light weight and less than 100.00. Just make sure it has the round rungs.

thud Feb 24, 2001 09:14 AM

If you have the time stop by your local scrap metal dealer. I managed to pick up a 16ftx12"x1.5" piece of perforated catwalk material. Its galvanized ( so it wont rust) and the perforations on the face of the catwalk TOTALLY eliminates any chance of slippin off even when things are iced up. The best part was i got the piece for FREE, all i had to do was cut it into 2 8ft pieces :-] The ramps are indestructable ! ( i have seen those lightweight amuminum ramps collapse while loading an atv so if i were you i would shy away from aluminum ramps )

ecorman1 Feb 24, 2001 01:17 PM

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